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MENTAL HEALTH PROGRAM MANAGER
Professional Summary

I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor with an inexhaustible passion for helping others overcome their personal obstacles.and improve the quality of their health and wellbeing. I believe each person can use their unique strengths and abilities to enhance the quality of their health and life. IFo the last 30 years, I have served in various behavioral health rolesc to support individuals in


I have a demonstrated track record of successfully working with diverse client populations in one-on-one and group settings. I have excelled as a clinician, case manager, program developer, program manager and behavioral health coach.


pecializing in [Type of therapy]. 




strong track record of establishing solid relationships with clients, co-workers, administration and local agencies.


I am skilled at motivating, communicating and advocating for clients.


I am a responsible self-starter who communicates well and i


Professional Experience
Mental Health Program Manager 11/2006 to 02/2012 Mental Health Systems, Inc San Diego, CA
  • Fulfilled all administrative, fiscal, supervisory and community relations responsibilities required for the successful development and operations of a clubhouse for adults living with severe and persistent mental illness.
  • Developed program services and policies; supervised and trained clubhouse staff, practicum students and volunteers in providing strength-based recovery, rehabilitation and crisis intervention services.
  • Evidence-based practices utilized included ICCD Clubhouse model, Recovery and Bio-Psychosocial Rehabilitation models, CCISC co-occurring model, the Stages of Change model, Trauma Informed Care, Client -Centered Care and Motivational Interviewing.
  • Also provided crisis intervention, case management, rehabilitation and SSI Advocacy services for clubhouse members.
  • Collaborated with community providers and organizations to support individuals in accessing resources and provide community education.
01/1993 to 01/2008 San Diego, CA
  • Provided psychotherapy services in private practice as a Registered Psychological Assistant.
  • Worked with individuals, families and couples seeking therapy for severe mental illness, mood disorders, bereavement, addictions, relationship concerns and life-span issues.
08/2006 to 11/2006 Mental Health Clinician Mental Health Systems, Inc San Diego, CA
  • Provided clinical and administrative services to assist clients, receiving services from a defunded mental health clinic, transition to new mental health treatment providers.
  • Therapist in Private Practice.
Outpatient Behavioral Health Therapist and Treatment Coordinator 12/1994 to 10/2005 Scripps Health San Diego, CA.
  • Provided group, individual, family and milieu therapy, clinical assessment, treatment and discharge planning and case management services in a partial hospitalization and outpatient treatment program.
  • Gained extensive experience working with older adults and individuals with co-occurring addiction or developmental challenges.
Mental Health Worker 12/1994 to 02/1995 Charter Hospital of San Diego San Diego, CA.
  • Provided patient care on all inpatient units and provided activity groups on a per diem basis.
  • Left for full-time position with Scripps Health.
Mental Health Worker 07/1994 to 01/1995 Bayview Hospital Chula Vista, CA.
  • Managed the milieu on the adult, geriatric and adolescent behavioral health units.
  • Provided individual patient support and facilitated educational and recreational activities.
07/1994 to 09/1994 Outpatient Behavioral Health Therapist Southwood Partial Hospitalization Program San Diego, CA.
  • Developed group therapy curriculum.
  • Provided individual, group and milieu therapy and case management services for adults living with severe mental illness.
  • Program was closed when hospital was sold and renamed Bayview Hospital.
Administrative Assistant to the 07/1990 to 09/1994 California School of Professional Psychology San Diego, CA.
  • Fulfilled all administrative duties involved in offering courses in integrated psychology, expressive arts and comparative cultures.
  • Served as teaching assistant for some courses.
Psychology Intern 08/1992 to 08/1993 Southward Psychiatric Hospital Chula Vista, CA.
  • Provided individual, group, couples and family therapy with patients in the ICU, open unit, Dual Diagnosis Track and the Partial Hospitalization Program.
  • Provided psychological evaluations and public seminars on stress management and parenting.
Psychology Intern 08/1991 to 08/1992 University of San Diego Counseling Center San Diego, CA.
  • Provided individual, family and couples counseling with a culturally diverse population.
  • Provided clinical assessment services, career exploration and psycho-educational presentations.
09/1990 to 07/1991 San Marcos School District San Marcos, CA.
  • Developed and facilitated group counseling program for children in elementary school.
  • Completed psychological evaluations and participated in IEP meetings for learning disabled and seriously emotionally disturbed children.
  • Served as a consultant to teachers and developed individual behavioral programs for children.
Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Program Manager 08/1987 to 06/1989 Valley Women's Resource Center Palmer, AK.
  • Responsible for the development and delivery of residential and outpatient domestic violence, sexual assault (DV/SA) and crisis intervention services for women and children.
  • Managed a twenty-five bed shelter for women and children.
  • Facilitated domestic violence, sexual assault and women's incest survivor groups.
  • Provided crisis counseling and legal advocacy services.
  • Supervised operation of 24-hour crisis intervention telephone line that served several communities, and answered after hour calls for the Community Counseling Center.
  • Trained and supervised the DV/SA counseling staff of ten, agency volunteers, interns and practicum students.
  • Supervised service delivery in the Community Education and Outreach Program, DV/SA Children's Program, Parenting Program, Services to Young Pregnant Women Program and Child Sexual Abuse Treatment Program.
  • Participated in grant writing and developed the agency's policies and procedures.
  • Co-facilitated court ordered batterer's intervention program.
  • Provided community DV/SA education/training and coordinated services with agencies and community organizations in an effort to decrease domestic violence and sexual assault.
Outpatient Behavioral Health Counselor 09/1987 to 06/1988 Mat-Su Community Counseling Center Wasilla, AK.
  • Contracted to provide crisis intervention, assessment and psychotherapy services for individuals, children and families.
Psychology Intern 05/1987 to 08/1987 Mat-Su Community Counseling Center Wasilla, AK.
  • Provided intake assessments and individual, family and child therapy.
  • Provided case management and individual and group rehabilitation services for adults with severe mental illness, who participated in the Community Support Program.
Domestic Violence/Sexual Assault Counselor and Shelter Supervisor 08/1986 to 08/1987 Valley Women's Resource Center Palmer, AK.
  • Facilitated domestic violence, sexual assault, incest survivors, children's and women's groups.
  • Supervised the operation of a twenty-five bed shelter for women and children and 24 hour crisis intervention telephone services.
  • Supervised and trained counseling staff of ten.
Intern 01/1987 to 05/1987 Counseling and Growth Center, University of Alaska Anchorage, AK.
  • Provided client assessments and individual, couples, family, and career counseling.
Volunteer Outreach Program Coordinator 09/1985 to 06/1986 Catholic Social Services Anchorage, AK.
  • Developed and coordinated a parish based community social service outreach program.
  • Recruited, trained and supervised volunteers to provide emotional support, referrals and basic needs items and services for individuals and families experiencing socio-economic hardship, psychological distress or physical illness.
  • Coordinated services with community social service agencies, churches and organizations.
  • Wrote a manual for the Catholic Archdiocese of Anchorage on how to develop parish based community outreach programs.
Education and Training
Master of Arts: Psychology 1991 Alliant University, School of Professional Psychology San Diego, CA Psychology
Bachelor of Arts: Psychology 1985 University of Alaska Anchorage, AK GPA: Magna Cum Laude. Psychology Magna Cum Laude.
Associate of Arts: Psychology 1984 Mat-Su Community College Palmer, AK Psychology
Associate of Arts: Office Occupations 1983 Mat-Su Community College Palmer, AK Office Occupations
Ph.D: Clinical Psychology Clinical Psychology
Interests
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC). Submitted application in December of 2011 to be licensed as a LPCC with the California Board of Behavioral Sciences. CPR and AED Certification by the American Heart Association, January 2012 Alcohol and Other Drug Education (AOD): Completed 315 hours of AOD studies in 2009/2010 at the MHS William R. Mead Academy.
Additional Information
  • LICENSURE/CERTIFICATIONS/VOCATIONAL TRAINING Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC). Submitted application in December of 2011 to be licensed as a LPCC with the California Board of Behavioral Sciences. CPR and AED Certification by the American Heart Association, January 2012 Alcohol and Other Drug Education (AOD): Completed 315 hours of AOD studies in 2009/2010 at the MHS William R. Mead Academy.
  • AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS In May 2009, I was selected as the Mental Health Systems Honoree Employee at the San Diego Annual Mental Health Recognition Dinner. In 2010, the clubhouse received the Golden Footprint Citizen's Activist Award from Walk San Diego, for its community campaign to improve pedestrian safety near the clubhouse. In 2011, the clubhouse was nominated by the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), North Coastal Affiliate for Mental Health Program of the Year. In 2011, the clubhouse was presented with an award from the County of San Diego Behavioral Health Services for efforts with emergency preparedness.
Skills
administrative, administrative duties, arts, agency, basic, behavioral health, case management, community relations, consultant, Counseling, crisis intervention, Client, clients, delivery, DV, Diagnosis, discharge planning, emotional support, family therapy, grant writing, legal, meetings, mental health, mental illness, patient care, policies, presentations, psychology, psychotherapy, receiving, Rehabilitation, rehabilitation services, seminars, SSI, stress management, supervisory, teaching, telephone, therapy, Trauma
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Companies Worked For:

