Steven A. Mason

Highly experienced mental health, crisis intervention, and law enforcement professional with more than 20 years of experience in various law enforcement, mental health care provider, and social work roles. Skilled in interfacing with agencies including the FBI, Federal Marshalls, sheriffs, police, and drug and gang task forces. Passionate about providing skilled, personal, and effective mental health care.

Psychologist II - Nevada Department of Corrections - Northern Nevada Correctional Center

(2020)

• Provided mental health services to incarcerated male adults within the administrative segregation unit
• Coordinated intake functions for arriving inmates from various Nevada counties
• Manages caseload of inmates diagnosed with mental illnesses within the segregation unit
• Performed crisis intervention for suicidal and violent inmates, which included assessment and referral to higher-level care when needed

Parole Agent - California Department of Correction and Rehabilitation - Gold Country, Fresno, and Madera Parole Units; California

(2000 - 2018)

• Court Agent responsible for representing the Department of Corrections in Superior Court proceedings
• Supervised caseloads of adult parolees
• Counseled and referred parolees to community programs, including substance abuse treatment, mental health treatment, education, and job skills development
• Conducted investigations and effected arrests
• Coordinated with allied agencies
• Monitored compliance with court orders and parole conditions
• Conducted drug and alcohol testing

Psychiatric Social Worker - Corcoran State Prison and Central California Women's Facility - Corcoran and Chowchilla, California

(1996 - 2000)

• Provided mental health services to adult incarcerated men and women
• Conducted regular crisis intervention and prepared diagnostic and psychosocial reports
• Worked within an interdisciplinary team of medical and custody staff
• Worked in demanding environments of the Secured Housing Unit and Protective Housing Unit

Parole and Probation Officer - State of Nevada, Department of Public Safety - Carson City, Nevada

(1999 - 1999)

• Completed State of Nevada Peace Officer Service Training (POST) Certification Academy
• Conducted pre-sentencing investigations for parole/probation
• Generated reports
• Testified in Superior Court proceedings

Master of Social Work - Social Work - California State University, Fresno (1994)

Bachelor of Science - Liberal Arts - Regents College, University of the State of New York (1991)