Mental Health Clinician
Current● MENTAL HEALTH CLINICIAN, Humboldt County Mental Health, Eureka, CA 2016 – Present ➣ Managed referrals for the Adult Mental Health system and screened for Access Program eligibility using detailed knowledge of program criteria, screening tools, mental health diagnoses, symptoms, and consequent functional impairments. ➣ Coordinated and conducted comprehensive mental health intake assessments to collect, organize, and synthesize data as a basis for formulation, differential diagnosis, treatment planning, and appropriate referrals within the agency and the community.➣ Applied crisis mental health services, employing techniques and interventions to reduce associated risks such as suicide and harm to others.● SOCIAL WORKER, Humboldt County Social Services, Eureka, CA 2000 – 2016 ➣ Performed child and elder abuse investigations by interviewing victims and appropriate collaterals, including law enforcement agencies, to fully assess safety/risk and provide appropriate interventions. ➣ Provided case management services for children in foster care, focusing on coordinating therapeutic, health, and educational services, assessing their needs, and providing updates to the court. ➣ Delivered case management services for 35 participants in the CalWORKs program, including coordinating job search activities, obtaining childcare and transportation, and tracking participant's progress and adherence.
