MARYCARMEN GONZALEZ
Doctoral Candidate/Registered Psychological Associate/Eligibility Worker
Summary
Highly skilled Registered Psychological Associate and Eligibility Worker with a proven ability to conduct comprehensive assessments and evaluations to accurately identify mental health needs. Adept at coordinating eligibility determinations for mental health programs, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and client-centered outcomes. Committed to delivering exceptional care, maintaining precise documentation, and supporting individualized treatment planning to promote optimal well-being and resource utilization.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
1
1
Language
Work History
PREDOCTORAL FELLOW
Multiple Clinical Sites
03.2023 - Current
- Deliver evidence-based psychological services to diverse adult populations across residential and transitional care settings. Provide individual therapy, conduct comprehensive psychological assessments, and implement treatment plans tailored to client needs. Key sites include:
- Penn Mar Therapeutic Center (El Monte, CA) – Provide therapeutic support to help individuals address personal challenges, strengthen coping strategies, and enhance well-being.
- Rosecrans Villa (Hawthorne, CA) – Deliver compassionate, evidence-based therapy to adults with mental health disorders, fostering resilience and emotional stability.
- Frank’s Adult Residential (Compton, CA) – Conduct psychotherapy and psychological evaluations to inform individualized treatment planning.
- Touched by an Angel (Los Angeles, CA) – Offer targeted mental health interventions, helping clients achieve therapeutic goals and emotional growth.
- Frieda’s Transitional (Los Angeles, CA) – Provide therapeutic support that promotes recovery, well-being, and functional independence.
REGISTERED PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSOCIATE
Dr. Doane
03.2023 - Current
- Provide psychotherapy and mental health assessments to adult clients, utilizing evidence-based approaches to address diverse psychological needs. Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure continuity of care, monitor treatment progress, and adjust interventions to support optimal client outcomes.
ELIGIBILITY WORKER
Department of Public Social Services
08.2000 - Current
- Evaluate and determine client eligibility for public assistance programs, ensuring accuracy and compliance with state and federal regulations. Conduct thorough interviews, verify documentation, and maintain detailed case records to support timely benefit delivery. Recognized for efficiency, attention to detail, and commitment to equitable service delivery.
Education
Master of Science - Psychology
California Coast University
Santa Ana, CAMaster of Arts - Human Behavioral Psychology
National University
San Diego, CABachelor of Arts - Social Work
California State University
Los Angeles, CADoctor of Psychology (PsyD) -
California Southern University
12-2025
Skills
- Proficient in conducting psychological evaluations
- Eligibility evaluation and case oversight
- Cultural empathy
Certification
Human Subjects Research – CITI Program
Doctoral Research in Progress
Doctoral Research: Parental Divorce and Stress in Latinx Children — In progress. A qualitative meta-synthesis examining the impact of parental separation on stress in Latinx youth through the Ecological Systems Theory framework. Chair: Dr. Belky Perez.
License: Registered Psychological Associate (PSB94027445), California Board of Psychology
Timeline
PREDOCTORAL FELLOW
Multiple Clinical Sites
03.2023 - Current
REGISTERED PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSOCIATE
Dr. Doane
03.2023 - Current
ELIGIBILITY WORKER
Department of Public Social Services
08.2000 - Current
Master of Arts - Human Behavioral Psychology
National University
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work
California State University
Master of Science - Psychology
California Coast University
Doctor of Psychology (PsyD) -
California Southern University
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