  • Mental Health Systems, Inc
  • Mental Health Clinician Mental Health Systems, Inc
  • Scripps Health
  • Charter Hospital of San Diego
  • Bayview Hospital
  • Outpatient Behavioral Health Therapist Southwood Partial Hospitalization Program
  • California School of Professional Psychology
  • Southward Psychiatric Hospital
  • University of San Diego Counseling Center
  • San Marcos School District
  • Valley Women's Resource Center
  • Mat-Su Community Counseling Center
  • Counseling and Growth Center, University of Alaska
  • Catholic Social Services

School Attended

  • Alliant University, School of Professional Psychology
  • University of Alaska
  • Mat-Su Community College

Job Titles Held:

  • Mental Health Program Manager
  • Outpatient Behavioral Health Therapist and Treatment Coordinator
  • Mental Health Worker
  • Administrative Assistant to the
  • Psychology Intern
  • Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Program Manager
  • Outpatient Behavioral Health Counselor
  • Psychology Intern
  • Domestic Violence/Sexual Assault Counselor and Shelter Supervisor
  • Intern
  • Volunteer Outreach Program Coordinator

Degrees

  • Master of Arts : Psychology 1991
    Bachelor of Arts : Psychology 1985
    Associate of Arts : Psychology 1984
    Associate of Arts : Office Occupations 1983
    Ph.D : Clinical Psychology

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