March McPherson
Antelope,CA
Summary
Hardworking, experienced therapist with a steady history of excellent performance as a staff member and success as a leader and manager. At this time, I want to continue expanding my experience and growth as a mental health professional, while teaching, training, and supporting others in their professional advancement.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Master's Level Mental Health Professional
Kaiser Permanente
Sacramento, CA
09.2021 - Current
- Mental health clinician serving as a member of the adult IOP team, assisting with with intake assessments and running IOP groups.
- Running a weekly COPE group, with patients referred from IOP and adult outpatient services.
- Case manager, carrying a caseload of around 20-30 patients, supporting them in medical advocacy, offering appropriate referrals, and connecting them with community resources as needed.
- Serving on call duties at the South Sac ED to provide support for mental health evaluations.
Client Services Practitioner II
Placer County Animal Control
Auburn, CA
12.2015 - 09.2021
- Serving as a housing coordinator and house manager for adults with Mental Illness.
- Responsible for interviewing, assessing, and placing people into transitional housing programs.
- Helping clients find long term permanent housing in the community and preparing them for success in that environment.
- Evaluating mental health crisis as needed and writing 5150s if necessary.
- Collaborating within the county with assigned Case Managers, Psychiatrists, and other support professionals
- Collaborating outside of the county with contracted agencies such as Turning Point, the Housing Authority, local hospitals, and law enforcement when needed.
Clinical Director
Crossroads Treatment Centers
Citrus Heights, CA
06.1998 - 09.2015
- Provided clinical oversight for staff and and provided supervision hours for BBS interns and associates.
- Developed policies and procedures to ensure compliance with regulations and standards of care.
- Conducted regular clinical trainings to assist staff in their learning and development.
- Worked on a management team aiding in decisions about policies, procedures, program revisions, staffing, budgeting, and performed after hours, on-call duties.
- Managed the day-to-day operations of a multi-disciplinary team.
- Conducted interviews and hired new clinicians and case managers.
- Reviewed client records for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with legal requirements.
- Evaluated clinical staff performance and expectations through regular meetings, disciplinary actions, and evaluations.
- Provided individual, group, and family therapy as needed.
Education
Master of Arts - Counseling Psychology
National University
Sacramento, Ca06-1996
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Nevada, Reno
Reno, NV05-1992
Skills
- Leadership, management, staff development and training experience
- Several years of experience with multi modes of therapeutic and behavior interventions
- Ability to work independently and cooperatively on a multi-disciplinary team
- Work well under pressure, follows directions, able to meet expected metrics, and meets deadlines
- Experience developing new ideas and curriculum for programs, groups, and
trainings - Several years as a trainer and staff, implementing crisis intervention protocols and 5150 procedures
- Earned recognitions in all employment settings for service, dedication, and performance expectations
Affiliations
- While at Kaiser, I have been serving as a member of the labor team on LPPC to help revise and improve policies and procedures, and to communicate with and empower my colleagues
- Served on the board of a non profit company to empower women called Yur Circle where I helped organize and run fundraisers and events. I also ran groups for female youth that included empowerment activities, social and life skills.
- In my role at Placer county, I volunteered to help Public Health during the Coronavirus Pandemic by conducting Contact Tracing and Investigation interviews and by working out at the COVID 19 vaccine clinic at the Placer County Fairgrounds. I was also part of the Mentor program there, and been volunteered for committees in planning Appreciation days and All Staff events.
Accomplishments
- Received various recognitions throughout the years from a Collegiate Leadership award, to Memos of Recognitions in my past work places, to recent recognitions from my current manager and my colleagues at Kaiser through Nor Cal Kudos and Simply the Best.
Certification
Licensed as a Marriage and Family Therapist with the BBS since December, 2002
Member of CAMFT since 1994
Timeline
Licensed Master's Level Mental Health Professional
Kaiser Permanente
09.2021 - Current
Client Services Practitioner II
Placer County Animal Control
12.2015 - 09.2021
Clinical Director
Crossroads Treatment Centers
06.1998 - 09.2015
Master of Arts - Counseling Psychology
National University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Nevada, Reno