Stephanie Hilado Ma Apcc Email & Phone Number

Supervise a multidisciplinary team of clinical, medical, and administrative professionals responsible for delivering specialized mental health services to over 500+ adults with severe and persistent mental illness, while overseeing consultations with clients and community partners to ensure compliance with legal, ethical, and contractual requirements.

- Supervised clinical staff in providing specialty mental health services while overseeing daily operations to optimize comprehensive treatment for underrepresented communities experiencing severe mental illness- Monitors clinical databases for quality assurance, budgetary compliance, and exceeding productivity requirements in accordance to county contracted service models

- Spearheaded mobile outreach initiatives to engage populations experiencing severe mental illness to ensure equitable access to mental health outpatient services- Led a multidisciplinary team in conducting comprehensive mental health assessments ensuring accurate diagnosis and appropriate treatment planning for psychosocial rehabilitation services

- Providing crisis intervention in a residential alternative to hospitalization for adults who are experiencing a severe mental health crisis and demonstrate a need for stabilization to develop effective coping strategies, medication stabilization, and linkage to community resources in a structured treatment facility- Oversee holistic and comprehensive case management services including: intake assessment, progress monitoring, benefit and financial assessment, advocacy, referrals, discharge summaries, and coordination for long-term treatment and aftercare planning- Utilized knowledge of psychiatric diagnoses, signs, symptoms of specific disorders and developmental stages to determine appropriate discharge plans, facilitate utilization reviews, and assess treatment planning

- Conducted clinical interviews to gather detailed histories and presenting symptoms for individuals seeking specialty mental health services with the application of DSM 5 TR criteria to formulate diagnosis and treatment recommendations- Managed intake processes through collaboration with a triage team to facilitate urgent medication evaluations and providing crisis intervention services for imminent client safety concerns

- Providing individual insight and skill based psychotherapy, case management, and treatment plan development for adults ages 20-56 to foster improvement in daily life skills and management of mental health symptoms from an outpatient setting- Documented clinical interactions including the execution of detailed evidenced-based interventions, assessment of symptom severity, risk for harm, relapse, and decompensation while in treatment for the Central/North Central region of San Diego

San Diego, California, United States

- Conduct skilled direct 1:1 patient care to clients in a short term acute residential treatment program, evaluate patient progress and status, record clinical SNAP notes, and facilitate individual and group therapy sessions- Monitoring signs and symptoms of mental health stability and sobriety for each client in order to reduce risk for harm within the community while also addressing social service needs- Manage initial psychological assessments for clients, utilizing a psychosocial rehabilitation focus and dynamic team-based approach in collaboration with clinical and medical teams, insurance providers, and referral sources

- Directed client-centered, strength-based, culturally competent individualized intakes and individual counseling for children, adolescents, adults, and significant others suffering from experiences of sexual assault - Connect clients with appropriate referrals to legal and community resources as well as provide follow-up consultation while maintaining client confidentiality at all times- Provide on-call advocacy for crisis center hotline and educating victims on their rights and sexual assault reporting options if receiving assistance from medical officials or law enforcement- Completed 56 hours of Sexual Assault training for certification

San Bernardino

- Implement Applied Behavior Analysis Plans for elementary and high school students on the Autism spectrum- Provide one on one services to meet goals for behavioral changes, while assessing progress, and modifying behavioral plans if necessary- Collect data daily and complied graphs to properly track students progress through the academic year- Supervise classroom instruction, speech, and occupational therapy sessions to enforce positive attitudes in communicating, problem-solving, and life social skills

- Facilitate personal, social and educational growth in at-risk and developmentally challenged youth through one on one and group sessions, as well as role modeling appropriate behaviors- Assess and document resident capability to engage in positive and appropriate behavior and social interactions, including federal- and state-mandated forms, client diagnostic records, incident reports and progress notes- Improving resident's behavior through positive reinforcement and Trauma Informed Care techniques, including proper techniques to de-escalate youth and if necessary, physically restrain the youth from committing harm to themselves or others

Santa Cruz, California

- Collaborate with students and faculty in organizing over 10+ small to large scale events in promoting pillars of pride, philanthropy, and networking- Organize a campus-wide network for student leaders to volunteer for the UCSC community through social media outreach resulting in 100+ volunteers- Advertise the Career Advising Network for students to gain mentorships with alumni- Recruit 150+ volunteers for Giving Day winning Silver Circle of Excellence Award for Student Initiatives

Oasis High School

- Completed training and received certification as a mandated reporter of child abuse and neglect with focus on on-site isolation boundaries, legal requirements, and how to report.- Teaching Assistant for grades 9-12 and providing behavioral support for students at Oasis High School- Provided college advising for dual enrollment at Cabrillo College. - Developed curriculum for elective courses including course requirements and assignments.- Construct workshops for students to develop professional and leadership skills.

Uc Santa Cruz

- Spearhead student initiatives addressing the financial barriers for students of color resulting a 18% yield rate of student admissions. - Develop administrative procedures and oversee filing systems and records- Engaged in critical budget analyses for $200,000 budget to ensure four year sustainability. - Compile data assessment and research for program growth and improvement of strategic goals.- Interviewed and effectively participated in the hiring of incoming staff. - Communicate effectively and respectfully with diverse groups and individuals.

Uc Santa Cruz

- Coordinated a three day Student Initiated Outreach program to serve 29 prospective students from under-resourced communities. - Composed funding and budget proposal of $30,000 highlighting the goals, objectives, and methodologies through backward timelining. - Promoted higher education and the importance of cultural identity through workshops and collaborations with other ethnic organizations.- Partnered with the Chancellor, financial aid office, admissions office, alumni, and current students to provide resources for the participants. - Trained for the facilitation of workshops on intersectionality and micro-aggressions.

Master'S Degree, Marriage And Family Therapy/ Clinical Counseling

Bachelors, Psychology