Mai Lue Lee
Stockton,CA
Summary
Mental Health Clinician specializing in suicide risk assessment, crisis intervention, and clinical case management. Committed to person-centered care, promoting self-determination, autonomy, and dignity while supporting individuals in reaching their highest potential. Skilled in coordinating integrated care and facilitating individual and group therapy for diverse populations using evidence-based, recovery-oriented approaches.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Mental Health Clinician
San Joaquin County Behavioral Health Services
Stockton, CA
07.2024 - Current
- Conducted comprehensive biopsychosocial assessments and compiled case histories to support accurate diagnosis and treatment planning; reduced repeat crisis admissions by 25%.
- Developed and implemented individualized treatment plans using evidence-based practices (CBT, DBT), improving adherence and decreasing emergency psychiatric holds by 30%.
- Collaborated in multidisciplinary team meetings to coordinate care; translated clinical recommendations for clients and families to improve continuity of care.
- Provided individual, family, and group counseling, utilizing crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques to reduce relapse and stabilization time.
- Completed discharge and pre-release evaluations, coordinating community resources and step-down care; lowered 30-day readmission rates by 20%.
- Acted as liaison between clients, families, and community agencies to address social determinants (housing, outpatient care), reducing service gaps.
- Managed high-acuity caseload (40+ clients), delivering clinical case management in office and field settings.
- Maintained compliant clinical documentation, reports, and treatment records in accordance with regulatory standards.
- Provided clinical consultation and participated in staff training to improve team-based care and treatment outcomes.
MH Clinician
TPCP 24-Hour Mental Health Urgent Care
Sacramento, CA
08.2023 - 05.2024
- Screened for clients' needs/strengths and MH history through a holistic approach to provide individualized care/treatment
- Conducted safety assessment (i.e., substance use, risk-based sxs, & environment), de-escalate crisis, & formulate safety plan w/ clients to improve emotional and social well-being
- Conducted clinical screenings on over 640+ clients
- Provided prompt crisis interventions for MH stabilization Initiate contact with previous/ongoing providers, psychiatric hospital, LEO and collateral resources, to obtain assessment information and provide case management during the transition as necessary
- Provided comprehensive case management services, including needs assessment, service planning, and care coordination
- Conducted triage and sorted clients' charts to the appropriate service provider & community resources
- Utilized a variety of theories, interventions, and modalities to decrease dysfunctional thought patterns, problem-solve, and provide person-centered care
MSW Clinical Intern
UC Davis Adult Correctional Mental Health
Sacramento, CA
09.2022 - 05.2023
- Developed bio-psychosocial skills and implemented theoretical framework/approaches in social practices including clinical evaluations Planned, coordinated, and facilitated rehabilitation skills in cohesion with treatment goals, psychoeducation, and case management to support clients with their mental health
- Managed caseloads from intake assessment to discharge linkage/planning (LOCUS, LIST, EDAPT screening, ACCESS) Screened for appropriate referrals, community planning, and benefits coordination to support wellness
- Contributed to multidisciplinary team meetings (i.e., discuss clt‘s progress, safety concerns, engagement, and appropriate next steps)
- Formulated/discussed evidence-based practice treatment plan w/ clients; utilized a variety of measures to evaluate intended impacts
Education
Master of Science - Social Work
Sacramento State
Sacramento, CA05-2024
Bachelor of Science - Human Development
University of California, Davis
Davis, CA01-2022
Skills
- Suicide Risk Assessment & individualized safety planning (ie, C-SSRS & ASQ)
- Differential diagnosing & screenings (ie, PHQ-9, PQ-B, Clinician-rated dimension of psychosis sxs severity)
- Crisis interventions, individual therapy using evidence-based practice/modalities (CBT for Trauma, High Risk Clients: Effective Clinical Interventions for Client Emergencies Related to Suicide, Substance Use Disorder, Violence & More)
- Group facilitation w/ emphasis on therapeutic modalities
- Mandated Reporting/Welfare Check/Medical Transportation Operations
- Technology: SPSS, Microsoft Office, BOX, InDesign, Adobe Illustrator, AVATAR, SMARTCARE, Gateway
Timeline
Mental Health Clinician
San Joaquin County Behavioral Health Services
07.2024 - Current
MH Clinician
TPCP 24-Hour Mental Health Urgent Care
08.2023 - 05.2024
MSW Clinical Intern
UC Davis Adult Correctional Mental Health
09.2022 - 05.2023
Master of Science - Social Work
Sacramento State
Bachelor of Science - Human Development
University of California, Davis