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Rhonda Sanjurjo

Las Vegas,NV

Summary

Experienced and compassionate mental health professional with over 18 years of expertise in counseling, case management, and support services. Skilled in treating domestic violence, substance-related and addictive disorders, trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, and relationship issues. Proven track record in leadership roles, with a focus on connecting individuals to resources and fostering their physical and emotional well-being. Adept at supervising and mentoring staff, conducting comprehensive assessments, and developing individualized service plans. Dedicated to using trauma-informed approaches to build positive rapport with clients and support their journey toward recovery and empowerment. Passionate about helping those in need and making a positive impact in the community.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Director of Case Management and Clinician

Vegas Stronger
Las Vegas, NV
02.2022 - Current
  • Oversees the Psych, Medical, MAT, Case management, Peer Recovery Support Specialist (PRSS), MORE Team department
  • Responsible for scheduling for Medical and Psych department
  • Manage referrals for the Medical department to various specialists
  • Ensure clients receive prescribed medications and refills
  • Assist with conducting assessments with clients to determine if medical detox is necessary
  • Assess clients' physical and mental wellness, needs, preferences, and abilities to develop tailored care plans
  • Coordinate safe and timely discharge plans for all patients on the unit with appropriate community referrals as needed
  • Schedule follow up appointments with medical and other community providers in relation to identified needs
  • Identify and address any impending patient legal issues by conducting warrant searches, coordinating with parole and probation officers, making referrals, and providing patients with a letter for the court
  • Chart and update client notes as necessary
  • Conduct bio-psychosocial assessments
  • Facilitate group sessions and conduct individual sessions with clients
  • Handle hiring, training, and performance evaluations for staff.

Resident Advocacy Director

Safe Nest
Las Vegas, NV
07.2021 - 12.2021
  • Provided confidential emergency shelter to survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, human trafficking, and their dependents, including children and pets
  • Fostered an atmosphere of support and safety for residents, staff, and volunteers, including deescalating potentially violent situations and responding to client grievances
  • Ensured issues within the shelter were addressed in a timely, direct, and respectful manner
  • Delivered trauma-informed and survivor-centered services focused on empowerment within the shelter
  • Provided direct case management services
  • Provided emotional support to residents
  • Assisted residents with obtaining protective orders
  • Determined work assignments and schedules to meet the needs of the 24-hour facility effectively
  • Coached, supervised, and evaluated all program staff, instituting corrective actions whenever necessary
  • Ensured all intakes, progress notes, and departures were completed in a timely manner
  • Maintained client files and electronic records in accordance with legal and licensing requirements
  • Submitted timely reports and reviewed client records, daily logs, weekly goal plans, and progress to ensure program records and documentation were maintained as required
  • Facilitated case reviews, support team meetings, shelter meetings, and support groups
  • Provided necessary staff support through regular meetings
  • Ensured adherence to policies and procedures within the shelter.

Registered Behavior Technician (RBT)

Proud Moments (ABA) Autism Behavior Analysis
Las Vegas, NV
01.2021 - 07.2021
  • Provide direct client care in 1:1 and group settings utilizing a combination of intensive teaching and natural environment training arrangements
  • Follow the prescribed behavioral skill acquisition and behavior reduction protocols
  • Collect, record, and summarize data on observable client behavior
  • Assist with parent and caregiver training in line with client's individualized treatment and behavior reduction protocols
  • Effectively communicate with parents and caregivers regarding client progress as instructed by the Board Certified Behavior Analyst
  • Maintain client confidentiality
  • Assist Lead Behavioral Technician, Behavior Analysts, and ABA Interns with skill acquisition and behavior reduction assessments.

