Ronni Pelley
Seneca Family Of Agencies
Oakland ,CA
1
Certification
10
years of professional experience
Clinical professional well-versed in delivering mental health services within community and educational settings. Extensive experience in conducting assessments, providing counseling, and developing individualized treatment plans to support client success. Known for strong team collaboration, adaptability to changing needs, and results-oriented approach. Expertise in therapeutic interventions, crisis management, and building rapport with clients and families.
Work History
School Based Clinician
5 Years- Conducts individual, family, and group therapy sessions holding at least 20 cases for students facing social-emotional and behavioral challenges.
- Trains staff of 40 people on trauma-informed practices to enhance school climate and student engagement.
- Monitors student progress through regular assessments and adjusted interventions as needed.
- Maintains accurate records of counseling sessions, treatment goals, progress reports, and other pertinent documentation in compliance with ethical guidelines and district policies.
- Serves as a mentor to new school-based clinicians entering the field, providing guidance on best practices for working within a school setting and navigating challenging situations.
- Collaborates with external agencies to ensure access to community resources for families in need of additional support services.
MSW Clinical Intern
1 Year 8 Months- Conducted individual, group and family therapy sessions to support client social-emotional well-being.
- Documented client progress and treatment outcomes in electronic health records accurately, managing on average 15 client cases/charts.
- Engaged clients through culturally sensitive approaches to enhance therapeutic rapport.
- Participated in case consultations weekly, by contributing insights for effective service delivery.
- Conducted on-call risk screening and assessment for a school of 150 students when issues of suicidally self-harm, or harm to others occurred and used appropriate safety planning measures when necessary.
Mental Health Counselor
3 Years 1 Month- Implemented evidence-based interventions for client's to promote mental wellness and coping strategies on a daily basis.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure holistic care and support for clients.
- Provided crisis intervention services, effectively managing acute situations to ensure client safety.
- Educated families on mental health issues, enhancing understanding and support systems for clients.
- Maintained detailed documentation of clinical notes, tracking patient progress throughout the course of treatment for 30 students on average.
Education
Master of Science - Social Work
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Skills
Substance abuse prevention
Community resource coordination
Mental health assessment
Patient and family advocacy
Crisis management
Individual counseling
Group therapy
Treatment planning
Clinical consultation
Certification
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker- October 2025-October 2027
- CPR
Affiliations
- National Association of Social Workers
- Board of Behavioral Health & Sciences
Timeline
School Based Clinician
Seneca Family Of Agencies
08.2021 - CurrentRead More
MSW Clinical Intern
Seneca Family Of Agencies
09.2019 - 05.2021Read More
Mental Health Counselor
Seneca Family Of Agencies
05.2016 - 06.2019Read More
University of Southern California
Master of Science from Social Work
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California State University, Northridge
Bachelor of Arts from Psychology
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