Rico Molina
Stockton,CA
Summary
Clinical Director with extensive experience at San Joaquin County Behavioral Health Services, skilled in clinical leadership and developing community outpatient programs. Proven track record in enhancing service delivery and implementing evidence-based practices, while fostering collaboration among multidisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes and safety. Licensed Clinical Social Worker dedicated to quality improvement.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Director
Telecare Corporation
06.2025 - Current
- Recently hired as Telecare's Clinical Director for the Mobile Crisis Respond Team in San Joaquin County.
- Assist and support the Development and maintain compliance with regulatory standards and accreditation requirements as we are a newly contracted start up team with the county.
- Contributed to staff training sessions, improving team knowledge of clinical procedures.
- Looking Forward to applying my skills in implementing evidence-based clinical practices and protocols.
- Support clinical operations for improved efficiency and reduced costs.
- Looking forward to supporting the overall clinic functioning by following Telecare's standardized processes and procedures for daily operations.
Chief Mental Health Clinican
San Joaquin County Behavioral Health Services
10.2011 - 03.2025
- Approved/audited documented clinical notes and maintained accurate records in electronic health systems with services provided in a outpatient clinical setting with evidence based assessment to diagnose behavioral health disorder, provided Individual and group therapy with clinical case management services for Medi-Cal reimbursement.
- Collaborated with Multidisciplinary forensic teams including, Law enforcement and Superior Court teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for members involved in the justice system.
- Trained new clinicians in agency policies and procedures, ensuring consistent service delivery across the organization.
- Community Program Director for the State's Conditional Release program.
- Developed/managed/facilitated crisis intervention, procedures, de-escalating high risk situations, connecting members with appropriate resources, and ensuring client safety and stability for the county's initial Mobile Crisis Support Team. I was a certified Crisis intervention trainer for community organization including Law enforcement agencies in San Joaquin County. Also was a certified trainer for the American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM), and for Cognitive Behavioral interventions for Substance Abuse from the University of Cincinnati,
- Participated in case reviews and program audits for quality improvement to enhance service delivery processes.
- Evaluated treatment outcomes using standardized assessment tools and adjusting therapeutic interventions accordingly for optimal results.
Crisis Evaluator
St. Joseph's Behavioral Health Center
05.2001 - 11.2011
- Evaluated member's in psychiatric distress to determine appropriate level of care including W&I 5150 detentions.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to enhance member's care and treatment.
- Maintained a high degree of professionalism when dealing with sensitive information or challenging situations during the course of an evaluation.
Mental Health Clinician I, II, III
San Joaquin County Behavioral Health Services
06.2005 - 09.2011
- in 2005, I was promoted to a clinician and in the next 6 years, I was promoted twice to a MHCIII. During that time, my duties as followed:
- Conducted comprehensive assessments to develop tailored treatment plans for diverse member populations.
- Facilitated individual and group therapy sessions, promoting emotional resilience and coping strategies.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure integrated care and support for member's mental health needs.
- Trained and mentored junior clinicians in therapeutic techniques and best practices for member engagement.
- Implemented evidence-based interventions to enhance treatment outcomes and improve member satisfaction rates.
- Managed case load effectively, prioritizing tasks to address urgent member needs while maintaining quality care standards.
- Provided crisis intervention services, de-escalating high-risk situations and connecting members with appropriate resources.
- Coordinated referrals to community resources, addressing members'' social determinants of health needs effectively.
- Participated actively in weekly case conferences discussing progress/needs of members to inform overall treatment approach.
Mental Health Specialist
San Joaquin County Behavioral Health Services
12.1999 - 05.2005
- Initially hire by the county as a specialist assigned to the psychiatric inpatient facility. My duties working on the units were:
- Implemented evidence-based therapeutic interventions to support member's mental health goals.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure holistic care while residing under inpatient care.
- Monitored client progress, adjusting treatment strategies as necessary for optimal outcomes.
- Monitored patients and assessed suicide risks.
- Ensured safety of patients through close observation during high-risk situations such as suicidal ideation or self-harm behaviors.
- Documented member progress in confidential files.
- Developed rapport with diverse patient populations and fostering trust.
Education
Social Work
Sacramento State
Sacramento, CA05-2002
Bachelor of Science - Sociology
Sacramento State
Sacramento, CA05-1999
Associate of Arts - Public Safety
San Joaquin Delta College
Stockton, CA05-1995
Skills
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker
- Budget oversight
- Developing community outpatient programs
- Clinical leadership
- Collaborative skills
- Clinical instruction
- Staff supervision
- Clinical quality improvement
- Employee performance evaluations
- Resource coordination
- Certified in CPR/AED
Timeline
Clinical Director
Telecare Corporation
06.2025 - Current
Chief Mental Health Clinican
San Joaquin County Behavioral Health Services
10.2011 - 03.2025
Mental Health Clinician I, II, III
San Joaquin County Behavioral Health Services
06.2005 - 09.2011
Crisis Evaluator
St. Joseph's Behavioral Health Center
05.2001 - 11.2011
Mental Health Specialist
San Joaquin County Behavioral Health Services
12.1999 - 05.2005
Social Work
Sacramento State
Bachelor of Science - Sociology
Sacramento State
Associate of Arts - Public Safety
San Joaquin Delta College
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