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Phillip Soliz

La Mesa,CA

Summary

With over 25 years of experience as an Army medical officer and nine years in the behavioral health community, this strategic leader boasts extensive expertise in team management in high-stress environments. Proficient in planning and executing complex operations, adeptness at navigating challenges stems from a diverse background. The track record of leadership in demanding situations reflects a blend of military precision and behavioral health insight, contributing to successful outcomes and goal achievement.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Team Lead

Telecare Corporation
10.2022 - Current
  • Experienced supervisor of a multidisciplinary team, adept at managing and overseeing cases meeting Laura's Law criteria, ensuring individuals receive court-ordered assisted outpatient treatment. Resulting in over 250 rapid response outreaches and over 50 successful referrals to Assisted Outpatient Treatment (AOT).
  • Skilled in guiding and leading clinicians, case managers, and peer support specialists in assessing needs and referring clients to appropriate care levels
  • Committed to fostering a culture of empathy, responsiveness, and excellence in mental health care.

Senior Medical Operations Officer

United States Army Reserves
04.2021 - Current
  • Senior Medical Plans Officer for the largest medical brigade in the Army Health System, which consisted of 41 programs and 2500 soldiers.
  • Established and implemented a comprehensive suicide prevention program, which resulted in increased education and awareness across the organization.
  • Leadership consultant and mentor to approximately 50 Army officers and commanders to enhance and promote their professional growth and physical and mental well-being.

Army Commander

United States Army Reserves
04.2021 - 08.2023
  • Senior officer and leader of the largest Army Medical Department Battalion in the Army Reserves, overseeing more than 800 soldiers and managing 55 full-time staff across 16 organizations with a $47M operational budget in the western United States
  • Guide diverse professional medical organizations, including behavioral health, veterinary services, public health operations, medical evacuation services, and logistical support
  • Direct medical command and control operations to ensure exceptional health service support and force health protection, maintaining unparalleled combat readiness
  • Champion the development of top-tier Commanders and Soldiers, setting benchmarks in professionalism and proficiency within the Army Health System
  • Foster a positive command climate focused on support, resilience, and well-being, utilizing a comprehensive leader, buddy, family, and community support model.

Lead Mental Health Clinician

San Diego Youth Services
10.2017 - 09.2022
  • Senior clinician on staff who assists 12 team members with social services processes, counseling services, psychosocial principles and theories, and group dynamics of family and individual systems
  • Duties include competency of trauma-informed care, family advocacy, crisis intervention skills, and intensive knowledge of Child Welfare Services protocols
  • Engage in and successfully collaborate with a team of individuals of various disciplines to ensure youth and family advocacy.

Medical Operations Officer

US Army Reserves
09.2014 - 03.2021
  • Principal advisor to the Functional Specialty Team Chief of the 351st CACOM in the areas of medical operations in the Pacific Command area of responsibility
  • Directs and coordinates staff functions pertaining to public health, health services plans, operations, and training in support of strategic, tactical, doctrinal, and institutional line of efforts in accordance with the campaign plan
  • Responsible for establishing critical CIV-MIL and MIL-MIL relationships with key individuals throughout the area of responsibility to foster and promote the commander's vision and mission.

MFT Trainee

San Diego Youth Services
08.2016 - 09.2017
  • Responsible for providing short and long-term individual, family, and group therapy in a trauma-informed, multicultural capacity across multiple settings such as school-based, community-based, and milieu environments
  • Duties include developing, implementing, and maintaining an integrated psychotherapy approach with youth and families
  • Conduct outreach to the community to enroll youth and families in appropriate programs and engage in a collaborative and multidisciplinary treatment team approach, as well as, participate in weekly treatment team meetings.

