Behavioral Health Clinician at St. Anthony Foundation - Medical Clinic (2024-05 – Present)
Collaborate within an integrated primary care and behavioral health setting to deliver patient-centered care across clinic and residential addiction recovery programs. Provide care coordination, case management, and therapeutic services to pediatric and adult clients while supporting interdisciplinary workflows and program effectiveness.
- Manage a caseload of 30 clients, delivering care coordination, case management, and behavioral health services in outpatient and residential settings.
- Conduct comprehensive assessments and developed individualized treatment plans, providing individual and group therapy using evidence-based, trauma-informed approaches.
- Coordinate care across multidisciplinary teams, serving as a behavioral health consultant within an integrated primary care (PCMH) model.
- Facilitate care transitions, referrals, and warm handoffs to improve continuity of care and patient engagement.
- Contribute to case reviews and interdisciplinary meetings, supporting care planning, service delivery, and program operations.
- Advocate for patients by addressing social determinants of health (SDOH) and maintaining accurate, compliant documentation in EPIC.
Bilingual Clinician at Safe & Sound (2022-09 – 2024-05)
Collaborate with educators, community partners, and service providers to deliver trauma-informed mental health services to children and families in compliance with Medi-Cal/EPSDT standards.
- Delivered mental health services with a focus on child-based interventions and bilingual support to a diverse caseload of 12 clients.
- Leveraged evidence-based treatment methods to successfully address the unique needs of each client, ensuring culturally sensitive and effective interventions.
- Developed and implemented a psychosocial group curriculum, engaging 8 at-risk youth and fostering significant improvements in their behavioral and emotional well-being.
- Maintained consistent client engagement and retention through effective bilingual communication, building trust and rapport with clients and their families.
MSW Intern at UNICEF (2021-09 – 2022-05)
- Successfully translated the Youth 2030 Scorecard into Spanish, ensuring accurate and accessible performance measurement tools for international stakeholders.
- Authored detailed summary reports for Member State Briefings, effectively communicating key outcomes to over 80 participants.
- Analyzed policies and data to develop reports and briefs supporting global health initiatives and Sustainable Development Goals.
MSW Intern/Case Manager at Catholic Charities Community Services (2020-09 – 2021-04)
- Delivered comprehensive case management services to an average of 60 unaccompanied minors monthly, ensuring efficient and compassionate psychosocial assessments, follow-ups, and support.
- Completed all assigned home study and post-release reports with 100% accuracy, demonstrating a strong commitment to compliance and detail.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams and external agencies to coordinate care across states.
On-Call Talk line Supervisor at Safe & Sound (2021-02 – 2022-01)
- Supervised and coached a team of 12 volunteer counselors to ensure adherence to established protocols and delivery of high-quality support services.
- Served as a liaison between counselors and organizational leadership to facilitate communication and address any emerging issues.
- Cultivated a learning environment that encouraged continuous improvement and professional development among volunteers.
Bilingual Clinical Care Coordinator at Safe & Sound (2017-02 – 2020-09)
- Provided case management, assessments, and care coordination for families in community-based settings.
- Developed and monitored service plans using standardized assessment tools.
- Supervised and delegated responsibilities to graduate student interns, optimizing team productivity and providing educational guidance.
- Organized a community event focused on enhancing the Five Protective Factors, engaging with approximately 100 participants to foster parental skills and resilience.
