Work:
County of Riverside Department of Mental Health
Sep 2012 to 2000
Professional Student Intern
Education:
California Southern University
Irvine, CA
2011 to 2000
MA in Psychology MFT
IAU University
1983 to 1989
B.S.
Skills:
Skills Experience and knowledge of principles and practices involved in improving mental health; laws, rules, and regulations governing public mental health department; behavioral health programs and services available to the community; principles and techniques of individual and group counseling; interviewing and problem solving methods. Ability and experience working with different agencies, organizations, and individuals; Interviewing clients, and take appropriate action pertaining to behavioral health needs; implement a treatment plan and monitor a client's progress toward established goals; understand and evaluate psychological, and especially cultural, and social factors affecting behavioral patterns; interpret agency programs and policies to clients, and agencies/organizations; apply laws, rules, and regulations governing a public mental health agency in specific situations; communicate effectively in verbal and written form. Provided both individual and group interventions, such as psycho-educational groups, parent training, brief individual counseling; brief family counseling, case management, referral and linkage to community services; utilize a variety of evidence-based practices in interventions provided to the community. Worked harmoniously and cooperatively with other staff members. Screened participants for program eligibility, and conducted both individual and family needs assessments. Provide field-based services to participants in order to help engage them in treatment. Attended trainings in both Wraparound and MDFT programs regional as needed. Have been responsible for staying up to date on Medi-Cal and Medicare standards for documentation and treatment.
