Patricia Saldivar
Fort Worth,TX
Summary
Highly experienced professional, offering 10+ years in diverse mental health and criminal justice positions. A natural leader with decisive nature, recovery plan skills, and mental health experience. Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Network Program Manager
MHMR of Tarrant County
09.2023 - Current
- Hire, train, supervise, and support team staff serving families within the clinic HUB or as assigned, including early childhood and youth behavioral health services, and case management for all ages in developmental services/IDD realm
- Assign and manage caseloads through teaming process, ensuring adequate staffing for all cases, including crises and urgent issues
- Coach team members on professional development opportunities, contributing to improved overall performance.
- Conduct regular supervision meetings with staff to address barriers, provide case consultation, and assist with problem-solving
- Provide input and engage in problem-solving with team members, serve on provider services/agency workgroups as agreed upon, adopt trauma-informed practices in all operations and encounters
FWISD Navigator Supervisor
MHMR of Tarrant County
05.2022 - 09.2023
- Supervise FWISD Navigator who provide access and referral service coordination to families that are a part of Fort Worth Independent School District.
- Complete weekly visits with FWISD Navigator in assigned campus
- Attend meetings with school principals, school personnel, and student support team as requested or needed
- Research and network with referral sources in communities served by MHMR of Tarrant
- Collaborate with school personnel, including teachers and counselors, to ensure all needs are addressed
FWISD Lead Navigator
MHMR of Tarrant County
03.2022 - 05.2022
- Developed strong relationships with students, fostering trust and promoting a positive learning environment.
- Collaborated with teachers to assess needs, set objectives, and discuss strategies.
- Gathered, organized, and analyzed data on student needs and progress.
- Developed interventions for students currently struggling or at risk of falling behind.
- Served as a liaison between school administrators, teachers, and families regarding intervention services and available resources.
- Implemented behavioral management strategies to maintain a focused and productive classroom environment during sessions.
Family Interventionist
MHMR of Tarrant County
05.2018 - 03.2022
- Provide individualized, trauma-informed, culturally, and linguistically competent services based on evidence-based practices for youth ages 5-17 and their families.
- Contact students and families to encourage and maintain involvement at a frequency based on strengths, needs, abilities, and preferences of the individual as identified on the Recovery Plan and agreed upon by the student, family, and multidisciplinary team
- Deliver evidenced-based treatment of mental, emotional, behavioral, and substance use disorders and/or conditions including mental illness, emotional disturbances, substance use, and co-occurring disorders.
- Document of all direct, indirect, and attempted contacts with individuals involved in behavioral health services (utilizing collaborative documentation when individual is present and as appropriate)
- Provide clinical services with youth and families include which Skills Training, Individual, Family, and/or Group Therapy, Psychiatric & Pharmacological Services, Substance Use Services, Crisis Prevention, Management, and Post-prevention Services.
911-Police Dispatcher (Team Lead)
Baylor Scott and White Police Department
03.2013 - 05.2018
- Team leader for campus dispatch center, responsible for 6 dispatchers
- Coordinate with Communications Manager to disseminate pertinent information to facility Administration, Media Relations, and local agencies
- CAD training
- Responsible for training Public Safety Officers and Dispatchers on second shift
- Dispatch officers to emergency calls when necessary
- Attend daily meetings with hospital administration
Education
MSW -
Texas A&M University Commerce
Commerce, TX05.2024
BS - Psychology
Tarleton State University
Stephenville, TX05.2018
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Tarrant County College District
Fort Worth, TX12.2014
High School Diploma -
Diamond Hill Jarvis
Ft. Worth, TX01.2005
Skills
- Student/Parent Skills Training
- 504/ARD assistance
- Psychiatric & Pharmacological Services
- Crisis Prevention
- Crisis Management
- Post-prevention Services
- Problem-solving
- Detail-oriented
- Strategic planning
- Team leadership and direction
Certification
- Qualified Mental Health Professional
- Crisis Intervention
- Licensed 911- Operator Texas
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Network Program Manager
MHMR of Tarrant County
09.2023 - Current
FWISD Navigator Supervisor
MHMR of Tarrant County
05.2022 - 09.2023
FWISD Lead Navigator
MHMR of Tarrant County
03.2022 - 05.2022
Family Interventionist
MHMR of Tarrant County
05.2018 - 03.2022
911-Police Dispatcher (Team Lead)
Baylor Scott and White Police Department
03.2013 - 05.2018
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Tarrant County College District
High School Diploma -
Diamond Hill Jarvis
- Qualified Mental Health Professional
- Crisis Intervention
- Licensed 911- Operator Texas
MSW -
Texas A&M University Commerce
BS - Psychology
Tarleton State University
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