Pamela Remides
Ceres,CA
Summary
With 25 years of dedicated service in the mental health field, I have cultivated a rich and diverse experience working with a wide range of populations. My expertise spans across various cultural backgrounds, socioeconomic statuses, and age groups, allowing me to effectively tailor interventions and support systems to meet the unique needs of each individual or community I serve. Throughout my career, I have demonstrated a deep commitment to promoting mental wellness and fostering resilience among diverse populations through compassionate care, evidence-based interventions and advocacy for equitable access to mental health services.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Head of Service
Elite Family Systems, Inc.
04.2023 - Current
- Assessment and Treatment Plan development for all clients assigned to my caseload
- Provide Individual and group therapy
- Collaborate with outside agencies
- Advocate for the client's individual needs and services Attend treatment team meetings.
School Based Therapist Associate
The Miri Center
03.2023 - Current
- School-based counseling providing treatment to middle and high school students who have been expelled from their school of origin due to significant behavioral issues
- The therapeutic approach I use includes CBT., DBT, and Trauma-Informed Care treatment
- Each student receives services that are individualized to address the problem behaviors that resulted in expulsion
- This population is mandated to participate in 8 sessions to become eligible to return to a traditional school setting.
AMFT
Parents United
01.2017 - 10.2018
- I provided treatment for clients effected by sexual abuse
- This included offenders, victims, and families
- I facilitated both adult and children's groups
- I also maintained a caseload of clients receiving individual therapy
- Duties included performing assessments, developing treatment plans, and writing progress notes
- I also developed a psycho education curriculum for all therapy groups.
Intensive Treatment Foster Care Coordinator
Sierra Vista Child & Family Services
04.2008 - 03.2016
- I was responsible for all program training and supervision
- All reporting responsibilities to state level entities
- Wrote and implemented program policies and protocols
- Developed psycho education curriculum for clients
- Collaboration with outside agencies for developing client care plans
- Case management duties
- Community outreach
- Was a member of infectious disease policy committee for accreditation process and wrote standards that were approved and set as policy.
Support Counselor
Clark Foster Care
05.2000 - 04.2008
- Provided supportive services to mentally disturbed foster youth
- Supervised visits with bio family
- Attend all school meetings
- Collaborated with outside agencies to secure needed services for clientele
- Provided social and coping skills training to youth
- Job readiness skills, resume writing, interviewing skills, etc
Education
Master's in Marriage & Family Therapy -
University of Phoenix
Salida, CA05.2017
Skills
- Child & Family Counseling (10 years)
- Individual / Group Counseling (10 years)
- Curriculum Development (10 years)
- Behavioral Therapy (10 years)
- Group Therapy (10 years)
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (10 years)
- Presentation Skills
- Intake Experience (10 years)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Crisis Intervention (10 years)
- Program Development (2 years)
- Behavior Management (10 years)
- Conflict Management (10 years)
- Experience with Children (10 years)
Certification
- CPR and First Aid Trainer, 01/01/12, 01/01/17, I was responsible for training and certifying agency staff and foster families in CPR and FIRST AID through ASHI.
- Registered Associate Marriage & Family Therapist, 01/01/23, 01/01/25
Additional Information
Passed the Law and Ethics State Exam required for licensure in December 2023.
Awards
- Len Sipe Scholarship, 02/01/98, Scholarship
- The Most Determined, 05/01/99, Named most determined to succeed by faculty
- University of Phoenix, 04/01/15, Scholarship based on performance in school
Timeline
Head of Service
Elite Family Systems, Inc.
04.2023 - Current
School Based Therapist Associate
The Miri Center
03.2023 - Current
AMFT
Parents United
01.2017 - 10.2018
Intensive Treatment Foster Care Coordinator
Sierra Vista Child & Family Services
04.2008 - 03.2016
Support Counselor
Clark Foster Care
05.2000 - 04.2008
Master's in Marriage & Family Therapy -
University of Phoenix
- CPR and First Aid Trainer, 01/01/12, 01/01/17, I was responsible for training and certifying agency staff and foster families in CPR and FIRST AID through ASHI.
- Registered Associate Marriage & Family Therapist, 01/01/23, 01/01/25
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