Exceptional Family Member Program Case Liaison

Zeiders Enterprises
Monterey, CA
07.2019 - 11.2020
  • Provides non-medical case management for assigned Navy EFMP families and document case notes
  • Develop and create Family Needs Assessment and Family Service Plans
  • Establish and maintain cooperative relationships with local Medical Treatment Facilities, School Liaison Officer, and school district to ensure deliver of integrated EFMP services
  • Develop and provide EFMP education and marketing to include providing command briefings
  • Perform administrative functions associated with the training, education, and outreach program plans
  • Experienced in working with special needs individuals and families
  • Knowledge of state, federal, and local resources
  • Knowledge of the military and the challenges of the military life style as well as those resulting from the unique challenges of EFMP.

Human Trafficking Program Coordinator/Social Worker

YWCA Monterey County
Salinas, CA
01.2018 - 06.2019
  • Supervised and managed a human trafficking and domestic violence safe house
  • Conducted intake assessments for admissions and was responsible for admitting and discharging clients
  • Supervised safe house staff, volunteers, interns, and residents of human trafficking and domestic violence programs
  • Took personal inventory of residents' clothing and belongings
  • Provided emotional support, legal assistance, and help with protective orders, medical needs, and counseling
  • Assisted clients with court-related matters and served as a liaison with police officers, attorneys, physicians, family, and the community
  • Assessed individuals who experienced trauma and developed service plans based on their emotional, physical, and psychological status
  • Provided referrals to agencies and individuals within the community
  • Developed strategies to identify and refer victims of trafficking in Monterey County
  • Managed program budgets, including monthly receipts, invoices, and monitoring safe house petty cash
  • Provided comprehensive case management and individualized case plans to ensure timely and culturally appropriate services
  • Conducted drug and alcohol screenings and completed room checks.
  • Managed the day-to-day operations of the program, ensuring compliance with applicable policies and regulations.

Counselor/Owner/Director

Joyful Heart Counseling
Lawton, OK
01.2013 - 10.2017

• Manages and provides daily administrative duties; including supervising staff and volunteers, answering

and returning calls, scheduling clients, billing client's and insurances, sending out invoices and collecting

payments.

• Conducted therapeutic individual and family counseling sessions and making appropriate diagnosis.

• Assessing individuals that have experienced trauma and developed service plans based on their

emotional, physical, and psychological status as well as provided referrals to agencies/individuals within

the community.

• Developed and implemented treatment plans and modified when needed.

• Observed and monitored client behavior and responses to treatment.

• Connecting clients and families to appropriate resources.

• Facilitated a smooth discharge by encouraging and reassuring clients throughout their transitions.

• Provided career/job and academic counseling/coaching to a very diverse group of clients and help

advise on career exploration and selecting a college major or vocational trade.

• Helped develop social skills that would lead to success in career and/or school.

• Used variety of assessments to help determine client’s aptitude and skills.

• Helped clients learn how to research available job openings.

• Helped clients learn how to fill out applications for job openings, fill out application to apply for school

and research financial assistance.

• Continually maintained and improved the company's reputation and positive image in the markets

served.

• Experience with Utilization Review and managed care.

• Develop Family Care Plans

Counselor

Wichita Reflections Counseling
Lawton, OK
04.2011 - 01.2013

• Conducted therapeutic individual and family counseling sessions and making appropriate diagnosis.

• Developed and implemented treatment plans and modified when needed.

• Observed and monitored client behavior and responses to treatment.

• Connecting clients and families to appropriate resources.

• Facilitated a smooth discharge by encouraging and reassuring clients throughout their transitions.

• Provided career/job and academic counseling/coaching to a very diverse group of clients and help

advise on career exploration and selecting a college major or vocational trade.

• Helped develop social skills that would lead to success in career and/or school.

• Used variety of assessments to help determine client’s aptitude and skills.

• Prepared, maintained and updated records and reports of all clients.

• Developing and implementing treatment plans based on clinical experience and knowledge.

• Provide professional intake assessments and case management notes.

• Referring clients to community resources or to specialist as necessary.

• Provide daily administrative duties; answering and returning calls, scheduling clients, billing client's

and insurances, sending out invoices and collecting payments.

• Develop Family Care Plans.

