Maiya Bertrand
Anaheim,CA
Summary
Compassionate clinician recognized for high productivity and efficiency in task completion. Expertise in patient assessment, treatment planning, and evidence-based therapy techniques. Proven ability to communicate effectively and solve problems, leading to optimal patient care and positive outcomes. Experienced in both hospital and community settings, with a strong commitment to professional development and adaptability to new technologies.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinician (LCSW)
Western Youth Services
Anaheim, CA
07.2023 - Current
- Provide crisis intervention and collaborate with Child Protective Services and psychiatric emergency responders to support at-risk youth.
- Conduct comprehensive medical documentation for all patient encounters and assessments.
- Deliver clinical therapy services, including individual and group counseling, to address mental health concerns in children and adolescents.
- Work closely with multidisciplinary teams to create and implement treatment plans that improve client outcomes.
Palliative Care Graduate Student Intern
Providence Little Company of Mary
San Pedro & Torrance, CA
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Assisted patients and families in navigating the challenges of life-limiting illnesses, providing emotional and psychological support.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop care plans and ensure comprehensive, compassionate support.
- Conducted biopsychosocial assessments to ensure holistic care addressing patients’ physical, emotional, and social needs.
- Advocated for patients and families in accessing resources and services in complex healthcare systems.
One-on-One Therapy Graduate Student Intern
Wellness and Prevention Center
San Clemente, CA
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Counseled youth ages 12-25 through individual and group therapy utilizing solution-focused techniques.
- Facilitated mental health education and substance use prevention initiatives to promote protective factors.
- Partnered with family members to strengthen community mental health resources.
Education
MBA - Social Work
California State University, Long Beach
Long Beach, CA05.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology, emphasis in Social Work
California State Polytechnic University, Pomona
Pomona, CA05.2021
Skills
- Crisis intervention
- Biopsychosocial assessments
- Solution-focused therapy
- Trauma-informed care
- Cognitive behavioral therapy
- Applied behavior analysis
- Somatic interventions
- Parts work
- Family and group counseling
- Medical and behavioral documentation
- Treatment planning
- Risk and safety assessments
- Outcome measures (CANS, PSC)
- Collaboration with child protective services
- Multidisciplinary team coordination
- Healthcare systems navigation
- Coordination with social service organizations
- HIPAA compliance
- Ethical clinical practice
- EXYM electronic health record management
- Therapy-related software proficiency
Certification
- Suicide Assessment
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Treatment of ADHD
- Treatment of Psychosis
- Motivational Interviewing
- Trauma-Informed Care
Timeline
Clinician (LCSW)
Western Youth Services
07.2023 - Current
Palliative Care Graduate Student Intern
Providence Little Company of Mary
01.2022 - 01.2023
One-on-One Therapy Graduate Student Intern
Wellness and Prevention Center
01.2021 - 01.2022
MBA - Social Work
California State University, Long Beach
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology, emphasis in Social Work
California State Polytechnic University, Pomona