Maria Henry-Castaneda
Salinas,CA
Summary
Dedicated and accomplished Senior Psychiatric Social Worker with a focus on Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Services, combining expertise in clinical treatment, consultation, training, utilization review, compliance, and program integration. Proven ability to lead teams, supervise interns, and collaborate effectively in multidisciplinary settings. Seeking opportunities to contribute to the enhancement of behavioral health networks and promote accessible, high-quality healthcare.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Psychiatric Social Worker
Monterey County Behavioral Health
07.2022 - Current
- Support integration of substance use disorder initiatives within behavioral health network through training, direct clinical consultation, compliance and utilization review
- Lead Authorization Team, overseeing Drug MediCal-Organized Delivery System authorization requests for substance use residential treatment with commitment to timely completion
- Collaborate with network of contracted Drug MediCal Providers to improve access and delivery of substance use disorder services to MediCal beneficiaries, providing regular clinical consultation, training, and support
- Spearhead performance improvement project focusing on successfully referring and admitting persons with substance use disorder to residential treatment, emphasizing individuals discharged from Natividad Medical Center Emergency Department
- Supervise 2 interns to enhance access and navigation of ASAM continuum of Care, providing clinical consultation and overseeing overall person of care conceptualization
- Lead Perinatal Collaborative Group, fostering engagement and collaboration among community providers to deliver co-occurring capable services in perinatal period.
Hostage Negotiations Team Member
Monterey County Behavioral Health
07.2022 - Current
- Provide clinical consultation to law enforcement within Monterey County Behavioral Health
- Develop strong cooperative relationships between law enforcement agencies and Monterey County Behavioral Health
- Train with law enforcement on a quarterly basis to ensure highest quality of care to community members
Psychiatric Social Worker
Monterey County Behavioral Health
03.2014 - 07.2022
- Provided range of clinical mental health/substance use services for all ages and families, including assessment, intervention, individual and group services
- Facilitated linkage and referral to community resources and other systems of care within Monterey County Behavioral Health
- Delivered direct referrals to DMC-ODS contract providers for substance use treatment
- Led treatment planning meetings, developed realistic service plans, and evaluated community functioning and emotional distress of consumers
- Ensured time-sensitive documentation submission within established guidelines.
Education
Master of Arts - Counseling Psychology
University of San Francisco
San Francisco, CA05.2013
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
San Jose State University
San Jose, CA06.2011
Skills
- Trained in American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) Criteria
- Effective collaboration in diverse teams
- Proficient communication
- Demonstrates capacity for effective leadership
- Mental Health Assessment
- Clinical Documentation
- Treatment Planning
- Coordinating Care
- Psychotherapy experience
- Multicultural Competence
Private Practice
4 years
License
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT120933, Board of Behavioral Sciences
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Additional Information
- Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging Advisory Committee (DEIBAC) member
- Involved in Monterey Integrated System Transformation Initiative (MISTI)
Timeline
Senior Psychiatric Social Worker
Monterey County Behavioral Health
07.2022 - Current
Hostage Negotiations Team Member
Monterey County Behavioral Health
07.2022 - Current
Psychiatric Social Worker
Monterey County Behavioral Health
03.2014 - 07.2022
Master of Arts - Counseling Psychology
University of San Francisco
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
San Jose State University
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