Melissa Cruz, LMFT
Simi Valley,CA
Summary
Behavioral Health Clinician with expertise in delivering individual and group therapy to diverse patient populations. Skilled in conducting comprehensive evaluations and creating tailored treatment plans. Proven ability to build strong relationships with clients, families, and interdisciplinary teams, leading to improved behavioral health outcomes.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Behavioral Health Clinician (ERSES)
Ventura County Behavioral Health
Simi Valley, CA
01.2017 - Current
- Conducted assessments, diagnoses, and treatment planning for clients with Individualized Education Plans.
- Provided psychotherapy, group therapy, and social work services in the educational setting.
- Assessed the client's risk of suicide attempts or harmful behavior toward others.
- Responded to crisis situations when severe mental health and behavioral issues arose.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate care for clients, including participating in IEPs, and writing IEP goals for social-emotional needs.
- Provided clinical supervision to unlicensed staff.
Behavioral Health Clinician (CWS)
Ventura County Behavioral Health
Ventura, CA
12.2014 - 01.2017
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate care for children in the child welfare system.
- Provided psychotherapy, family therapy, assessment, treatment planning, and case management to youth ages 2-17 in the foster care system.
- Served as a liaison between the community, families, schools, courts, and other agencies involved in providing services to clients.
Account Executive
The Holman Group
Northridge, CA
10.2011 - 12.2014
- As an Account Executive, responsibilities included authorization, coordination of care, case management, and consultation of mental and behavioral health care services for management-referred employees.
Intern Clinician
Our Future, Inc.
Simi Valley, CA
12.2012 - 09.2013
- Assisted in providing individual and family therapy for clients with a variety of mental health issues.
- Completed, submitted and verified accuracy of clinical and psycho-social assessments and therapy notes to develop and implement treatment plan.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to provide comprehensive care for clients.
- Provided crisis intervention and supportive counseling services to youth and families.
Education
Master of Science - Marriage And Family Therapy
Loma Linda University
Loma Linda, CA05-2010
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Long Beach State University
Long Beach, CA05-2008
Skills
- 5150 designation to detain
- Clinical supervision of MFT associates
- Dialectical Behavioral Therapy
- Cognitive behavioral therapy
- Brief, solution-focused therapy
- Motivational interviewing
- Addiction and recovery
- Crisis management
Timeline
Behavioral Health Clinician (ERSES)
Ventura County Behavioral Health
01.2017 - Current
Behavioral Health Clinician (CWS)
Ventura County Behavioral Health
12.2014 - 01.2017
Intern Clinician
Our Future, Inc.
12.2012 - 09.2013
Account Executive
The Holman Group
10.2011 - 12.2014
Master of Science - Marriage And Family Therapy
Loma Linda University
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Long Beach State University
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