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Wendy McDonald

Gold River,CA

Summary

Dedicated professional looking to re-enter workplace after spending time with family - strong background in case management and providing evidence-based counseling and support services to children and families. Skilled in developing treatment plans, conducting assessments, documenting progress, and collaboration with community agencies, schools etc . Committed to advocating for mental health and well-being of others.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Counselor, MFT Intern

Guiding Hands School
03.2015 - 11.2016
  • Provided Educationally Related Mental Health Services (ERMHS) to students K-12 as designated by their Individual Education Plans (IEP) - group/individual counseling, social skills training, crisis intervention and support.
  • Completed treatment notes based on services delivered, Completed mental health treatment reports and provided recommendations for services/treatment goals included in student IEPs.
  • Attended student IEP meetings, collaborated with parents, and other community agencies, school districts, community based providers, CPS, Probation, law enforcement agencies.
  • Maintained confidentiality of records relating to clients' treatment and completed treatment notes based on services delivered.
  • Guided clients in developing skills and strategies for dealing with presenting issues.


Child Life Volunteer

Sutter Memorial Hospital
09.2014 - 03.2015
  • Provided activities for patients and families while in the Child Life play space and at patients bedside - art projects, creative play, games, reading to patients, holding babies etc.
  • Prepared group activities to enhance socialization, communication and positive experience for children experiencing hospitalization.
  • Balanced effective communication with confidentiality and respect for privacy when communicating with children and families.
  • Transported patients, medical equipment and supplies as requested to create seamless experience for patients and families.
  • Handled various clerical tasks to allow other staff to provide more direct care, general care and maintenance of the Child Life play space.

Senior Deputy Probation Officer

Sacramento County Probation
06.1999 - 04.2005
  • Case management and supervision of minor's committed to placement in the foster care system. Monitored compliance and progress in treatment by reviewing reports from counseling agencies, meeting with providers to ensure treatment compliance.
  • Completed reports and recommendations on behalf of the Probation Department - court reports detailing minor and family's progress, field notes, case plans for placement review hearings.
  • Determined appropriate supervision levels by conducting risk and needs assessments.
  • Supervised offenders to reduce risk to community, crisis intervention, investigations regarding violations and conducted arrests when necessary.
  • Coordinated community and job placement resources, counseling and independent living services.
  • Interacted and worked closely with community organizations i.e. other Probation units, Sheriff, Police, CPS, group homes, foster homes, hospitals, mental health facilities, community based services/WRAP, schools (attended IEP meetings, school meetings), and IMAC meetings.
  • Served as a member of the IMPACT team; a Sacramento County Probation program in collaboration with Quality Group Homes where minor's were placed at the Sacramento Assessment Center for comprehensive evaluation for appropriate placement and treatment needs.
  • Served as acting unit supervisor when unit supervisor was not present. Responsible for reviewing and editing other Probation Officer's case plans prior to submitting to court, reviewing and assigning cases to other Probation Officers in the placement unit.
  • Facilitated anger management groups for teens girls at the Neighborhood Alternative Center.

MFT - Trainee

New Pathways - Catholic Social Services
06.2001 - 02.2002
  • Maintained accurate and thoroughly documented notes and client records in accordance with licensing standards.
  • Conducted intake and needs assessments to set therapeutic goals and establish professional relationships with clients.
  • Collaborated with other mental health professionals to create comprehensive treatment plans.
  • Delivered counseling services to individuals and families.

Case Manager

River Oak Center For Children
05.1997 - 06.1999
  • Upon hire served as a special education assistant in the River Oak non-public school providing crisis intervention and educational support in the classroom.
  • After a year of employment, began working as a case manager for the residential component of the program (RCL/level 14 treatment facility for youth ages 6-11 years old).
  • Case manager - provided crisis intervention, completed case plans/quarterly reports regarding the child's progress in treatment, attended case management meetings and IEP meetings, supervised family visits, met with county placement workers (CPS), served as administrator on-call on a rotating basis.

Education

Master of Arts - Counseling Psychology

National University
Sacramento, CA
04.2003

Bachelor of Arts - Law And Society

University of California, Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, CA
06.1996

Skills

  • Completion of CBEST - 07/2015

Timeline

Counselor, MFT Intern

Guiding Hands School
03.2015 - 11.2016

Child Life Volunteer

Sutter Memorial Hospital
09.2014 - 03.2015

MFT - Trainee

New Pathways - Catholic Social Services
06.2001 - 02.2002

Senior Deputy Probation Officer

Sacramento County Probation
06.1999 - 04.2005

Case Manager

River Oak Center For Children
05.1997 - 06.1999

Master of Arts - Counseling Psychology

National University

Bachelor of Arts - Law And Society

University of California, Santa Barbara

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