Trung Tong, ASW, LAADC
Clinical Social Worker And Licensed Substance Use Counselor
San Jose,CA
Summary
Strategic behavioral health leader with experience in clinical supervision, program management, and cross-sector collaboration. Proven ability to drive program quality, improve service delivery outcomes, and lead multidisciplinary teams. Bilingual provider with lived experience informing culturally responsive care and systems transformation. Aspiring to senior leadership roles where clinical insight, operational excellence, and community impact converge.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
2
2
Languages
Work History
Program Manager (SUD Supervisor II)
Asian American Recovery Services by HealthRIGHT360
06.2024 - Current
- Lead clinical and administrative operations for adult substance use outpatient program to meet above 90% utilization of a $2 million fee-for-service contract.
- Supervise multidisciplinary team of 12 staff, supporting workforce development and program performance improvement, resulting in a 45% productivity gain.
- Collaborate with county behavioral health leaders to developing community outreach teams to serve county-wide temporary housing units.
- Implement program policies and workflow improvements to strengthen clinical service delivery and compliance.
- Provide culturally responsive counseling services in English and Vietnamese.
Care Coordinator 3
Asian American Recovery Services by HealthRIGHT360
09.2021 - 05.2024
- Led program initiatives including re-launch of quarterly Family Night events with 45+ participants.
- Directed PDSA quality improvement projects to streamline referral processes.
- Supervised safety operations for large-scale community engagement events.
- Delivered clinical assessments and care coordination across multidisciplinary systems.
- Coordinates care services for clients with culturally diverse needs, providing individual and group substance use counseling services in English and Vietnamese
Clinical Therapist MSW Intern
HealthRIGHT360
09.2022 - 05.2023
- Provided youth mental health therapy using CBT and Motivational Interviewing.
- Conducted structured diagnostic assessments to support treatment planning.
- Coordinated family engagement programming.
MSW Intern
Gardner Health Services
09.2023 - 05.2025
- Led intern team project to produce reentry care packages for individuals leaving incarceration.
- Provided case management and therapy services for clients with co-occurring disorders.
- Collaborated with legal, medical, and housing professionals to support treatment plans.
Substance Use Counselor
Options Recovery Services
03.2020 - 08.2021
- Delivered counseling and care coordination for 200+ clients during COVID response operations.
- Facilitated group treatment using evidence-based relapse prevention strategies.
Substance Use Counselor
Center Point Incorporated / Offender Mentor Certification Program
03.2019 - 03.2020
- Facilitated group counseling using Matrix Model and trauma-informed approaches.
- Supported behavioral treatment planning for justice-involved individuals.
Education
Master of Arts - Social Work
San Jose State University
San Jose 05.2001 -
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
San Francisco State University
San Francisco, CA01-2022
Associate of Arts - Social Sciences
Lassen Community College & Solano Community College
Fairfield, CA 05.2001 -
Skills
Program Development & Execution
Team Leadership & Staff Supervision
Quality Improvement & Continuous Performance
Stakeholder Engagement & Partnership
Policy Implementation & Compliance
Project management
Budgeting and resource management
Clinical Assessment & Care Coordination
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy
Motivational Interviewing
Trauma-informed Yoga
Accomplishments
· Keynote speaker for Santa Clara County Workforce & Education Development Symposium
· Asian Pacific American Leadership Institute- Civic Leadership Program Graduate 2025
· Clinical Supervisor for Outstanding Supervision: Specialty Focus Award 2025- Nominee
· Commencement Ceremony Student Speaker for Master of Social Work Class of 2024
· Public Behavioral Health Training Scholarship Stipend Recipient 2023-2024
· HealthRight360: Mission in Action Winner Fall 2022
· 2x Chemical Dependency Counselor Role Model for Outpatient Treatment Award- Nominee
· Dr. John Irwin Scholarship winner 2021
· Excell Network Program scholarship recipient 2021
· Ambassador at 11th National Conference on Higher Education in Prison 2021
· Panel Speaker for Restorative Justice Reentry Conference 2021
· Eagle Scout rank of the Scouts of America
Affiliations
- Co-Lead, Inclusion Diversity Anti-Racism Equity Committee (iDARE), HealthRIGHT360
- Board of Directors Member, Asian Prisoners Support Committee
- Former Council Member, BIPOC Alliance Council, Marin Shakespeare Company
Certification
Associate Clinical Social Worker (ASW) #135832
Timeline
Program Manager (SUD Supervisor II)
Asian American Recovery Services by HealthRIGHT360
06.2024 - Current
MSW Intern
Gardner Health Services
09.2023 - 05.2025
Clinical Therapist MSW Intern
HealthRIGHT360
09.2022 - 05.2023
Care Coordinator 3
Asian American Recovery Services by HealthRIGHT360
09.2021 - 05.2024
Substance Use Counselor
Options Recovery Services
03.2020 - 08.2021
Substance Use Counselor
Center Point Incorporated / Offender Mentor Certification Program
03.2019 - 03.2020
Master of Arts - Social Work
San Jose State University
05.2001 -
Associate of Arts - Social Sciences
Lassen Community College & Solano Community College
05.2001 -
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
San Francisco State University