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FAMILY WELLBEING SUPERVISOR/MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELOR
Professional Summary

Mental Health Counselor with skill in leading situation-specific counseling sessions. Experienced in working with children, adolescents and adults in various settings both residential and day treatments in the community. Motivated to learn, grow and excel in your company.

Skills
  • Social Services and Case Management, providing appropriate linkage/referrals to resources in the community
  • Experienced in working with various ages and population with Adults, Children, Teens, Transitional Youth and Families while providing individual treatment, group support, crisis intervention and education
  • Collaboration with the local community, working closely with school districts, probation, police departments, social services and other services providers
  • Certified in various courses Nonviolent Crisis Intervention, Group Dynamics, Trauma, PTSD, Grief & Loss, Anger Management, Motivational Interviewing, Mindfulness in Working with Challenged Children & their Families, Understanding ADHD/ADD in working with ages12-18 boys/girls
  • Modalities of treatment used Strength-based solution focused, Cognitive Behavioral, Life Skills/Teen substance abuse training (Parent Project Program), Crisis Intervention, Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP) for Adolescents
  • Experienced in working a culturally diverse population
  • Knowledge of juvenile justice system
  • Learning disability awareness
Work History
Family Wellbeing Supervisor/Mental Health Counselor, 06/2000 to 09/2017
Tri-City Mental Health – Pomona, CA
  • Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional client/consumer support
  • Implemented programs designed to address needs of families: children, teens, young adults (known as Transitional Age Youth), adults/older adults
  • Worked closely with our Outpatient Children's Department Full Service Partnerships (FSP), Wraparound Services
  • Developed support groups for children, teens, and parents
  • Worked in collaborations with local communities including Los Angeles Juvenile Probation, Department of Children Family Services, Group Homes , Social Services and Schools
  • Provided wide range of supportive services to clients/consumers in the mental health system
  • Implemented and provided as needed Crisis Intervention, The Parent Project, Case Management, Therapy and Supervision
  • Ran individual therapy and family therapy sessions for children ages 6 years to 18 years
  • Worked with school districts, Elementary-High School Students, including LA Unified School Districts and Bonita Unified School Districts
  • Delivered client assessments for those struggling with addiction or relationship issues and implemented strategies based on client needs
  • Displayed sensitivity to cultural and linguistic needs of clients and families served
  • Provided comprehensive case management services, including creating treatment plans and connecting clients and families to appropriate resources
  • Facilitated smooth discharge by encouraging and reassuring clients throughout transitions
  • Worked with mandated clients in various levels to ensure that the client maintain a level of stability
  • Provided complex crisis intervention and stabilization to those in psychological distress
  • Employed methodologies such as cognitive behavioral therapy, trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy and neuro-linguistic programming to assist clients
Medical Social Worker Intern, 09/1999 to 09/2001
Citrus Valley Medical Center, Queen Of The Valley – West Covina, CA
  • Delivered social work services to patients from newborns to older adults in a hospital settings
  • Preserved and prepared reports and treatment records
  • Worked with medical teams, patients and families to implement effective treatment plans
  • Organized clinical documentation, treatment plans, and referrals
  • Conducted Psychosocial Assessments and needs assessments including Brief Solution Focused, Grief & Loss Therapy, and Crisis Intervention
  • Support Groups for families, caregivers, educational classes
  • Coordinated program referrals for community-based resources
Social Worker Intern, 09/1998 to 09/1999
Prototypes Women's Center – Pomona, CA
  • Delivered comprehensive therapeutic services to children, adolescents and adults to support child welfare and prevention services
  • Maintained regular contact with clients by calling and visiting clients' homes
  • Secured housing, medical care and employment for clients by collaborating with various community agencies
  • Provided social work services to young and older adult women, including psychosocial assessments, individual and family therapy, case management, discharge planning and referrals
  • Collaborated with community partners in the community, Department of Children Family Services, Los Angeles County Probation, Recovery Programs
  • Counseled individuals and families regarding mental health, substance abuse, physical abuse and rehabilitation issues
Child Care Worker, 06/1994 to 08/1995
New Alternatives Group Home – Orange, CA
  • Monitored entrances and exits to maintain safety and organized environments
  • Worked and supervised children and teens (ages 7-15 years old) placed by court
  • Completed Psychosocial assessments and provided individual treatment, and support groups
  • Provided transportation to school off site, social activities working with children and teens on social skills, daily activities and providing a supportive environment
  • Applied positive behavior management techniques to enhance social interactions and emotional development
  • Crisis Intervention (Nonviolent Crisis Intervention-CPI)
  • Prepared healthy foods and beverages for children based on optimal dietary guidelines and individual restrictions
  • Met with parents about daily activities, positive developments and issues
Education
Masters in Social Work: Mental Health, 05/2000
University of Southren California - Los Angeles, CA
Bachelor of Arts: Psychology, 05/1994
Mount St. Mary's College - Los Angeles, CA
Certifications
  • First Aid/CPR Certified
  • Registered with Board Of Behavioral Sciences as an Associate Clinical Social Worker
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Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

  • Tri-City Mental Health
  • Citrus Valley Medical Center, Queen Of The Valley
  • Prototypes Women's Center
  • New Alternatives Group Home

School Attended

  • University of Southren California
  • Mount St. Mary's College

Job Titles Held:

  • Family Wellbeing Supervisor/Mental Health Counselor
  • Medical Social Worker Intern
  • Social Worker Intern
  • Child Care Worker

Degrees

  • Masters in Social Work : Mental Health , 05/2000
    Bachelor of Arts : Psychology , 05/1994

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