Carlos Velasco

Accomplished Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC #5800) and higher education educator with over 15 years of clinical experience, 9+ years of administrative/clinical leadership, and 5 years of university-level teaching. Demonstrates expertise in trauma-informed care, brief psychotherapy, crisis intervention, and complex case management across diverse urban settings. As a proud Cal State LA alumnus and non-traditional student of color, brings deep personal commitment to empowering first-generation college students, demystifying mental health, and mentoring the next generation of mental health professionals.

Experienced clinical supervisor skilled in guiding pre-licensed associate clinicians and trainees while maintaining collaborative partnerships across multidisciplinary teams.

Senior Director of Mental Health Services & Head of Service at Parents Anonymous Inc. (2025-02 – 2026-03)

• Provided executive administrative and clinical leadership for multi-site community mental health and prevention programs across LA County Service Areas 1 and 2.
• Served as Head of Service lead contact for LA DMH, overseeing Legal Entity Agreements encompassing MHSA Prevention & Early Intervention and CalAIM Outpatient Services.
• Recruited, hired, onboarded, and provided weekly clinical supervision to multidisciplinary teams, including Quality Assurance Specialists, pre-licensed Clinicians, Peer Specialists, and Rehab Specialists.
• Established program operations manuals, quality improvement systems, and clinical documentation auditing protocols.
• Partnered with university graduate programs to develop career pathways and clinical training opportunities.

Director of Intensive Family Services (2021-2025); Wraparound Program Director (2018-2021); Wraparound Program Coordinator & Supervisor (2015-2018) at The Help Group Child & Family Center (2018-05 – 2025-01)

• Director of Intensive Family Services (2021-2025): Directed clinical operations, budget management, and service delivery for intensive community programs (Wraparound, Early Psychosis/PIER, FSP, TBS). Provided weekly executive and clinical supervision to program supervisors and clinical staff.
• Wraparound Program Director (2018-2021): Managed 24/7 clinical on-call crisis intervention protocols. Oversaw clinical caseloads, contract compliance, and DMH quality assurance standards.
• Wraparound Program Coordinator & Supervisor (2015-2018): Coordinated multi-site clinical processes, supervised field facilitators, and conducted recruitment, interviewing, and training for new clinical staff.

Clinical Service Coordinator / Counselor at Harbor Regional Center (2008-02 – 2014-08)

• Conducted comprehensive developmental, psychosocial, and crisis assessments for individuals with developmental disabilities and their families.
• Provided crisis intervention, system navigation, and advocacy for low-income and culturally diverse families.
• Facilitated interdisciplinary care coordination meetings with medical providers, educators, and county agencies.

Adjunct Professor (Undergraduate Psychology, Humanities & Communication) at Argosy University (2014-02 – 2019-02)

• Taught undergraduate coursework across psychology, communication, and humanities on campus, online, and at off-campus sites (including the U.S. Coast Guard Military Base).
• Designed engaging lesson plans and syllabi utilizing diverse instructional technology and active learning strategies.
• Served on an institutional task force focused on student retention, leading initiatives for new student onboarding, monitoring at-risk students, and building mentorship frameworks.
• Facilitated student development workshops covering career planning, resume writing, interview preparation, time management, self-regulation, and wellness/self-care.

Master of Science in Psychology (Specialization in Clinical Psychology) – Capella University (2012)

Bachelor of Arts in Psychology (Minor in Sociology) – California State University, Los Angeles (Cal State LA) (2005)