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Compassionate behavioral health professional and Registered Psychological Associate with experience in mobile crisis response, inpatient behavioral health, mental health rehabilitation, independent living case management, and school-based behavioral support. Skilled in risk assessment, safety planning, crisis stabilization, treatment planning, psychoeducation, care coordination, clinical documentation, and client advocacy. Preparing for LMFT/LPCC licensure coursework and committed to trauma-informed, culturally responsive, client-centered care.

Mobile Crisis Specialist - Sierra Mental Wellness Group - Roseville, CA

(2025-01)

• Respond to behavioral health crises in homes, schools, and community settings by providing rapid assessment, stabilization, and support.
• Conduct risk assessments for suicidal ideation, homicidal ideation, grave disability, and immediate safety concerns to determine level of care.
• Use de-escalation, crisis intervention, motivational interviewing, and trauma-informed engagement to reduce risk and support stabilization.
• Collaborate with law enforcement, EMS, supervisors, families, and collateral supports to coordinate safe and appropriate responses.
• Develop safety plans, provide referrals, and connect clients to outpatient services, crisis residential programs, and community resources.
• Maintain timely documentation in EPIMS/Avatar while following clinical, regulatory, HIPAA, and organizational standards.

Case Manager, Independent Living Home - DTK Property Solutions, Inc. - Sacramento, CA

(2024-06)

• Provide case management and supportive housing coordination for residents in an independent living home environment.
• Support residents with communication, conflict resolution, appointment follow-through, resource navigation, budgeting basics, and housing readiness.
• Coordinate with families, service providers, vendors, and community partners to address resident needs, safety concerns, and property-related issues.
• Document resident concerns, incidents, support needs, and follow-up actions while maintaining professional boundaries and confidentiality.
• Apply trauma-informed communication and de-escalation strategies to support residents experiencing stress, conflict, or behavioral health barriers.
• Promote independent living skills, accountability, community connection, housing stability, and resident progress toward individualized goals.

Behavioral Health Clinician / Registered Psychological Associate - Heritage Oaks Hospital - Sacramento, CA

(2025-01 - 2026-04)

• Supported inpatient behavioral health clients through assessment-informed treatment planning, discharge planning, psychoeducation, and care coordination.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to identify client needs, coordinate services, and support continuity of care after discharge.
• Maintained accurate documentation of client progress, treatment plans, group participation, case management activity, and clinical recommendations.
• Used therapeutic communication, crisis intervention, and conflict-resolution skills to support clients experiencing acute mental health symptoms.
• Participated in client-centered planning and resource linkage to support stabilization, aftercare, and appropriate community-based services.
• Maintained confidentiality and professional standards while working within a structured inpatient behavioral health environment.

Mental Health Rehabilitation Specialist - Telecare Corporation - Sacramento, CA

(2022-11 - 2025-01)

• Developed and implemented individualized rehabilitation plans for adults with mental health and co-occurring disorders.
• Provided case management, recovery-oriented support, skill-building, and community integration services to promote stability and independence.
• Facilitated individual and group interventions using CBT-informed skill-building, motivational interviewing, and psychoeducation.
• Monitored progress toward treatment goals and used de-escalation, safety planning, and behavioral support during high-stress situations.
• Coordinated care with psychiatrists, therapists, case managers, housing providers, employment supports, and social service agencies.
• Maintained timely progress notes, assessments, treatment updates, and reports consistent with HIPAA, program, and compliance standards.

Behavioral Aide - Point Quest Education - Sacramento, CA

(2018-01 - 2021-12)

• Supported students in educational settings by implementing Individualized Education Plans and Behavior Intervention Plans.
• Modeled Applied Behavior Analysis strategies and reinforced positive behavioral supports to promote emotional regulation and engagement.
• Observed student behavior, documented concerns, and shared relevant information with teachers and behavioral support teams.
• Assisted with classroom routines, transitions, breaks, lunch, and recreational activities to support safety and student participation.
• Used calm redirection, prompting, and de-escalation techniques to support students during behavioral or emotional challenges.
• Collaborated with school staff to help students build social skills, coping strategies, and appropriate classroom behaviors.

Property Manager / Housing Program Liaison - DTK Property Solutions, Inc. - Sacramento, CA

(2017-01 - 2024-06)

• Managed tenant relations and housing operations connected to Sacramento County programs, including VASH, Section 8, and IHSS-supported households.
• Coordinated resident communication, inspections, vendor repairs, emergency response, notices, and property-related follow-up.
• Partnered with vendors, community partners, and public agencies to support housing stability and resolve resident or property concerns.
• Documented notices, inspections, incidents, repair needs, resident issues, and follow-up actions in an organized and professional manner.
• Applied conflict-resolution, crisis-response, advocacy, and problem-solving skills when addressing tenant and housing-related concerns.
• Strengthened transferable skills in housing stability, client advocacy, compliance documentation, resource coordination, and community support.

Licensure Preparation Coursework - LMFT/LPCC - Jessup University (2026-08)

Master's Degree - Psychology - Purdue University (2022-01 - 2024-11)

Bachelor of Science - Sociology - Livingston College (2015-08 - 2017-06)

Associate of Science - Behavioral Science - Yuba Community College (2011-01 - 2013-05)