Nadia Dominguez LCSW, PPSC
Summary
Social Work professional with over 10 years of experience in youth/adult mental health and prevention services including: school social work, youth and adult individual therapy, support group facilitation, youth program implementation and development, health education programming, community outreach, implementation and evaluation of socio-emotional health education programs, substance use prevention education, crisis intervention, case management, and employee supervision.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Bilingual Clinical Therapist
The Guidance Center
03.2023 - 02.2025
- Provide direct clinical, psychosocial, and rehabilitative mental health services to clients, including but not
limited to intake evaluation/assessment, diagnosis, individual, collateral, group, family psychotherapy, and crisis
intervention in home, school, office, and community settings - Coordination of services and case management, discharge planning, and case consultation with referral sources, psychiatrist, school staff, parents, and others
- Attend and participate in job related seminars, trainings, workshops, and webinars as required to maintain proficiency in evidence based mental health interventions
- Maintains and completes all clinical and administrative record keeping associated with the delivery of services
Youth Educator Supervisor
County Of Los Angeles Department Of Public Health
03.2020 - 03.2023
- Participates in the coordination, development, and delivery of youth support services in adolescent health, mental health, substance use prevention, and sexual health
- Oversees the daily functioning of support services provided at 4 Student Wellbeing Centers across LA county at Jordan High School, Lynwood High School, John Glenn High School, and Artesia High School
- Supervises the day-to-day work of 5 health educator staff assigned at each school site and provides coaching, consultation, and technical assistance with program delivery
- Provides school-based mental health and substance use prevention support services, 1:1 student sessions, crisis intervention, and linkage referrals to students who experience difficulties in educational achievement because of social, emotional, or relationship issues
- Collaborates closely with school counselors, school psychologist and school administrators for continuity of care for students experiencing mental health symptoms and crisis situations
Mental Health Therapist
Family Health Centers San Diego
02.2019 - 11.2019
- Provide individual and group therapy for adults of diverse backgrounds including those living with HIV and part of the LGBTQ+ community
- Conduct intakes, assessment, treatment plan, and diagnosis with clients experiencing mental health barriers and/or substance use
- Collaboratively develop service plan with clients regarding educational/career goals and health/wellness goals
- Provide crisis intervention and case management support as needed
Connections Coach Social Worker
Southbay Community Services
07.2018 - 02.2019
- Conducts trauma-informed mental health screenings, mental health counseling services, crisis intervention, intake, assessment and safety planning as needed for LGBTQ youth experiencing life stressors
- Participates in design of locally driven efforts to change conditions and norms that impact community health and health equity, specifically for LGBTQ youth
- Assures effective implementation of student-focused LGBTQ affirmative programming with school personnel, parents, and community stakeholders across schools in defined geographic area of south San Diego County
- Supervises the implementation and evaluation of Our Safe Place youth drop-in center programming and assesses community needs, concerns, challenges, and resources regarding LGBTQ youth needs
- Supervises the day-to-day work of 2 health educator staff responsible for the delivery of socio-emotional health programming and guides staff on the implementation of peer leader training, 1:1 coaching, crisis intervention, and community presentations
- Plan and facilitate weekly Parents and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG) therapeutic support groups for parent participants
MSW Candidate- Youth Mental Health Therapist
Mental Health of America
08.2017 - 06.2018
- Provide individual therapy and group therapy to transitional age youth (TAY) experiencing mental health or substance use issues using psychosocial rehabilitation model
- Conduct intakes, assessment, treatment plan, diagnosis and crisis intervention with clients
- Maintain documentation on client data through electronic health records
Health Educator
Bienestar Human Services
04.2017 - 12.2017
- Conduct sexual health education sessions and outreach regarding STI/HIV prevention to gay, bisexual, and MSM men experiencing high risk sexual behavior
- Connect program participants to PREP services and STI and HIV testing
- Facilitate weekly support group on topics regarding STI/HIV prevention, harm reduction and emotional wellbeing
- Develop and maintain relationships with community partners through out LA county
MSW Candidate- Clinica Bienestar Therapist
Bienestar Human Services
09.2016 - 05.2017
- Provide individual mental health therapy to adults and youth experiencing mental health or substance use issues
- Conduct intake, assessment, crisis intervention, case management, treatment plan and diagnosis with clients
Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Advocate
East Los Angeles Women's Center
08.2014 - 07.2016
- Provide trauma informed crisis intervention support services to youth and adult survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault
- Provide case management support for youth middle in school and high school setting
- Provide support for youth experiencing stressors and critical life events through individual and family sessions
- Provide hospital accompaniment at LAC+USC Medical Campus for survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault
- Conduct safety planning with survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault
- Provide support and advocacy in assisting with emergency shelter, housing resources, and emergency food needs
- Conduct community education workshops on sexual assault, consent, domestic violence prevention, and gender equality
Education
Master of Arts - Social Work
California State University, Long Beach
Long Beach, CA05-2018
Bachelor of Arts - Fine Arts
Otis College
Los Angeles, CA05-2011
Skills
Languages: Fluent in reading, writing, and speaking Spanish
Timeline
Bilingual Clinical Therapist
The Guidance Center
03.2023 - 02.2025
Youth Educator Supervisor
County Of Los Angeles Department Of Public Health
03.2020 - 03.2023
Mental Health Therapist
Family Health Centers San Diego
02.2019 - 11.2019
Connections Coach Social Worker
Southbay Community Services
07.2018 - 02.2019
MSW Candidate- Youth Mental Health Therapist
Mental Health of America
08.2017 - 06.2018
Health Educator
Bienestar Human Services
04.2017 - 12.2017
MSW Candidate- Clinica Bienestar Therapist
Bienestar Human Services
09.2016 - 05.2017
Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Advocate
East Los Angeles Women's Center
08.2014 - 07.2016
Master of Arts - Social Work
California State University, Long Beach
Bachelor of Arts - Fine Arts
Otis College
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