Yvonne Ann Gordon
Roseville,CA
Summary
With 20 years of experience in diverse mental health settings, I have provided mental health services to individuals, including children, adolescents, and families struggling with a mental health crisis. As an experienced leader with a strong background in guiding teams, I consistently achieve strategic objectives. My collaborative approach and commitment to excellence are valued techniques. I welcome the challenge of being a leader who is successful at motivating and building positive team dynamics to accomplish aggressive goals. In previous leadership roles, I remained dedicated to open, communicative culture where employees feel empowered to contribute to company's success.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Mental Health Professional
Kaiser Permanente
06.2022 - Current
- Adult Intensive Outpatient Program
- Co-facilitate Young Adult Virtual Therapy Group
- Co-facilitate a Life Skills Group Therapy
- Case Management
- IOP intakes and assessment
- Co-facilitate IOP Virtual GroupTherapy
- Performed client assessments and developed treatment plans.
- Increased client retention rates by consistently demonstrating empathy, professionalism, and a commitment to excellent patient care.
- Documented client progress in confidential files.
- Provided comprehensive case management services, created treatment plans, and connected clients and families to appropriate resources.
- Guided clients in effective therapeutic exercises integrated from Cognitive Behavior Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT).
- Provided targeted therapeutic interventions for clients experiencing a variety of mental health challenges, including anxiety disorders, depression, trauma-related issues, and substance abuse concerns.
Licensed Mental Health Professional
Kaiser Permanente
06.2021 - 06.2022
- Adult Outpatient Individual Therapy
- Virtual group Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Anxiety
- Provided targeted therapeutic interventions for clients experiencing variety of mental health challenges, including anxiety disorders, depression, trauma-related issues, and substance abuse concerns.
- Increased client retention rates by consistently demonstrating empathy, professionalism, and commitment to excellent patient care.
- Documented client progress in confidential files.
- Assessed mental health needs to determine nature and extent of clients' emotional, behavioral or mental health issues.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
Chief Mental Health Clinician (Program Manager)
San Joaquin County Behavioral Health Services
10.2016 - 06.2021
- Ensure programming needs are operating well
- Work with community based organizations contracted with San Joaquin County Behavioral Health to ensure client needs are being met with positive results
- Create employee work schedules of Mental Health Outreach Workers in Crisis Intervention Services
- Professional presentations to companion BHS Divisions regarding Crisis Services updates
- Member of WI 5150 Training Development Committee and trainer for BHS Clinicians whose job duties include psychiatric evaluations
- Supervision and evaluation of Crisis supervisors and probationary clinicians
- Daily check in with clerical staff to help with client scheduling and clerical programming needs
- Contributed to ongoing professional development programs for staff members, sharing knowledge of current best practices in the field of crisis mental health management
- Participated actively in weekly case conferences discussing progress/needs of clients to inform overall treatment approach.
- Trained new clinicians in agency policies and procedures, ensuring consistent service delivery across the organization.
- Displayed sensitivity to cultural and linguistic needs of clients and families served.
- Adhered to ethical and legal standards for confidentiality, protecting clients' privacy.
- Worked collaboratively with other mental health professionals to provide consistent care and minimize diversion.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
- Managed and supervised administrative and daily program operations, complying with policies and regulations.
- Identified program obstacles and communicated possible impacts to team.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team members for comprehensive mental health care plans.
Mental Health Clinician III (Program Supervisor)
San Joaquin County Behavioral Health Services
11.2015 - 10.2016
- Responsibilities included supervision of clinical staff who completed psychiatric evaluations
- Supervision of Peer Counselors and Outreach Workers
- Collaborate with management team to ensure daily operations are completed in a timely manner
- Communication with crisis residential facilities to help further stabilize clients
- Weekly report of all clients in treatment with crisis residential facilities
- Provided crisis intervention services, de-escalating high-risk situations and connecting clients with appropriate resources.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team members for comprehensive mental health care plans.
- Trained new clinicians in agency policies and procedures, ensuring consistent service delivery across the organization.
- Adhered to ethical and legal standards for confidentiality, protecting clients' privacy.
- Conducted crisis interventions to respond to clients in crisis, assess immediate needs and provide support and resources.
