Under the guidance of the Director of Clinical Operations, I am responsible for the direct supervision of all school-based staff within the assigned clinic providing oversight regarding school-based services at area schools served by the clinic.Performs annual and semi-annual reviews for all staff to promote performance improvement and increase job satisfaction.Provides support to interns in adhering to ethics and standards of their respected disciplines under the AMFT and ASW… Show more Under the guidance of the Director of Clinical Operations, I am responsible for the direct supervision of all school-based staff within the assigned clinic providing oversight regarding school-based services at area schools served by the clinic.Performs annual and semi-annual reviews for all staff to promote performance improvement and increase job satisfaction.Provides support to interns in adhering to ethics and standards of their respected disciplines under the AMFT and ASW guidelines. Show less

Teen PHP Group Facilitator supporting adolescents in a structured Partial Hospitalization Program. I lead therapeutic group sessions, fostering a safe, supportive environment for teens to discuss, explore, and work through various personal and mental health issues. I Collaborate with the clinical team to create age-appropriate, evidence-based activities and curriculum. I Adapt materials and discussions to meet the varying needs of teens in the PHP in order for teens to step down to Outpatient… Show more Teen PHP Group Facilitator supporting adolescents in a structured Partial Hospitalization Program. I lead therapeutic group sessions, fostering a safe, supportive environment for teens to discuss, explore, and work through various personal and mental health issues. I Collaborate with the clinical team to create age-appropriate, evidence-based activities and curriculum. I Adapt materials and discussions to meet the varying needs of teens in the PHP in order for teens to step down to Outpatient services. Show less

Working with individuals to overcome childhood trauma that has filtered into their lives as adults. I work with adolescents and adults through couples and individual sessions. Using Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR), tools and techniques to overcome trauma. Provides Supervision to Interns working on their BBS hours (On site & Virtually)

Providing EMDR based clinical supervision support. Reviewing video recordings, audio records, transcripts and/or EMDR Case presentation forms to determine that interns demonstrates proficiency and fidelity to the standard EMDR Therapy protocol.

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Provided weekly trainings regarding topics of mental health to a contracted community health agency. Topics included ; boundaries, grief and loss, rapport building, safety, and self care.

Contributes clinical expertise to a team of veteran and family of veteran participants. Provides clinical expertise to our team of Critical Intervention Specialists regarding the individuals and their families serviced by VPAN. Read case reviews, offers clinical recommendations, and consult on evidence-based best practices related to presenting mental health issues.

Supervise unlicensed clinicians and oversee the facilitation of evidence based therapeutic services for clients served in the greater Los Angeles area. Provide BBS oversite to associates collecting their hours towards licensure. Facilitating training, auditing the clinicians to ensure services are delivered in accordance with recognized best practices, helping to improve communication between the clinicians and management, etc.

DPSS Co-located Programs: Disability Assessment Program

Holds primary responsibility for oversight of Wraparound program implementation to children and their families in support of the entire Wraparound Planning Program and Process. Supervises Parent Partners, and Facilitators, and Clinical Supervisor with department oversight of Therapists and Child and Family Specialist. Program Manager also integrates the MHS into Wraparound program practices to provide comprehensive continuity of care and documentation and is responsible for working… Show more Holds primary responsibility for oversight of Wraparound program implementation to children and their families in support of the entire Wraparound Planning Program and Process. Supervises Parent Partners, and Facilitators, and Clinical Supervisor with department oversight of Therapists and Child and Family Specialist. Program Manager also integrates the MHS into Wraparound program practices to provide comprehensive continuity of care and documentation and is responsible for working collaboratively with the Special Programs Director. Provides training's, ensuring quality assurance protocols are followed, and monitor systems for Mental Health and Wraparound services integration and compliance. Acts as liaison with other Masada Homes departments and external agencies and functions on teams with other clinical & support staff. Show less

Responsible for clinically and administratively supervising Wraparound Therapists and Child & Family Specialists (CFS). Reviews and ensures timely, comprehensive and strength-based clinical assessments, treatment plans and progress notes. Works collaboratively with the Wraparound Teams and ensures LA County Department of Children & Family Services and Department of Mental Health contract compliance and integrates the Wraparound program philosophy and Core Practice Model. Reports to directly to… Show more Responsible for clinically and administratively supervising Wraparound Therapists and Child & Family Specialists (CFS). Reviews and ensures timely, comprehensive and strength-based clinical assessments, treatment plans and progress notes. Works collaboratively with the Wraparound Teams and ensures LA County Department of Children & Family Services and Department of Mental Health contract compliance and integrates the Wraparound program philosophy and Core Practice Model. Reports to directly to the Wraparound Manager. Show less

• Prepares a comprehensive written psychosocial evaluation and assessment on assigned adolescents.• Provides individual psychotherapy and family therapy toresidents and their families• Actively leads treatment team meetings and create treatment plan for assigned residents• Responsible for taking inquiry calls from hospitals, families,etc, giving tours and implementing the admission process.• Attended weekly RCL screening committee meetings and clinical team meetings

• Provided a range of direct services including individual therapy, family therapy, and community based social rehab activities, collateral contacts and case management services• Completed client psychosocial assessments and diagnoses; formulated a plan of treatment which promoted development and maintained individual goals designed to facilitate individual growth, improved social interaction, ability to manage mental illness and live independently. • Interfaced and collaborated with… Show more • Provided a range of direct services including individual therapy, family therapy, and community based social rehab activities, collateral contacts and case management services• Completed client psychosocial assessments and diagnoses; formulated a plan of treatment which promoted development and maintained individual goals designed to facilitate individual growth, improved social interaction, ability to manage mental illness and live independently. • Interfaced and collaborated with clinic psychiatrist regarding client treatment planning. Updated psychiatrist as the any changes in the clients’ status (eg. Incarceration, hospitalization, case closed)• Maintained and completed all clinical and administrative record keeping associated with the delivery of services• Attended ongoing on-site training• Received Clinical supervision by well trained LCSW staff• Attended weekly Clinical staff meetings• Trained in DMH Billing documentation• Developed and maintains therapist/interventionist skills through seminars, workshops, or other forms of training/education related to working with adults with a history of mental illness.• Assisted in facilitating a client being placed on a 5150 hold or voluntary hospitalization, either by accompanying the client/family to the Psychiatric hospital, or contacting PET Team/Police to have the client placed on 5150 hold. • Maintained a productivity standard of 75% per month which equals thirty hours a week.• Maintained a case load of a minimum of fifteen to twenty clients. Show less

• Conducted individual therapy session with the dual diagnosed population• Provided crisis intervention/therapy and facilitated conflict resolution• Arrived weekly to individual/group supervision prepared with cases to discuss and ready to receive feedback and direction from supervisor• Worked in collaboration with substance abuse staff to provide dual service program for clients