Miriam Rubel, LCSW, PPSC
Walnut Creek
Summary
Strategic Wellness Administrator specializing in data-driven program development and mental health services. Skilled in crisis intervention, navigating complex systems and case management, providing effective support across diverse environments. Cultivates collaboration among multi-disciplinary teams to improve student engagement and accessibility for at-risk, vulnerable populations.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Wellness Administrator
MDUSD
Concord, CA
07.2025 - Current
- Developed and launched wellness center, providing tier 2 interventions that supported students and families in crisis.
- Led mental health programming services at Title 1 middle school, improving student engagement in wellness activities.
- Facilitated coordinated care team meetings to identify effective tier 2 and tier 3 interventions.
- Supervised MSW interns to optimize wellness center operations and improve access to services for students.
Behavioral Health Specialist II
MDUSD
Concord, CA
01.2020 - 06.2025
- Delivered mental health services to general and special education students, ensuring tailored support for diverse needs.
- Developed and monitored IEP, 504, and BIP goals for diverse student needs.
- Collaborated with site-based and district administration, county behavioral health, and community organizations to coordinate care.
- Advocated for transitions between systems and school programs to enhance stability and safety.
- Managed caseload of students, ensuring accurate billing of medical services to maintain compliance and support funding.
- Facilitated clinical training for staff, enhancing skills to promote student engagement and foster collaboration.
- Attended care team meetings to contribute to comprehensive student support strategies.
- Utilized CPI strategies to mitigate risks and manage challenging behaviors.
Clinician
Kaiser Child & Family Psychiatry
Oakland, CA
01.2017 - 12.2019
- Conducted diagnostic assessments and developed comprehensive treatment plans.
- Delivered individual and group treatment in both general and intensive outpatient programs.
- Co-led anxiety IOP groups for multi-family teens and middle school girls, fostering supportive environments for emotional expression and coping strategies.
- Provided behavioral health support triage and conducted 5150 assessments in PICU and ED, facilitating timely interventions for at-risk patients.
- Coordinated multidisciplinary care, ensuring seamless collaboration with schools.
- Billed services daily to ensure compliance with financial protocols and optimize revenue cycle management.
CSEC Clinician
West Coast Children's Clinic
Oakland, CA
08.2010 - 10.2015
- Delivered community-based mental health treatment to CSEC youth ages 13-18, improving access to care for those facing trauma.
- Collaborated with juvenile probation, child welfare workers, and educational institutions to optimize care.
- Provided resources and support to pregnant and parenting teens, enhancing their access to necessary services.
- Managed full-scope medical program operations, ensuring efficient billing processes and compliance.
Education
PPSC - Social Work
University California Berkeley
Master of Social Work -
Loyola University Chicago
B.S. - Corporate Communication
Ithaca College
Skills
- Wellness program development
- Health promotion strategies
- Wellness initiatives
- Crisis intervention
- Case coordination
- Community outreach initiatives
- Policy implementation
- Program evaluation methods
- Compliance monitoring
- System navigation expertise
- Training programs
- Performance metrics
- Trauma-informed care
- Support for vulnerable populations
- Team facilitation skills
Trainings And Recognition
- MediCal Credentialed
- TF-CBT Certification
- CPI Certified
- Selected Commencement Speaker (Loyola University)
- CBT Skills Training (Beck)
- DBT Skills Training (Linehan)
Timeline
Wellness Administrator
MDUSD
07.2025 - Current
Behavioral Health Specialist II
MDUSD
01.2020 - 06.2025
Clinician
Kaiser Child & Family Psychiatry
01.2017 - 12.2019
CSEC Clinician
West Coast Children's Clinic
08.2010 - 10.2015
PPSC - Social Work
University California Berkeley
Master of Social Work -
Loyola University Chicago
B.S. - Corporate Communication
Ithaca College