Murilo Almeida
Clovis
Summary
Organized, detail-oriented, and motivated trauma-informed professional with a proven track record in providing therapy and case management to individuals of all ages, including adults, children, and families. Skilled in providing administrative and clinical supervision to associates registered with the Board of Behavioral Sciences. A team-oriented individual who excels in building strong relationships with clients, co-workers, administration, and local agencies. Possesses excellent written and verbal communication skills. Registered with the California Board of Behavioral Sciences as an LMFT (#100619).
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Hope & Healing Family Therapy Center
11.2024 - Current
- Provide direct client care and support to children and adults
- Conduct assessments and evaluations that are culturally relevant and appropriate including client and family strengths, needs and cultural preferences
- Develop effective treatment plans with clear and measurable interventions, which are individualized to client and family strengths, needs and cultural preferences
- Collaborate with other health professionals to ensure coordinated care
Program Director
Pacific Clinics (formally Uplift Family Services)
05.2023 - 11.2024
- Guided and directed staff in the program to ensure delivery of clinical services in accordance with standards expected by the Clinics’ Board, Executive Management, and contracting agencies, and ensured the achievement of task and performance objectives and budget requirements
- Oversaw all administration and clinical functions of the program
- Ensured the necessary treatment services were provided, including assessment of all new referrals
- Provided individual and group clinical supervision to unlicensed, clinical staff in adherence with Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS)
- Monitored and addressed staffing levels program performance including vacancies, vacations, Leaves of Absence to assure appropriate levels of staffing to meet program performance and cover clinical issues
- Monitored staffing ratios to meet contract compliance
- Recruited, selected, hired, trained, and provided performance appraisals, employee coaching and counseling and regularly evaluated all personnel resources as outlined in the Clinics policies and procedures
- Communicated effectively in a culturally competent and diverse consumer population and promoted favorable interaction with managers, co-workers and others
- Effectively and consistently communicated contract and compliance directives to staff
- Encouraged interactive discussions and maintained an open-door policy
- Ensured that all staff within the program are properly educated and informed about matters relating to the Agency, program, and division
- Modeled professionalism by maintaining effective working relationships, following all policies and procedures and approaching challenges with a proactive and positive attitude
- Developed strong, trusted relationships with colleagues and customers
Clinical Program Manager
Pacific Clinics (formally Uplift Family Services)
12.2017 - 05.2023
- Ensured effective coordination of services for youth and families with other providers, both internal and external, by supporting the development of constructive relationships and problem-solving barriers
- Developed, interpreted, and ensured consistent implementation of clinical program philosophy, objectives, standards, policies, procedures, and practices
- Analyzed and integrated the use of outcome data to improve clinical service delivery within assigned team
- Ensured and monitored defined outcome achievement for youth and families, as well as satisfaction levels for youth, families, and referring workers and agencies
- Provided administrative supervision on a weekly basis for up to 8 Master’s Level Clinicians
Clinician I
Uplift Family Services
03.2017 - 12.2017
- Delivered high-quality client care by providing ongoing individual therapy to children and adults
- Completed mental health assessments for children and adults
- Created individualized treatment plans for clients
- Provided case management, rehabilitation, and collateral services to client
- Implemented crisis intervention strategies when needed, ensuring immediate safety measures were in place for at-risk clients
Clinical Lead
New Alternatives, Inc.
03.2016 - 12.2016
- Overlooked and supervised16 Master’s level Clinical Case Managers and2 Parent Support Partners
- Reviewed resumes and interviewed potential candidates and provided training for new-hires
- Participated in Administrative Team to ensure company policies were being followed
- Carried a small case load (1 to 3 clients) and provided Clinical Case Management to these clients
Clinical Case Manager
New Alternatives, Inc.
08.2013 - 03.2016
- Facilitated initial needs assessment with clients and families
- Completed county documentation including assessments, progress notes, and treatment plans
- Facilitated bi-weekly treatment plan meetings, collaborating with treatment team members regularly
- Monitored and documented progress and effectiveness of behavioral interventions
Child Development Counselor
San Diego Center for Children
11.2011 - 08.2013
- Provided physical care as well as social and moral guidance to at-risk youth
- Assisted in developing prescribed treatment plan for each child
- Instructed parents of developmentally, emotionally, and physically disabled children in therapeutic interventions and behavioral modifications
Marriage and Family Therapist Trainee
Project IMPACT
05.2012 - 06.2013
- Provided therapy to elementary school students and their families through Play Therapy
- Provided in-home therapy to students during school breaks
- Collaborated with school staff to promote awareness and implemented interventions for classrooms
- Co-created and co-facilitated social skills groups for students
- Diagnosed clients using DSM IV-TR
Marriage and Family Therapist Trainee
Center for Community Counseling and Engagement
05.2011 - 06.2012
- Provided individual therapy to low-income clients based on a sliding scale
- Supervised by an AAMFT approved supervisor via a one-way window
- Participated in therapy panels and discussed treatment plans
- Facilitated micro skills/intentional interviewing groups for incoming first year students in SDSU’s MFT Program
Education
Master of Science - Marriage and Family Therapy
San Diego State University
San Diego, CA05-2013
Bachelor of Science - Psychology – minor in Counseling and Social Change
San Diego State University
San Diego, CA05-2011
Skills
- Working with high acuity youth and their families
- County paperwork, including Mental Health Assessments
- Providing community-based services for client and families
- Providing clinical supervision
- Coordination with system and community partners
- Managing program needs and requirements
- Narrative therapy
- Trauma-informed care
Trainings and Additional Skills
- Fluent in Brazilian Portuguese
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
- CORE Elements (2017)
- Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (2018)
- California Wraparound Training (2018)
- Motivational Interviewing (2018)
- EMDR (2020)
- CPR and First Aid Certified (2022)
- TCI (2022)
- CANS (2023)
Timeline
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Hope & Healing Family Therapy Center
11.2024 - Current
Program Director
Pacific Clinics (formally Uplift Family Services)
05.2023 - 11.2024
Clinical Program Manager
Pacific Clinics (formally Uplift Family Services)
12.2017 - 05.2023
Clinician I
Uplift Family Services
03.2017 - 12.2017
Clinical Lead
New Alternatives, Inc.
03.2016 - 12.2016
Clinical Case Manager
New Alternatives, Inc.
08.2013 - 03.2016
Marriage and Family Therapist Trainee
Project IMPACT
05.2012 - 06.2013
Child Development Counselor
San Diego Center for Children
11.2011 - 08.2013
Marriage and Family Therapist Trainee
Center for Community Counseling and Engagement
05.2011 - 06.2012
Master of Science - Marriage and Family Therapy
San Diego State University
Bachelor of Science - Psychology – minor in Counseling and Social Change
San Diego State University