Dalia Merida

Built strong rapport with clients, fostering trust and open communication for effective therapy sessions. Maintained detailed case notes and documentation, ensuring effective tracking of progress and continuity of care across providers. Established clear boundaries with clients, maintaining ethical practice standards while preserving the therapeutic relationship. Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based therapeutic techniques and interventions.

Managed daily operations of a 25+-person clinic supporting approximately 180 patients per week in the Addictions Medicine Department. Identified opportunities to improve clinical practices, devised strategies, and implemented plans to increase patient care standards and enhance operational procedures.

Perform intake and psychosocial assessments. Responds to and appropriately handles crisis related matters. Develops and presents treatment plans to CDRP/S treatment team for recommendations, revisions, and approval. Provide general chemical dependency counseling and resources.

Clinical and administrative oversight of 50 program staff, including managers. Conduct performance evaluations, train staff to abide agencies policies, and ethical/legal responsibilities. Plan, develop, and implement program restructuring aimed at reducing staff burnout. Oversee program outcomes to meet contract budget & revenue requirements.

Provide clinical and administrative management, crisis intervention, training and clinical supervision to a multi-disciplinary team (Mental Health Specialist, Case Managers, Psychiatric NP & MD). LPS Certified: Provides crisis intervention services by administering thorough assessments for 51/50 criteria hold and intervening as needed.

Educate first time offenders and assist participants in decreasing or abstaining from alcohol and/or drug usage. Provide awareness to participants of the impact, significance, and consequences of a DUI offense. Assist in rehabilitation, by conducting group therapy providing cognitive behavioral therapy, solution focus strategies and motivational interviewing.

Provide individual and family therapy to the Latino adult population with co-morbid disorders. Conduct Department of Mental Health documentation (Assessment, treatment planning, diagnosing, etc.). Conduct group therapy including modalities of CBT, Seeking Safety, Grief & Loss, & non-traditional mediums (drumming, dancing, art).