Margarita Sanchez, LMFT 100412
Summary
Clinical leader with more than 6 years of experience in behavioral health management. Dedicated to optimizing patient care, managing multidisciplinary teams, and executing evidence-based treatment programs. Expertise in Kern BHRS outpatient treatment requirements, state compliance, staff development, and quality improvement.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LBHT
Omni Family Health
Bakersfield, CA
03.2025 - Current
- Applied evidence-based practices to address mental health issues, enhancing client well-being.
- Documented client interactions and treatment plans in electronic health records, ensuring accurate and comprehensive records.
- Educated clients on coping strategies and stress management techniques, promoting resilience and coping skills.
Clinical Director
Telecare Corporation
Bakersfield, CA
05.2024 - 03.2025
- Ensured compliance with Kern BHRS contracts to support program integrity.
- Upheld licensing and accreditation standards for facility operations, enhancing organizational credibility.
- Collaborated with social services case management and psychiatrists to enhance patient support.
- Recruited, trained, supervised, and evaluated clinical team to optimize performance.
- Fostered professional relationships with contracted administrators and external agencies to enhance collaborative care.
Behavioral Health Unit Supervisor II
Kern Behavioral Health and Recovery Services
Bakersfield, CA
08.2017 - 05.2024
- Managed long-term care unit, ensuring client safety and continuity of care.
- Supervised staff while implementing policies to enhance operational effectiveness.
- Authorized client placements in locked facilities, prioritizing well-being.
- Applied expertise in Murphy and LPS conservatorship and WIC 5300 holds in case management.
- Worked closely with interdisciplinary treatment team to ensure effective communication.
- Reviewed contracts to ensure compliance with service provision standards and enhance quality assurance.
- Monitored billing processes, adhering to fiscal budgets for financial stability.
- Cultivated professional relationships with external agencies and administrators to facilitate collaborative care and resource sharing.
Education
Master of Arts - Counseling Psychology
National University
09-2014
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice, Sociology
California State University
Bakersfield01-2010
Skills
- Kern BHRS expertise
- Crisis Intervention
- Policy Implementation
- Conservatorship expertise
- Contract monitoring
- Budget monitoring
- Operations management
- Documentation and record-keeping
- Collaboration with multidisciplinary teams
- Staff training and development
- Culturally competent communication
- Ethical decision-making
- Support for diverse populations
Certification
- Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, 100412
Timeline
LBHT
Omni Family Health
03.2025 - Current
Clinical Director
Telecare Corporation
05.2024 - 03.2025
Behavioral Health Unit Supervisor II
Kern Behavioral Health and Recovery Services
08.2017 - 05.2024
Master of Arts - Counseling Psychology
National University
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice, Sociology
California State University