Gloria Medina

I have a Master’s degree in Clinical Social Work (ACSW)

RUHS-Detention Behavioral Health, Indio CA

​Clinical Therapist I 03/2023 to Present

Performs a range of therapeutic assignments related to the field of mental or behavioral health services and psychiatric social work, which includes the design and implementation of personalized treatment plans, individual and group psychotherapy, evaluations and investigations, and professional counseling, as applicable by professional licensing law, in order to meet the needs of consumers or families with mental or emotional disorders; and performs other related duties as required.

About Detention Behavioral Health

Services A mental health response team is available to address life threatening situations such as suicidal ideation or attempts in the jails. All referred individuals receive a mental health evaluation to determine the presence of a psychiatric problem and identify the services needed. Medication services are provided as needed along with follow up mental health referrals for outpatient services.

RIVERSIDE COUNTY PROBATION DEPARTMENT, San Jacinto CA

​Deputy Probation Officer II 12/2014 to Present

• Effectively communicate with probationers and their family members.
• Enforced all terms and conditions ordered by the courts and ensure that those under their supervision meet all the terms of their probation, including drug testing, if necessary.
• Builds relationships with community groups, programs and other law enforcement agencies that might provide support to the probationers.
• Manages caseload, writes reports for the court and makes a recommendation on probation sentencing.
• MI Coach, conduct personal and group training on Motivational Interview Communication Skills.
• Assist in supervise youth at Indio Juvenile Hall.

STELLA MARIS GROWTH CENTER, Moreno Valley CA

​Intern Social Work 07/2021 to 06/2022

• Work with youth females ages 12-22.
• Complete biopsychosocial assessment to determine the client's needs, strengths, weaknesses, and support networks to help create treatment plans and goals.
• Conduct individual and group therapy.
• Help clients adjust to changes and challenges in their lives, such as mental illness, substance abuse, basic life skills, education, and employment. Identify community resources for clients, provide treatment, monitor improvement and advocate for the client'sneeds.

MT. SAN JACINTO CHILDREN’S PROGRAM, San Jacinto CA

​Intern Social Work 09/2022 to 03/2021

• Observe client's behavior, assess client’s needs and create treatment strategies.
• Develop and put treatment plans in place.
• Conduct individual and group therapy. Link clients and family to services and community resources.

LOMA LINDA UNIVERSITY, SAN BERNARDINO, CA​​​​​ Graduated 2022

Master’s Degree in Clinical Social Work (MSW) (GPA 3.8)

CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, SAN BERNARDINO, CA Graduated 2013

Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice, (GPA: 3.0)

RIVERSIDE COMMUNITY COLLEGE, CA ​ Graduated 2011

Associate degree in Social Science and General Education.