Therapeutic Foster Care Area District Supervisor

Western Plains Youth and Family Services
Lawton, OK
05.2009 - 04.2011

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• Supervised staff, volunteers,and foster parents.

• Conducts training and certification of TFC homes to ensure the home is within compliance. (home

studies and pre-certification training).

• Monitor and audit case files, staff consultation, staffing of cases, interviews and placement

recommendations.

• Identifies area of needed TFC Parent and Staff Training, and recruitment of TFC parents.

• Supervised the placement of each foster child and provided support for the child and foster parents.

Therapeutic Foster Care Counselor

Western Plains Youth and Family Services
Lawton, OK
01.2007 - 04.2011

• Provide individual, family, group counseling, and facilitates parenting skills training.

• Development of written comprehensive treatment plan and quarterly updates of the plan.

• Advocate for each child within the community and coordinates and links children and families with

needed services.

• Prepared and provided extensive written court reports, attend court hearings and provide testimony.

• Provide therapeutic case management.

• Assessing individuals that have experienced trauma and developed service plans based on their

emotional, physical, and psychological status as well as provided referrals to agencies/individuals within

the community.

• Responsible for taking personal inventory of clothing and other belongings.

• Provided career/job counseling/coaching to a very diverse group of clients.

• Advised clients on career exploration and selecting a college major or vocational trade.

• Helped client's learn to develop healthy and appropriate social skills that would lead to success in

school or work.

• Used variety of assessments to help determine client’s aptitude and skills.

• Helped clients learn how to research available job openings.

• Helped clients learn how to fill out applications for job openings, fill out application to apply for school

and research financial assistance.

Therapeutic Foster Care Counselor

Western Plains Youth and Family Services
Lawton
  • Facilitates group rehabilitation for Therapeutic Foster Children; ages 5 to 18 years and facilitate parenting skills training for Therapeutic Foster Parents
  • Have an active role in identifying treatment plan goals for each client and prepare and sign group rehab note.

Education

Master of Science - Human Relations

University of Oklahoma
Norman, OK
05-2006

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

Cameron University
Lawton, OK
05-2004

Associate of Science - Psychology

Oklahoma City Community College
Oklahoma City, OK
05-1998

Skills

  • Conflict resolution skills
  • Crisis intervention techniques
  • Working with individuals, groups, children, family, and couples
  • Managing staff, volunteers, advocates, and leadership roles
  • Intake interviewing and completing assessments
  • Good oral and written communication skills
  • Time management, reliability, and organization skills
  • Trauma-informed approach
  • Addiction Counseling
  • Individual / Group Counseling
  • Advocacy
  • Care Coordination
  • Discharge Planning

Certification

  • Certified Alcohol Drug Counselor I (CADC-I)
  • Peer Recovery Support Specialist Supervisor

Timeline

Director of Case Management and Clinician

Vegas Stronger
02.2022 - Current

Resident Advocacy Director

Safe Nest
07.2021 - 12.2021

Registered Behavior Technician (RBT)

Proud Moments (ABA) Autism Behavior Analysis
01.2021 - 07.2021

Exceptional Family Member Program Case Liaison

Zeiders Enterprises
07.2019 - 11.2020

Human Trafficking Program Coordinator/Social Worker

YWCA Monterey County
01.2018 - 06.2019

Counselor/Owner/Director

Joyful Heart Counseling
01.2013 - 10.2017

Counselor

Wichita Reflections Counseling
04.2011 - 01.2013

Therapeutic Foster Care Area District Supervisor

Western Plains Youth and Family Services
05.2009 - 04.2011

Therapeutic Foster Care Counselor

Western Plains Youth and Family Services
01.2007 - 04.2011

Therapeutic Foster Care Counselor

Western Plains Youth and Family Services

Master of Science - Human Relations

University of Oklahoma

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

Cameron University

Associate of Science - Psychology

Oklahoma City Community College
Rhonda Sanjurjo