Director of Medical Services (Active Duty)

7TH Psychological Operations Command
08.2011 - 08.2014
  • Responsibilities range from managing 22 large-scale mass medical events to dealing with Soldiers and offering individual assistance to address their medical issues successfully
  • Officer in charge for all medical operations of brigade size command serving approximately 2300 Soldiers located in central and western regions of the United State
  • Group Commander's medical readiness advisor and consultant to four battalion Commanders
  • Oversee budget of approximately $1.1M to ensure Soldiers maintain medical readiness standards
  • Serve as subject matter expert for all medical concerns, including finding appropriate clinical treatment, physical profiles for injuries, medical board preparation, and line of duty injuries

Real Estate Agent and Broker

Coronado Coastal Living
09.2009 - 07.2011
  • Monitor fulfillment of purchase contract terms
  • Act as an intermediary in negotiations between buyers and sellers over property prices and settlement details and during the closing of a sale
  • Maintain knowledge of real estate law, local economics, fair housing laws, types of available mortgages, financing options, and government programs

Civil Affairs Team Chief (Active Duty)

416th Civil Affairs Battalion
10.2008 - 08.2009
  • Lead reconstruction and stabilization officer for six districts of Paktya province in Southeastern Afghanistan. Liaise and coordinate with the provincial governor, district governors, and provincial-level ministry representatives in preparation for tribal and district meetings to
  • Governance mentor for district-level governors and provincial ministry representatives
  • Plan, execute and transition civil administration support, humanitarian assistance, population and resource control, and nation-building activities
  • Primary advisor to the Provincial Reconstruction Team as well Special Forces Base Commander on reconstruction and stabilization issues
  • Collaborate daily with representatives of US Departments of State and Agriculture, US Agency for International Development and multiple United Nations organizations, and multinational civilian aid organizations.

Territory Sales Manager

Johnson & Johnson Pharmaceuticals R&D, LLC
12.2004 - 02.2008
  • Execute national/regional/local promotional activities and programs for assigned products to grow market share within assigned territory
  • Responsible for calling on 140 physicians including Neurologist, Pain Specialist, Orthopedic Surgeons and Rheumatologist in the Northern San Diego Area
  • Responsibilities include new hire sales training, effective territory management, implementing and organizing promotional programs.

Education

Masters of Arts in Counseling psychology - MFT

National University
La Jolla, CA
12.2017

Bachelor of Science - Biology

Santa Clara University
Santa Clara, CA
12.1997

Skills

  • Strategic Vision, Planning, and Execution
  • Organizational Leadership
  • Financial Acumen
  • Operational Excellence
  • Coaching and Mentoring
  • Performance Improvement
  • Talent Development
  • Trauma Informed Approach to Leadership

Achievements And Honors

  • Selected as Rapid Response Team Lead for IHOT
  • Top 5% of peer group resulting in military promotion
  • Lower Mekong Initiative Disaster Response Exercise and Exchange: Burma 2016 and Vietnam 2017
  • Army Meritorious Service Medal 2015, 2020
  • Army Commendation Medal for Providing Medical Civil Support in Philippines 2010
  • German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge 2010
  • Bronze Star Recipient for Exemplary Meritorious Military Service for Operation Enduring Freedom 2009
  • Afghanistan Campaign Medal with Campaign Star
  • National Defense Service Medal
  • Global War on Terrorism Service Medal
  • Army Service Award
  • Overseas Service Award
  • Armed Forces Reserve Medal
  • NATO (North Alliance Treaty Organization) Medal

Certification

  • LMFT: Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
  • Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist
  • Certified NLP Practitioner
  • Certified Solution Focused Brief Therapy

Timeline

Team Lead

Telecare Corporation
10.2022 - Current

Senior Medical Operations Officer

United States Army Reserves
04.2021 - Current

Army Commander

United States Army Reserves
04.2021 - 08.2023

Lead Mental Health Clinician

San Diego Youth Services
10.2017 - 09.2022

MFT Trainee

San Diego Youth Services
08.2016 - 09.2017

Medical Operations Officer

US Army Reserves
09.2014 - 03.2021

Director of Medical Services (Active Duty)

7TH Psychological Operations Command
08.2011 - 08.2014

Real Estate Agent and Broker

Coronado Coastal Living
09.2009 - 07.2011

Civil Affairs Team Chief (Active Duty)

416th Civil Affairs Battalion
10.2008 - 08.2009

Territory Sales Manager

Johnson & Johnson Pharmaceuticals R&D, LLC
12.2004 - 02.2008

Masters of Arts in Counseling psychology - MFT

National University

Bachelor of Science - Biology

Santa Clara University

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