Dedicated professional progressing toward a Master's degree in Social Work, with a strong background in regulatory compliance, case management, and mental health services. Demonstrated expertise in identifying and mitigating potential risks while ensuring adherence to legal and regulatory standards. Proficient in conducting compliance audits, regulatory reporting, and developing effective compliance programs that enhance organizational integrity and promote best practices within the field. Experienced with patient assessment, therapeutic interventions, and creating individualized treatment plans. Utilizes evidence-based practices to support patient recovery and enhance quality of life. Knowledge of patient education techniques and track record of successful rehabilitation outcomes.
Work History
Mental Health Rehabilitation Specialist
3 Years 9 Months
Kern Bridges Youth Homes | 01.2023 - Current
The duties and responsibilities of the mental health rehabilitation specialist are to actively engage with clients to determine the specific services and support that will assist the client in reaching their personal recovery goals. The rehabilitation specialist is to work collaboratively with clients in order to identify treatment goals and the professional referrals and interventions that are to be included in the resident's treatment plan. The rehabilitation specialist is responsible for creating and facilitating rehabilitation services, such as individualized and group sessions, to support youth and reinforce treatment plans and daily living skills.
STRTP Mental Health Billing Specialist
8 Months
Kern Bridges Youth Homes | 09.2025 - 05.2026
Collaborates with other departments to obtain and analyze additional information; to record and process billing effectively. In addition, the billing specialist prepares and keeps an organized filing system for all program documents related to billing to submit monthly reports of billing activities and developments to the CEO and Director.
STRTP Mental Health Compliance Officer
1 Year 8 Months
Kern Bridges Youth Homes | 09.2024 - 05.2026
Collaborated with management and HR departments to monitor enforcement of Title 22 standards, DCHS, and COA regulations. Observed the work of colleagues to identify compliance issues and provided advice and training as needed. In addition to training, the Compliance Officer will respond to violations of rules, regulations, policies, procedures, and Standards of Conduct by evaluating or recommending the initiation of investigative procedure.
Provided basic nursing care for patients while collaborating directly with registered nurses and physicians to support the progress of patients' treatment plans.
Group Counselor
9 Months
Jamison Children's Center, Kern County DHS | 12.2019 - 09.2020
Trained in the security, custody, care, and counseling of children while working with parents and the public. Group counselors are required to supervise the health, personal hygiene needs, and the conduct of juveniles in a group living situation. The additional duties are to document residents' information and draft written reports concerning attitudes, behavior, and adjustment of juveniles.
Education
Master of Arts - Social Work
Walden University | Minneapolis, MN | 11-2027
Expected graduation date - November 2027
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
California State University, Bakersfield | Bakersfield, CA | 05-2025
Associate of Arts - Psychology
Bakersfield College | Bakersfield, CA | 05-2019
Skills
Compliance monitoring
Auditing processes
Deficiency documentation
Invoice processing
EHR Documentation
Psychosocial rehabilitation
Conflict resolution
Group facilitation
Trauma-informed care
Treatment planning
Internal audits
Policy enforcement
Conflict de-escalation
Case management
Certification
CANS, First Aid & CPR AED for Child, Infant, and Adult