Sonia Maria Perez Lemus
Santa Rosa Behavioral Healthcare Hospital
PETALUMA,CA
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Inpatient Therapist
2 Months- Conducted psychosocial assessments and developed individualized treatment and safety plans for inpatient behavioral health patients.
- Provided crisis intervention and de-escalation support for patients experiencing acute psychiatric symptoms.
- Led psychoeducation groups on various mental health challenges, skills, and topics
Lead Bilingual Mental Health Therapist
6 Months- Executed community outreach, psycho-education, and clinical assessments to enhance engagement and support for individuals based on EPI-CAL evidence-based standards
- Delivered individual, group, and family therapy services to empower participants with early psychosis in their recovery journeys
- Conducted biopsychosocial assessments to inform individualized, trauma-informed treatment plans.
- Provided evidence-based individual, family, and group therapy using CBT, DBT, and solution-focused interventions.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate care, referrals, and discharge planning.
Bilingual Associate Clinical Social Worker
1 Year 6 Months- Delivered individual therapy to diverse Spanish-speaking populations, utilizing evidence-based, trauma-informed practices such as CBT and DBT to support client recovery
- Provided individual counseling using evidence-based assessment and treatment planning.
- Completed biopsychosocial evaluations and documented client progress in clinical records.
- Coordinated care with psychiatrists, case managers, and community support providers.
Bilingual Associate Clinical Social Worker
11 Months- Conducted individual and group therapy sessions for diverse client populations, largely Spanish-speaking
- Facilitated collaborative PLAY group therapy sessions for children ages 5-13
- Developed personalized treatment plans, aligning interventions with client needs through collaboration with multidisciplinary teams
- Participated in intake team to interview and evaluate new patients, ensuring thorough assessment and appropriate service alignment
Intensive Clinical Case Manager
2 Years- Conducted comprehensive clinical assessments and developed individualized treatment plans to address specific client needs and improve overall mental health outcomes
- Provided high-acuity field-based outreach, support, and intensive case management to clients in criminal justice system, facilitating access to mental health services and promoting successful diversion from incarceration
- Coordinated client-centered case management services, aligning treatment plans with behavioral health goals and service needs.
- Completed psychosocial assessments and updated care plans to support accurate clinical decision-making.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to address housing, medication, and community resource barriers.
Education
Master of Social Work
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Skills
Crisis De-escalation Techniques
Eating disorder treatment
ADHD treatment
CBT for Anxiety
Family Therapy Techniques
CBT and DBT
Motivational Interviewing
Timeline
Inpatient Therapist
Santa Rosa Behavioral Healthcare Hospital
08.2026 - CurrentRead More
Lead Bilingual Mental Health Therapist
Hanna Center
02.2026 - 08.2026Read More
Bilingual Associate Clinical Social Worker
Community Behavioral Health
08.2024 - 02.2026Read More
Bilingual Associate Clinical Social Worker
Petaluma Health Center
09.2023 - 08.2024Read More
Intensive Clinical Case Manager
Mental Health Systems/Turn BHS
07.2021 - 07.2023Read More
University of California, Santa Cruz
Bachelor of Arts from Psychology
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San Jose State University
Master of Social Work
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Education and Training
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