Master in
Social Work
Graduate Art Therapy Certificate
Licensed Clinical Social Worker #22849
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
2007-Present
Clinical Supervisor
East Bay Agency for Children
Oakland, CA
Provide individual and group supervision for therapists, both ASW and
MFTI.
Oversee clinical documentation such as treatment reviews and client
files in order to ensure compliance with funding requirements.
Communicate and coordinate with school district personnel.
Provide crisis consultation to therapists regarding therapeutic, behavioral,
and milieu difficulties.
Develop and facilitate a clinical training program for clinicians and
interns.
2006-Present
On-Call Psychiatric Social Worker Comprehensive Child Crisis
San Francisco, CA
Provide crisis management services to children who are experiencing severe
emotional difficulties.
Respond to crisis calls in hospitals, schools, and in the community.
Conduct clinical evaluations and write clinical assessments.
Consult with other service providers in order to support the appropriate
level of care and treatment of the crisis.
Provide a comprehensive and feasible safety plan for children and families
experiencing crisis.
2005-2006
Hamilton Family Center Child and Family Therapist
San Francisco, CA
Provide individual, family couples, and group therapy to children
and families.
Facilitate regular clinical trainings for Hamilton staff.
Co-facilitate weekly Treatment Team meetings with case managers.
Provide weekly group and individual clinical consultation with staff.
Maintain appropriate records and documentation of clinical services,
as well as reports for DPH.
2002-2005
Art Therapist Seneca Center
Oakland, CA
Provide group, individual, and family therapy, to emotionally disturbed
children in a day treatment program.
Conduct intakes, assessment, treatment planning, consultation and direct-care
in the preschool milieu.
Provide family outreach, case management, parent training, and crisis
intervention, both on site and in the home.
Initiated the planning, curriculum, and implementation of daily art
therapy groups.
Provide consultation and clinical supervision to MSW interns and classroom
staff.
Record all client and collateral contacts in written documentation;
including treatment plans, behavioral plans, progress notes, and Medi-Cal
paperwork.
2000-2001
Therapeutic Behavioral Services Clinician Edgewood Center
San Francisco, CA
Lead the therapeutic planning, development, and implementation of one-to-one
on-site behavioral support for a range of clients.
Facilitated regular communication and team meetings with multi-disciplinary
providers.
Supervised, trained, and provided support for staff for the implementation
of strength-based and goal-oriented interventions.
Involved in home, school, residential, and community visits in order
to insure quality of service and progress towards treatment goals.
1999-2000
MSW Intern Hillsides Family Center
Pasadena, CA
Provided outpatient therapy for children, families, couples, and groups.
Conducted psychosocial assessments and individualized treatment plans.
Practiced behavioral, psychodynamic, and play therapy.
Planned, implemented, and facilitated an art therapy group for a community-based
program.
1997-1998
MSW Intern LA Commission on Assaults Against Women
Los Angeles, CA
Underwent two-month training on domestic and sexual violence; including
medical and psychological impact, crisis intervention, treatment goals,
and advocacy.
Facilitated individual, couple, and group therapy to survivors and their
loved-ones.
Provided on-site crisis counseling and advocacy for survivors of rape
and violence in the Emergency Room.
EDUCATION
2001-2003
Graduate Art Therapy Certificate
University of Notre Dame Belmont, CA
1997-2000
M.S.W.
University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA