Marva Thomas

I’m seeking a position as a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist focused on dual diagnoses. My goal is to apply my clinical skills and knowledge in a supportive environment that fosters mental health. I am committed to utilizing evidence-based practices and therapeutic techniques tailored to the specific needs of clients dealing with substance abuse and mental health issues.

I am enthusiastic about collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to deliver comprehensive care and improve patients' well-being.

Clinical Director - Wahid Medical Treatment Program

(2026-06)

• Plan, develop, and implement formal and organized clinical services programs as part of the therapeutic environment
• Work with intake department; review clinical information for potential clients and coordinate intake logistics
• Lead the clinical team, implementing leadership skills including modeling, establishing a positive presence, and meeting the immediate and long-term needs of staff
• Develop an inspiring culture inside and outside the clinical team that illustrates a high level of integrity, quality of care, customer service, and department efficiency
• Solve problems by identifying current barriers and obstacles, develop an action plan to alleviate identified issues, implement and manage interventions, and reevaluate to ensure desired outcomes are achieved
• Provides weekly and comprehensive monthly reports to the Executive Director and participates in monthly meetings
• Supervise and evaluate staff to ensure agency policies and procedures are adhered to within the state of time
• Provides ongoing support to clinical staff as needed to ensure daily responsibilities are being completed

Life Stance Health

(2026-02)

• Provides a full range of psychotherapy services to individuals, couples, families, and groups
• Treats a variety of mental health and related disorders in a clinical setting

Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor - Riverside County Youth & Family Community Services

(2025-10 - 2026-01)

• Performing a full range of psychotherapy for individual consumers, couples, families, and groups
• Exhibits a variety of Mental Health and related disorders in a clinic/institutional setting
• Duties range from average to very complex, including serving in a lead capacity over other mental health staff

Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor - Ambitious Group Facilitator

(2025-08 - 2025-10)

Contractor

• Facilitate structured therapy groups on topics such as relapse prevention, trauma-informed care, psychoeducation, communication, grief, coping skills, Co-occurring Life of Recovery, Seeking Safety, 12-step, Skills Development, Peer Support, Drug Education, Interpersonal Process Groups, Focused Group, Stages of Recovery, Readiness for Change, Mindfulness, SMART Recovery, Anger Management, Women’s Group, DUI Education, Criminal Conduct
• Faster, safer support of an interactive group environment that promotes recovery and change
• Coordinate with on-site staff before and after the session regarding the client’s individual growth.
• Completed same-day documentation, including group and individual participation notes
• Demonstrated strong group facilitation and verbal communication skills, and produced concise, professional documentation.

Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor - Amethyst Behavioral Health

(2025-06 - 2025-08)

• Provided direct care services to clients with mental health illnesses and SUD.
• Collaborated with administration staff to develop, implement, and evaluate treatment interventions.
• Conduct therapeutic interventions, individual, group, and family therapy sessions, and specialized assessments.
• Develop and implement treatment plans, design personal plans based on the conference of assessment, and collaborate with the client and the community
• Document daily patient progress, maintain accurate records, including progress notes, treatment plans, and discharge summaries.
• Consult with primary clinicians and collaborate with behavioral technicians and resource specialists from county partners to support holistic care.
• Assist clients in ending conservatorship.
• Respond to the crisis, provide crisis intervention, and complete incident reports
• Adhere to ethical and legal standards, work effectively with a diverse population, maintain confidentiality, and comply with relevant regulations, including those of the government mental health service.

Associate Marriage and Family Therapist - Shahida’s Place SUD Treatment Facility

(2025-02 - 2025-05)

• Conduct individual and group counseling sessions with clients, their children, and family members as needed.
• Assess according to the DSM-5 and ASAM criteria and refer for additional or ancillary services as clinically appropriate.
• Provide feedback and input to program staff on recommendations to improve treatment and service delivery for a program participant.
• Work collaboratively with the treatment team and program staff
• Communicate client progress with third-party monitors (CPS, social worker’s probation, parole officer, family members, etc.), by federal guidelines on client confidentiality

Telehealth Associate Marriage and Family Therapist - 55 Silver SUD Treatment Facility

(2024-04 - 2025-02)

• Implementation of the ASAM and LOCUS criteria
• Responsible for community resource development and referral services
• Knowledge and the ability to implement and utilize the core functions of AOD
• Initial assessment, consulting with the prospective clients and the consumer’s family members and other treatment professionals, identifies the person’s physical, cognitive, and emotional
• Adhere to professional standards outlined by protocol, rules, and regulations
• Telehealth therapy or in-person consultations
• Assist the program director with day-to-day activities as needed

Associate Marriage and Family Therapist - San Bernardino County Aging and Adult Services Public Guardian

(2024-10 - 2025-04)

• Support high-risk, underserved older adults aged 59 and older.
• Provide behavioral health services in the home
• Assist in obtaining wellness services
• Assist in connecting to resources to help meet basic daily needs
• Services include in-home behavioral health, case management services, counseling services, peer and family advocacy, and support and education groups provided in the community
• Multidisciplinary approach, including collaboration with other agencies serving older adults
• Referrals and consultation are available to individuals, families, and agencies working with the elderly
• Assist in linking clients to available community resources

Associate Marriage and Family Therapist - Open Door Counseling / Sex Offender Treatment

(2023-04 - 2024-04)

• Facilitate group and Individual therapy sessions.
• Prepare weekly and monthly clinical notes, including treatment plans and updates as necessary.
• Perform assessments of offenders required by state and parole departments
• Integrate DSM diagnoses
• Develop an individualized care plan and monitor its administration
• Perform follow-up annual reassessments
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team members to support client outcomes and complete reports as needed.

Social Worker - Riverside County Integrated Care Management Department

(2022-10 - 2023-04)

• Interview consumers, relatives, and other relevant individuals, together with personal and social data that is relevant to assessing mental and emotional disorders
• Develop service plans with consumers, evaluating their psychological, economic, vocational, educational, physical health, socialization, and housing.
• Coordinate with other staff, psychiatrists, psychologists, and other programs, staff, and community agencies, and design and implement treatment and rehabilitation.
• Assist consumers and their families in understanding and choosing options for mental health.
• Establish and maintaining effective contact with the local area of mental health resources, including community members, parent schools, residential facilities, and other agencies and organizations
• Perform specialized tasks, including involuntary hospitalization procedures, 51 50-50250 in Terrace office assessments.
• Participate in mental health conferences in the local area
• Prepare reports and write
• Coordinate with clinical decisions and responses to the operation
• Conduct clinical discussions regarding complex or troll
• Respond to emergencies within licensure that may occur on the unit
• Coordinate the flow of information in clinical data to ensure continuity and treatment or shift
• Serve as liaison with other section units and service agencies

Behavioral Health Specialist III - Riverside County Behavioral Health Department - Robert Presley Detention Center 4000 Orange St, Riverside, Ca 92501

(2015-12 - 2019-04)

• Interview, evaluate, and counsel clients relative to alcoholism or drug abuse to provide ASAM assessment
• Assist in making preliminary recommendations on the appropriateness and quality of treatment and prevention services; Mental Health Court, Drug Court, AB 109 Realignment Program, and probation
• Refer clients to county-operated community treatment facilities (e.g., detoxification centers, hospitals, recovery homes, residential treatment programs, or DUI program providers)
• Provided individual and group counseling sessions for clients who are affected by substance abuse in the county jail
• Substance abuse presentation education for the