John Betancourt
LCSW (FL & CA Licensed #135283)
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About
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in California and Florida with over 15 years of experience providing behavioral health services across acute care, partial hospitalization, skilled nursing, assisted living, community-based, home health, and telehealth settings. Experienced in psychotherapy, behavioral health assessments, treatment planning, crisis intervention, substance use counseling, care coordination, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Proven ability to engage high-risk and complex populations, develop patient-centered interventions, and improve outcomes through evidence-based practices including CBT, Motivational Interviewing, and behavioral health care management.
Bilingual in English and Spanish with a strong commitment to compassionate, culturally responsive care.
Experience
Therapist - Heritage Oaks Hospital (PHP) - Sacramento, CA
(2026-03)
- Formulate and conduct educational, therapeutic, and support groups.
- Assess psychosocial, educational, developmental, and behavioral functioning of patients and families.
- Conduct individual, couples, and family counseling sessions.
- Participate in interdisciplinary treatment planning and patient care.
Psychotherapist - Huntingdon Health - Miami, FL/Brevard County
(2022-06 - 2026-02)
- Provided psychotherapy to residents in skilled nursing and assisted living facilities.
- Conducted psychological evaluations and developed treatment plans.
- Participated in interdisciplinary psychiatric team meetings.
Behavioral Health Care Advocate - UnitedHealth Group - Miami, FL
(2021-01 - 2022-05)
- Conducted behavioral health assessments and coordinated care.
- Managed high-risk cases and executed crisis interventions.
Field Care Manager / Behavioral Health Specialist - Humana / Humana at Home - Miramar, FL
(2014-01 - 2021-12)
- Supported members across hospital, nursing home, and community settings.
- Facilitated care transitions and integrated care planning.
- Provided counseling and clinical guidance to care teams.
Addictions Professional / Addictions Counselor (Intern) - AIDS Foundation of Houston - Houston, TX
(2011-01 - 2011-12)
- Facilitated substance abuse counseling groups for women in residential treatment.
- Developed assessment protocols and treatment plans.
Case Manager / Lead Coordinator - 11th Judicial Circuit Drug Court - Miami, FL
(2008-01 - 2010-12)
- Conducted assessments, treatment planning, admissions, referrals, and compliance monitoring.
Juvenile Direct File Coordinator - 11th Judicial Circuit Drug Court - Miami, FL
(2007-01 - 2008-12)
- Coordinated treatment placement and compliance monitoring for juvenile clients.
Judicial Services Coordinator - 11th Judicial Circuit Drug Court - Miami, FL
(2006-01 - 2007-12)
- Facilitated CBT, MI, and DBT-based group and individual sessions.
Residential Admissions Coordinator - Here's Help, Inc. - Miami, FL
(2005-01 - 2006-12)
- Conducted clinical intake assessments and coordinated psychiatric evaluations.
Education
Master of Education - Applied Behavior Analysis - Arizona State University (2019)
Master of Social Work - University of Houston (2013)
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology - University of Florida (2003)
