Todd Anderson, LCSW
Pacifica,CA
Summary
I'm a passionate and hard working individual who loves teamwork and helping people to find the best versions of themselves to meet the world with. I strive to always be learning and growing in my work and try to bring humor and heart to every team Im a part of.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
MSW Clinical Intern
KAISER MEDICAL PSYCHIATRIC UNIT
08.2022 - 05.2023
- Work with Multidisciplinary team providing feedback and clinical insight to coordinate patient care
- Conduct intakes and complete biopsychosocial clinical assessments for treatment planning
- Perform individual and group psychotherapy and skills training
- Create curricula and facilitate classes in DBT, CBT and illness management
Post Masters Fellow
Kaiser Santa Clara AMRS
Santa Clara, CA
09.2023 - Current
- Provide case management for multiple patients in various levels of care giving support through one on one counseling
- Assess and diagnose substance use disorders and create individualized treatment plans with assistance from the AMRS team
- Provide group psychotherapy
- Teach weekly DBT classes
- Actively participate in staffing decisions regarding treatment plans and clinical recommendations
Medical Social Work Intern
EAST BAY AIDS CENTER
08.2021 - Current
- Performed intakes and server as the point of contact for all patients
- Coordinated care with interdisciplinary team for assessment of patient needs
- Administered individual psychotherapy
- Engaged in crisis management and triage in a fast-paced environment
- Provided culturally sensitive case management for a caseload of multiple backgrounds and culture
Director, Client Services
VOLUNTEERMATCH
01.2019 - 01.2021
- Managed a team of 3 individuals and multiple volunteers
- Implemented process changes to increase efficiency and quality of customer support
- Mentored team member and helped to build skills of interest for each individual to assist with company objective
- served as escalation path for al issue across thousands of volunteers and non profits on the VolunteerMatch network
Senior Client Relationship Manager
VOLUNTEERMATCH
01.2015 - 01.2019
- Provided service, support and training to over 35 clients
- Assisted in the planning and launch of multiple volunteer programs
- Led multiple trainings for users and clients across the client base
- Planned and led information and training summits for clients
Associate Mental Health Professional
Kaiser Addiction Medicine and Recovery Services Santa Clara
Cupertino, CA
05.2024 - Current
- Provide case management for multiple patients in various levels of care giving support
through one on one counseling
● Assess and diagnose substance use disorders and create individualized treatment plans
with assistance from the AMRS team
● Provide group psychotherapy
● Develop and teach curriculum to multiple levels of care
● Actively participate in staffing decisions regarding treatment plans and clinical
recommendations
Education
Masters in Social Work - Community Mental Health Track with a focus in clinical diagnosis, Individual and group therapy
CSU EAST BAY
05-2023
BA, Liberal Studies -
SAN JOSE STATE UNIVERSITY
01-2010
Skills
- Excellent listening and critical thinking skills
- Support centered
- Trauma informed
- Uses Non-violent communication practices
- Takes a relational approach to psychotherapy
- Buddhist and mindfulness-based philosophy
- Centered around Existential Therapy principles
- Proficient with CBT
- Proficient with DBT
- Familiar with Problem Solving Therapy
- Familiar with Motivational Interviewing
- Harm reduction philosophy
Certification
- LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Associate Mental Health Professional
Kaiser Addiction Medicine and Recovery Services Santa Clara
05.2024 - Current
Post Masters Fellow
Kaiser Santa Clara AMRS
09.2023 - Current
MSW Clinical Intern
KAISER MEDICAL PSYCHIATRIC UNIT
08.2022 - 05.2023
Medical Social Work Intern
EAST BAY AIDS CENTER
08.2021 - Current
Director, Client Services
VOLUNTEERMATCH
01.2019 - 01.2021
Senior Client Relationship Manager
VOLUNTEERMATCH
01.2015 - 01.2019
BA, Liberal Studies -
SAN JOSE STATE UNIVERSITY
Masters in Social Work - Community Mental Health Track with a focus in clinical diagnosis, Individual and group therapy
CSU EAST BAY
Volunteer Experience
- ZEN HOSPICE CENTER, Volunteer, 2017, 2018,
- SAN FRANCISCO SUICIDE PREVENTION, Hotline Counselor, 2015, 2017
- SAMARITANS OF NEW YORK CRISIS HOTLINE, Hotline Counselor, 2013, 2015