- Observed and monitored client behavior and responses to treatment.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Participated actively in weekly case conferences discussing progress/needs of clients to inform overall treatment approach.
- Enhanced patient well-being by implementing evidence-based therapeutic interventions.
- Worked collaboratively with other mental health professionals to provide consistent care and minimize diversion.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
Mental Health Clinician II
San Joaquin County Behavioral Health Services
03.2013 - 11.2015
- Responsibilities include individual therapy with children and adolescents using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Art Therapy, & Play Therapy
- Functional Family Therapy with at risk children with their families in community
- Crisis Screenings earned 5150 Privileges
- Adhered to ethical and legal standards for confidentiality, protecting clients' privacy.
- Developed goal-oriented psychoeducational and activity therapy groups to improve clients' level of functioning.
- Individual case consultations; weekly group consultations
- Collaboration with MHSA contractor services for case management of foster care and adopted youth
- Continuous education and implementation of MediCal regulation.
Mental Health Clinician I
San Joaquin County Behavioral Health Services
09.2012 - 03.2013
- Responsibilities include individual therapy with children and adolescents using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy & Art Therapy; weekly case consultations; weekly group consultations; collaboration with MHSA contractor services for case management of foster care and adopted youth; daily progress documentation for individual cases; learn and implement MediCal regulations
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (Independent Contractor)
Pacific Counseling Associates
09.2010 - 09.2012
- Responsibilities as an Independent Contractor included individual, group, family, and couples therapy using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Art Therapy; established and facilitated group therapy for teen survivors of sexual abuse; established and facilitated group therapy for women survivors of domestic violence; co-author curriculum for teen survivors of abuse; co-facilitated group therapy and individual therapy for individuals convicted of sex offenses; assisted with Bonding Studies with Clinical Director; weekly case consultation; daily progress documentation; contacting private insurance for Utilization Review; weekly private insurance billing; clinical reports for CPS families in court ordered treatment
Marriage and Family Therapist Intern
Pacific Counseling Associates
04.2005 - 09.2010
- Responsibilities as Marriage and Family Therapist Intern included supervised individual, group, family, and couples therapy using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy as assigned and supervised by Clinical Director; co-facilitated group therapy and individual therapy for individuals convicted of sex offenses; daily documentation of services; weekly individual supervision; weekly group supervision; monthly billing and invoice
Education
M.A. - Counseling Psychology
National University
Stockton, CA01.2004
B.A. - Behavioral Science
National University
Stockton, CA01.2001
Skills
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Crisis Management
- Conflict Resolution
- Patient Safety
- Multicultural Competence
- Mental Health Crisis Intervention
- Bipolar Disorder Management
- Sexual Assault Victim Support and Treatment
- Grief and Loss Therapy
- Psychoeducation Delivery
- Team Building
- Professionalism with Excellent Communication
Training/Experience
- Crisis Mental Health Screening
- Facilitator for WI 5150 Privileges Training (San Joaquin County)
- Functional Family Therapy training
- Experience with individuals and families with Court Ordered treatment
- Art Therapy Training
- Suicide Prevention Training
- Management of Assaultive Behaviors Training
- Incident Command System Training
- CPR/AED training (yearly)
- San Joaquin County Leadership Academy
- EEO Coordinator
Personal Information
License: California LMFT #49038
Timeline
Licensed Mental Health Professional
Kaiser Permanente
06.2022 - Current
Licensed Mental Health Professional
Kaiser Permanente
06.2021 - 06.2022
Chief Mental Health Clinician (Program Manager)
San Joaquin County Behavioral Health Services
10.2016 - 06.2021
Mental Health Clinician III (Program Supervisor)
San Joaquin County Behavioral Health Services
11.2015 - 10.2016
Mental Health Clinician II
San Joaquin County Behavioral Health Services
03.2013 - 11.2015
Mental Health Clinician I
San Joaquin County Behavioral Health Services
09.2012 - 03.2013
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (Independent Contractor)
Pacific Counseling Associates
09.2010 - 09.2012
Marriage and Family Therapist Intern
Pacific Counseling Associates
04.2005 - 09.2010
M.A. - Counseling Psychology
National University
B.A. - Behavioral Science
National University
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