Administers comprehensive care for a caseload of 100+ clients with varying diagnoses, acuity levels, and support needs.
Provides clients with referrals to internal or external clinical, medical, or community resources to support treatment goals.
Provides psychoeducation and teaches coping, communication, and daily living skills to support client stability and functioning.
Participates in case conferences, supervision, and continuing education to support best clinical practice.
Primary Therapist
ALSANA
Monterey
03.2024 - 05.2025
Conducts individual and family therapy sessions, utilizing tailored interventions to meet the unique needs of clients diagnosed with eating disorders and other co-occurring mental health disorders at the PHP/IOP level of care.
Plans, leads, and conducts group therapy sessions focused on psychoeducation, skill development, and emotional processing.
Ensures accurate and timely completion of documentation, treatment plans, and discharge summaries, in compliance with set deadlines.
Collaborates with the outpatient team to share client progress updates and ensure continuity of care.
Supports direct care staff by providing client check-ins, de-escalating situations, and offering client support.
Monterey, CA
Associate Marriage and Family Therapist
FAMILY THERAPY CENTER
San Jose
10.2022 - 02.2024
Established a foundation of trust and rapport to build a client-centered treatment plan drawing upon applicable therapeutic modalities.
Treated clients of diverse age groups, cultural and ethnic backgrounds, and diagnoses in a private practice setting.
Performed psychosocial assessments, developed individualized treatment plans, maintained accurate documentation, in compliance with company and state standards, and all necessary termination services.
Collaborated with psychiatrists, primary care physicians, and caregivers to ensure comprehensive care and cohesive support for the client.
Utilized community resources to recommend higher care and further services as necessary.
San Jose, CA
Mental Health Clinician Trainee
PAJARO VALLEY PREVENTION AND STUDENT ASSISTANCE
Watsonville
01.2021 - 07.2022
Managed a client caseload of up to 20 children and adolescents, including individual, group, and family therapy, in-person and telehealth, to best accommodate client needs.
Documented bio-psychosocial assessments, progress notes, treatment plans, and discharge paperwork using a secure online portal to ensure compliance to agency standards.
Integrated input from supervisors, caregivers, and teachers to ensure wraparound services necessary for best treatment outcomes.