Sandy Mendoza
Adelanto,CA
Summary
Dedicated clinical therapy professional focused on improving patient wellbeing through compassionate and knowledgeable support. Strong communication and problem-solving abilities with a dedicated and detail-oriented mentality. Licensed as an LMFT in California.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Psych-Social Worker
Kaiser Permanente
Montclair
04.2023 - Current
- Interviewed clients, families, or groups to assess situations, limitations and issues and implement services to address needs.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure appropriate care coordination and resource allocation for clients.
- Educated families on available community resources, connecting them with essential services such as housing assistance, financial aid, or healthcare providers.
- De-escalated stressful situations through individual and family crisis interventions.
- Maintained accurate case documentation, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and facilitating informed decision-making by team members.
- Monitored clients' progress and adapted treatment plans to meet changing needs.
- Helped clients develop new coping mechanisms and techniques to drive behavior modification.
- Implemented evidence-based therapeutic interventions for clients struggling with mental health challenges or behavioral concerns.
- Provided crisis intervention services for clients experiencing acute mental health or substance abuse issues
- Developed and implemented individualized treatment plans for clients.
Therapist
Cyti Psychological
San Diego, CA
04.2022 - 04.2023
- Guided clients in development of skills and cognitive behavioral therapy techniques
- Tracked progress according to goals for interventions
- Documented patient information, treatment plans and patient responses
- Maintained and updated patient records, changes in service plans, and treatment reports
- Provided crisis support and emergency care for patients
- Managed caseload of individual clients, couples and family therapy sessions
- Gathered information about clients using observational techniques and interviews, case histories and other assessment methodologies
- Counseled individuals, groups and families to bring awareness of problems, deal with crisis situations and develop action plans.
Senior Therapist
Center for New Directions
Laguna Hills, CA
06.2021 - 01.2022
- Studied treatment plans and adjusted exercises periodically to maximize benefits
- Created documentation of patient treatment plans, change in treatment, progress and outcome evaluations to facilitate recordkeeping objectives
- Utilized theoretical approaches to treatment such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Play Therapy, and Narrative Therapy
- Managed caseload of multiple sessions weekly using various types of therapies and approaches
- Tracked all incoming patient information, intervention plans and patient responses to treatment
- Performed comprehensive intake assessments for each patient
- Utilized meditation, guided imagery and reiki with patients and families.
Clinician
Flexible, Alba Care Services FFA
Apple Valley, CA
02.2020 - 06.2021
- Assessed patient symptoms, histories, current concerns and responses to questions in order to assess for safety and past trauma
- Experience using risk assessment tools such as CANS, Beck Depression Inventory, PTSD check list, and DSM 5 Cross Cutting.
Social Worker/Clinician
Inner Circle FFA
CA
03.2018 - 02.2020
- Interviewed clients individually and in family groups to determine services to best address specific needs
- Provided home visits, home studies, and performed home inspections
- Contacted child protective services regarding identified, at-risk children
- Liaised between clients and DCFS to discuss court related matters, education, medical, and counseling services
- Served as a mediator between foster parents, children, and biological parents
- Monitored visits between foster child and biological family.
Substance Abuse Counselor
Aegis Treatment Center
Hesperia, CA
05.2017 - 03.2018
- Supported and counseled clients with drug and alcohol addiction
- Led supportive group discussions and education sessions with alcohol and drug users and families
- Identified treatment goals based on individual diagnosis and history
- Maintained thorough clinical treatment notes.
Special Needs Behavior Specialist
Fontana Unified School District
Fontana, CA
04.2016 - 05.2017
- Devised and implemented individualized professional learning resources, systems and coursework to boost teaching aptitudes
- Developed and implemented departmental support systems to meet strategic objectives
- Fostered positive and trusting relationships with students to increase engagement
- Conducted small group and individual classroom activities with students based on differentiated learning needs.
Education
Master of Arts - Psychology
Brandman University
Victorville, CA03.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Brandman University
Victorville, CA05.2014
Skills
- LMFT
- Bilingual (English and Spanish speaker)
- CPR certified
- Great Customer Service
- Interviewing Techniques
- Biopsychosocial Assessments
- Crisis Situations
- Therapeutic Assessment
- Critical Thinking
Timeline
Psych-Social Worker
Kaiser Permanente
04.2023 - Current
Therapist
Cyti Psychological
04.2022 - 04.2023
Senior Therapist
Center for New Directions
06.2021 - 01.2022
Clinician
Flexible, Alba Care Services FFA
02.2020 - 06.2021
Social Worker/Clinician
Inner Circle FFA
03.2018 - 02.2020
Substance Abuse Counselor
Aegis Treatment Center
05.2017 - 03.2018
Special Needs Behavior Specialist
Fontana Unified School District
04.2016 - 05.2017
Master of Arts - Psychology
Brandman University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Brandman University