Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Accomplishments
References
Timeline
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Monica Morales

South Gate

Summary

Passionate mental health counselor with several years of comprehensive experience delivering inpatient and outpatient services for optimum treatment. Well-rounded and respectful professional possessing critical understanding of complex, personalized diagnoses and treatment roadmaps. Familiar with community-based education programs and initiatives to improve situational understanding and overall patient health. Strong communication skills and always continuing to attend current workshops about mental health.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Trainer

Lead The Way Learning Academy
Carson
03.2023 - 06.2025
  • Maintained accurate records of services provided, changes in client condition, medications administered, assistance with daily living skills.

Case Manager

Colette's Children's Home
Huntington Beach
02.2023 - 03.2023
  • Educated clients about mental health conditions, medications and self-care techniques. Assisted single moms with housing and mental health resources.

Counselor

Center For Discovery
Palos Verdes
08.2022 - 02.2023
  • Coached clients on how to manage emotions effectively while also teaching them how to recognize warning signs of distress before it becomes overwhelming. Assisted clients with eating disorders, managing meals, and their mental well-being.

Counselor

Center For Discovery
Whittier
11.2018 - 07.2021
  • Maintained detailed records of client progress in accordance with HIPAA regulations. Note were done by KIPU to record clients progress and daily mental health.

Behavioral Job Coach

Divine Employment Services
Downey
10.2020 - 03.2021
  • Developed meaningful relationships with clients based on trust, respect and understanding. Helped client gain employment to fits their abilities and develop job skills.

Counselor

Uinta Academy
Wellsville
03.2020 - 08.2020
  • Assisted clients in developing healthy coping skills that could be used during times of stress or difficulty. Monitored daily mental health of young adults in a 24/7 residential setting.

Education

Master of Arts - Marriage And Family Therapy

Pacific Oaks College
Pasadena, CA
12-2024

Skills

  • Crisis intervention (CPI)
  • Case management
  • Client assessment
  • Therapeutic techniques
  • Behavior modification
  • Conflict resolution

Certification

  • AMFT 154674

Accomplishments

  • Current member of OC-CAMFT

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Trainer

Lead The Way Learning Academy
03.2023 - 06.2025

Case Manager

Colette's Children's Home
02.2023 - 03.2023

Counselor

Center For Discovery
08.2022 - 02.2023

Behavioral Job Coach

Divine Employment Services
10.2020 - 03.2021

Counselor

Uinta Academy
03.2020 - 08.2020

Counselor

Center For Discovery
11.2018 - 07.2021

Master of Arts - Marriage And Family Therapy

Pacific Oaks College
Monica Morales