Bakersfield, California, United States
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 9 years of experience supporting underserved populations, including individuals experiencing homelessness, inpatient psychiatric populations, and forensic clients. I currently serve as a Clinical Supervisor and clinician, providing direct care while guiding associates and interns. My experience includes involvement in competency restoration (IST) services, multidisciplinary collaboration, program development, and the use of evidence-based practices to support meaningful recovery. I am passionate about delivering high-quality care and helping individuals access the resources they need to thrive.
• Provide formal clinical supervision to associate clinicians, graduate interns, and trainees, supporting licensure hours, ethical practice, and professional growth. • Lead structured, outcome-focused supervision sessions focused on case conceptualization, differential diagnosis, and evidence-based treatment planning. • Guide clinicians in navigating complex clinical, ethical, and risk-management situations while ensuring compliance with regulatory and organizational standards. • Strengthen clinical quality and staff confidence through individualized coaching, performance feedback, and professional development planning. • Serve as a trusted mentor and clinical leader, fostering a culture of accountability, learning, and high-quality, person-centered care.
• Played a key role in developing and launching a mobile behavioral health program serving individuals with severe mental illness and homelessness. • Provided field-based assessments, crisis intervention, and interdisciplinary care coordination. • Conducted outreach and resource linkage to reduce barriers to treatment. • Mentored interns and new clinicians and supported professional development. Long Term Care Supervisor • Supervised system-wide coordination of long-term psychiatric placements for individuals with severe and chronic mental illness. • Directed interdisciplinary teams to ensure timely discharge planning and appropriate level-of-care transitions. • Oversaw communication between hospitals, outpatient providers, conservators, and LTC facilities. • Facilitated and mediated IDT meetings to guide placement decisions and treatment planning. • Ensured compliance with documentation, placement authorizations, and regulatory requirements. • Provided leadership during placement crises, hospital transitions, and emergency consultations. • Monitored outpatient team follow-through and held teams accountable to client goals and discharge plans. • Evaluated effectiveness of services and led continuous discharge planning to support successful community reintegration.
• Conducted mental health assessments for voluntary and involuntary patients during the admissions process to determine clinical needs and appropriate level of care. • Provided referrals and coordinated linkage to community-based services and resources to support continuity of care. • Completed psychosocial assessments, individualized treatment plans, and ongoing clinical documentation. • Supported discharge planning by developing continuing care plans, home safety assessments, and wellness plans to promote successful transitions back into the community. • Collaborated with interdisciplinary treatment teams to support patient stabilization, treatment progress, and discharge readiness.
• Provided individual, group, and family therapy services to children and adolescents in foster care across home, school, and community settings. • Delivered case management services to support clients’ emotional, behavioral, educational, and placement needs. • Conducted assessments and developed treatment plans to diagnose and treat cognitive, emotional, and behavioral disorders. • Facilitated social skills groups and led the Incredible Years Preschool Program to support emotional regulation and developmental growth. • Collaborated with families, schools, caregivers, and community providers to ensure coordinated care and positive treatment outcomes.