Alexandra Teter Email & Phone Number

Walnut Creek, California, United States

San Francisco Bay Area

San Francisco Bay Area

San Francisco Bay Area

San Francisco Bay Area

Report directly to the Executive Director. Responsible for providing quality care to clients ensuring smooth operation of the program and that appropriate treatment is provided. Act as a liaison between Safe Harbor and Yolo County which includes attending bi-monthly system utilization review meetings to give updates on client progress, collaborate with case managers and psychiatrists for continuity of care, and connect clients to appropriate community resources. Ensure smooth operation of the… Show more Report directly to the Executive Director. Responsible for providing quality care to clients ensuring smooth operation of the program and that appropriate treatment is provided. Act as a liaison between Safe Harbor and Yolo County which includes attending bi-monthly system utilization review meetings to give updates on client progress, collaborate with case managers and psychiatrists for continuity of care, and connect clients to appropriate community resources. Ensure smooth operation of the Yolo County warm line operating out of Safe Harbor. Submit semi-annual reports to the YCCC board members. Develop and maintain relationships with other counties and collaborative partners. Responsible for the ongoing supervision of staff including yearly evaluations to maintain high standards of client care. Provide on-going clinical training to staff on working with various diagnoses and levels of functioning. Responsible for maintaining all licensing requirements as set by Community Care Licensing and the Department of Mental Health. Summary of Accomplishments:Developed more efficient hiring process that decreases time frame between offer of employment and start date.Developed and implemented policy and procedure for clients referred to Safe Harbor through various grants. Show less

Reported directly to the Program Director. Responsible for the direct supervision of staff including ongoing training related to documentation, treatment planning, discharge planning, and assessments. Maintained a therapeutic milieu, oversaw the day-to-day operations of the program, and ensured the satisfaction of clients. Assisted Program Director to ensure compliance with all licensing and regulatory requirements as well as agency policies and procedures. Assisted Program Director with… Show more Reported directly to the Program Director. Responsible for the direct supervision of staff including ongoing training related to documentation, treatment planning, discharge planning, and assessments. Maintained a therapeutic milieu, oversaw the day-to-day operations of the program, and ensured the satisfaction of clients. Assisted Program Director to ensure compliance with all licensing and regulatory requirements as well as agency policies and procedures. Assisted Program Director with completing necessary reports including semi-annual program and staff evaluations. Assisted Program Director in hiring/firing and disciplinary actions of staff. Summary of Accomplishments:Acting Program Director for four months.Heavily involved in implementing new contracts with outside agencies including Placer County and Kaiser Permanente. Enhanced Policy and Procedure for handling all medications and developed Policy and Procedure for Kaiser Permanente clients. Provided agency-wide training on various mental health topics. Show less

Assessed clients before they enter the program. Provided one-on-one's to clients regarding treatment and discharge planning. Acted as part of a treatment team that included psychiatrists, case managers, conservators, and clinicians to determine length of stay. Connected clients to community resources and lead group sessions. Developed observable and measurable treatment plans. Assisted with medication management. Summary of Accomplishments:Provided program trainings for line… Show more Assessed clients before they enter the program. Provided one-on-one's to clients regarding treatment and discharge planning. Acted as part of a treatment team that included psychiatrists, case managers, conservators, and clinicians to determine length of stay. Connected clients to community resources and lead group sessions. Developed observable and measurable treatment plans. Assisted with medication management. Summary of Accomplishments:Provided program trainings for line staff.Met weekly with clinical supervisor to discuss client cases and implement appropriate interventions.Assisted with training of new staff Show less

Conducted one-hour individual, family, and group sessions for adults and teens in an outpatient counseling setting. Maintained clinical records and documentation for every client contact. Scheduled clients and maintained appropriate client records. Responsible for being familiar with community resources for referral purposes.Summary of Accomplishments:Provided treatment regarding relationships, abuse, anger, anxiety, and depression under the supervision of a licensed… Show more Conducted one-hour individual, family, and group sessions for adults and teens in an outpatient counseling setting. Maintained clinical records and documentation for every client contact. Scheduled clients and maintained appropriate client records. Responsible for being familiar with community resources for referral purposes.Summary of Accomplishments:Provided treatment regarding relationships, abuse, anger, anxiety, and depression under the supervision of a licensed clinician.Implemented Cognitive Behavioral techniques Show less

Provided behavioral interventions to Autistic children ages 3-5 in a home and school environment. Assisted Behavioral Consultants in developing weekly treatment plans. Implemented behavioral techniques. Worked autonomously and in a team environment. Collected data.

Tutored and Mentored foster youth teenagers ages 12-15 in an after school program. Met 1:1 to tutor in Math, Reading, and Spelling. Discussed life problems and goals and provided support and empathy to accomplish goals and overcome obstacles. Developed successful and meaningful relationships with teenage girls and their familiesAssisted in improving emotional stability and decision making for life choices

B.A, International Relations; Industrialized Countries

M.A, Marriage And Family Therapy