Roger Rivera Email & Phone Number

Los Angeles, California, United States

Los Angeles, California, United States

Acted as a program liaison to DMH Intensive Care Division during concurrent authorization and program meetings.Nurtured relationships with community health partners and county representatives by communicating accurate census data that contributed to a increase of bed utilization to over 80% since August 2023Managed and mitigated crisis situations on-site to ensure member and staff safety with the purpose of decreasing the need for hospitalization and considering voluntary/involuntary hospitalization.Provided coaching and training to the clinical team to ensure that documentation (ex. Service plans and Assessments) abided by county and state guidelines. Facilitated multidisciplinary staff treatment meetings where members' psychiatric and clinical needs are assessed weekly to ensure medical necessity. Conducted internal audits and quality improvement on clinical documentation.Supported the needs of the program through staff scheduling and on-call supervision. Provided supervision to clinical staff and 5 interns of various fields (MSW, MFT, PsyED) with a strengths based lens to increase additional clinical services, improving the effectiveness of the overall program.Supported and prepared for external audits such as CARF and State DHCS.Implemented and oversaw the responsibilities for clinical services and standards of care for clients, and administrative needs.Assisted with recruitment, screening, hiring, onboarding, performance evaluations and terminations of all clinical staff.Provided clinical treatment to individuals with a mental health diagnosis and/or substance use background, utilizing evidence based practices in individual and group settings.Administered psychosocial, DTS/DTO risk, and service plan assessments.Provided clients clinical case-management for linkage with housing and mental health services.Ensured that all services provided were documented using company procedures and county requirements.

Southern California

-Coordinated and facilitated SST meetings to address learner challenges.-Collaborated with facilitators, parents, and student support staff to create academic and social emotional/behavioral intervention strategies to support learners.-Facilitated social-emotional groups for grade levels K-12 on various topics including: relationship-building, thoughts & emotions, college & career, and horticultural therapy.-Provided crisis counseling and administered risk-assessments to ensure student safety.-Coordinated and administered the PSAT 8/9 & 10 for middle school and high school students..-Provided academic and career advising to ensure students were on a pathway to graduation and post-graduation plans.-Utilized various databases to monitor data on student progress such as SEIS, Pathways, and SCOIR.-Provided designated instructional service (DIS) counseling to address social-emotional challenges in the classroom.

Los Angeles Metropolitan Area

-Provided informal school-based counseling using cognitive behavioral techniques for students 6th-12th grade.-Monitored students’ academic progress, mental health, and sociability through on-going assessments.-Performed suicide and self-harm risk assessments to ensure student safety and support.-Facilitated a group supporting students transitioning into 6th grade with an emphasis on socio- emotional development.-Worked effectively with a range of students and parents from diverse and cultural backgrounds in a multidisciplinary setting.-Followed governmental laws and regulations including students’ rights of confidentiality and limits, compliance of HIPPA laws, reporting of child abuse and related regulations, and ethical and professional standards.-Participated in Individualized Education Plan (IEP) meetings to advocate for students’ mental health needs.-Coordinated and facilitated mental health workshops that emphasized goal setting, mindfulness, and self-care.-Collected and analyzed student data to drive clinical and program interventions.-Followed ASCA standards in creating and administering a school counseling program. -Collaborated with teaching staff to collect data on student progress, and recommended classroom based-interventions to address students social-emotional challenges.

Greater Los Angeles Area

-Employment Specialist for Breaking Barriers, a rapid rehousing and employment partnership with Chrysalis, LA County Probation Department, Brilliant Corners, DHS, CSH, and RAND -Conduct 1-on-1 case-management services and activities including resume building, practice interviews, job applications, and cover letters.-Maintained accurate client/program data to manage caseload and generate reports as needed.-Orient, assess, and provide case management for clients. Assed clients for job readiness, including substance abuse, legal history, mental, and physical health.-Managed program level data utilizing Service Point HMIS and other data systems to track services, generate report and analyze relevant data

Lynwood, Ca

-Provided academic and college advising for high school students pursuing a higher education.-Facilitated workshops on the college application process, facilitating topics on financial aid, college applications, and academic support services. -Coordinated with college representatives to provide informational sessions to high school students.-Coordinate school-wide events that emphasized on college and career readiness.-Referreed students to resources, including scholarships and career exploration programs.

Public

Developed and coordinated outreach measures to increase student enrollment.Facilitated a youth development curriculum that focused on themes of social justice and individual self-empowerment.Coordinated and managed systems supporting student management and retention.Created a site work plan to ensure the implementation and management of various projects.Created a weekly newsletter highlighting program achievements and oppourtuntiesCoordinated and facilitated workshops that emphasized on college and career readiness themes

Master'S Degree, Counselor Education/School Counseling And Guidance Services

Bachelor’S Degree, Political Science And Government