Rajeshni Naicker

Mission-driven and client-centered Associate Marriage & Family Therapist with leadership and healthcare compliance expertise, leveraging eight years of experience in regulatory oversight, program management, and client services in behavioral health settings. Committed to applying interpersonal, organizational, and trauma-informed skills to support individuals and families in therapeutic settings.

Marriage and Family Therapist Trainee at Hope for Healthy Families (2025-01 – Present)

• Provided individual, couple, and family therapy under clinical supervision.
• Conducted intakes, psychosocial assessments, and developed treatment plans.
• Collaborated with a multidisciplinary team to ensure continuity of care.
• Maintained timely, accurate clinical documentation in compliance with legal standards.
• Applied evidence-based interventions (e.g., CBT, SFBT, Family Systems).
• Participated in weekly supervision and ongoing professional development.

Unit Chief, Behavioral Health Branch at Department of Health Care Services (2015-07 – Present)

• Lead, mentor, and evaluate a team of 5-13 staff in the licensing and compliance monitoring of 183 statewide Narcotic Treatment Programs (NTPs).
• Ensure adherence to state and federal regulations through strategic planning, field operations management, and compliance audits.
• Conduct and oversee annual inspections, complaint investigations, and program evaluations to promote best practices and improve patient outcomes.
• Provide technical guidance to stakeholders, including service providers, federal and state agencies, and county administrators.
• Present on regulatory compliance and treatment standards at conferences, seminars, and summits.
• Develop and implement policies, procedures, and regulations, including a State Regulations Amendment Package.
• Coordinate emergency responses and disaster preparedness for substance use disorder treatment programs statewide.
• Foster collaboration and team growth through effective leadership, meeting facilitation, and training.
• Managed contracts for Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) Expansion Projects totaling over $20 million.

Foster Youth Tutor at Sacramento Children's Home (2022-08 – 2025-02)

• Provide academic tutoring and mentorship to foster youth, addressing individual learning needs and promoting educational success.
• Foster emotional resilience and self-confidence by creating a supportive, trauma-informed learning environment.
• Collaborate with caregivers and staff to develop tailored educational plans, ensuring alignment with students' goals and abilities.
• Utilize creative and adaptive teaching methods to engage students, including simplifying complex concepts and building foundational skills.

Master of Marriage & Family Therapy in Marriage & Family Therapy – Touro University Worldwide (2024 – 2025)

Master of Business Management & Leadership in Business Management & Leadership – Liberty University (2013 – 2017)

Bachelor of Criminal Justice in Criminal Justice – Sacramento State University (2009 – 2012)