Delise Edwards Lawson, AMFT
Delise Edwards Lawson, AMFT #96104
Children�s Home of Stockton Oct 2018 to July 2019
Short Term Residential Therapeutic Program (STRTP)
430 N Pilgrim Street
Stockton, California 95205
Residential Clinician/Program Manager
Provide trauma informed care to adolescents with Specialty Mental Health and Dual Diagnosis who are placed by court order in a Short Term Residential Therapeutic Program (STRTP). Managed a 24 hour residential therapeutic treatment program of 10 staff and 6 youth. Conduct weekly individual, family and group therapy sessions.
? Prepares intake assessments, diagnose using DSM-5 criteria and develop effective treatment plans.
? Chart client�s treatment progress in San Joaquin County Behavioral health record for continuity of care and Medi-Cal billing.
? Complete Child and Adult Needs and Strengths Assessment (CANSA); Pediatric Symptom Checklist (PSC-35);
incident, law enforcement, and licensing board reports.
? Manage goal attainment system for residents; lead and participated in treatment team meetings and psychiatric consultations.
? Coordinate child family team (CFT) meetings; liaison with schools, attend Individualized Educational Program (IEP) meetings as needed.
San Joaquin County Feb 2017 to Oct 2017
Behavioral Health Children and Youth Services
1212 N. California Street
Stockton, California 95207
Mental Health Clinician I
Crisis Clinician provides mental health assessment and triage, diagnosis, treatment and crisis intervention services for child and adolescent population who presents for psychiatric evaluation with a broad range of mental health needs. Including placing 5585 Detainment Hold for children and adolescents brought into the emergency room by law enforcement, parents or other care provider.
? Determined if Medical Clearance and Labs has been obtained
? Complete crisis evaluations
? Completed DETs (if applicable)
? Seek placement at Psychiatric Facility
? Coordinate transportation to Psychiatric Facility with San Joaquin County Hospitals
? Coordinate Discharge Planning as well as coordinate discharge medication receipt with Behavioral Health Services Pharmacy and psychiatric facility.
Outpatient Clinician providing therapy for children and adolescents with moderate to severe mental health issues.
? Complete intake assessment/summary to determine the level of treatment.
? Diagnose and develop individualized treatment plans using DSM-IV criteria along with evidence-based assessment techniques to build realistic and positive behavioral goals.
? Chart client�s treatment progress in accordance with Medi-cal/State regulations in health record system.
? Complete psychiatric referrals and coordinate with county social workers and child attorney for appropriate approvals and documentation (e.g., JV220 if applicable).
? Consult and confers with treatment team and consult with psychiatrist involved in client�s care.
AspiraNet Feb 2016 to Feb 2017
Behavioral Health Services
6 S El Dorado St
Stockton, CA 95202
Clinician III
Crisis Clinician providing crisis stabilization services in the emergency room setting, and short-term crisis stabilization (from 30-180 days) in the home.
? Develop individualized treatment and safety plans using evidence-based assessment techniques to build realistic and positive behavioral goals.
? Worked with para-professional staff, monitoring progress toward these goals and respond to crisis as necessary.
? Assess changes in behaviors and attitudes, the development of stronger support systems and skills to provide hope and strength to young people in need.
? Collaborate with San Joaquin County Crisis Team and provide progress updates.
? Experience working with adolescents with eating disorders (e.g., bulimia, anorexia and pica).
Behavioral Health Clinician providing Therapeutic Behavioral Services a community-based program that provides early intervention for youth with severe emotional disturbances who are at risk of losing placement or being hospitalized for a period between 30-180 days or longer if required.
? Develop individualized treatment plans using evidence-based assessment techniques to build realistic and positive behavioral goals.
? Worked together with para-professional staff, client and parents/guardians monitoring progress toward these goals and respond to crisis as necessary.
? Assess changes in behaviors and attitudes, the development of stronger support systems and skills to provide hope and strength to young people in need.
? Collaborate with and make recommendations to San Joaquin County Coordinator. Providing monthly updates (daily and weekly if necessary) on the client�s progress in treatment and obtain approval for recommendation made for treatment.
Human Services Projects, Inc. May 2015 - Jan 2016
Teen Triumph (Residential Rehabilitation Program for Teen Sex Offenders)
5361 North Pershing Avenue
Stockton, California 95207
Facility Social Worker
? Provide weekly individual therapy for adolescent boys
? Facilitate weekly sex offender treatment groups
? Attended IEPs and collaborated with school staff and school psychologists
? Coordinate psychiatric evaluations and prepared JV220 for court approval.
? Provide monthly reports and treatment updates to social worker and/or probation officer
?
Counseling and Psychotherapy Centers, Inc. May 2014 - Sep 2016
P.O. Box 920621
Needham, Massachusetts 02494
Program Clinician (Marriage & Family Therapist Intern)
? Facilitate Specialized Sex Offender Treatment Groups twice per week for adult males on parole
? Provide Individual Therapy once a month
? Collaborate with parole officers and psychiatrist and provide updates on treatment progress.
? Prepare weekly and monthly reports for review by parole officers, psychiatrists and courts
? Coordinate quarterly polygraph exams
GP Bridges Therapy and Central Valley Center for Community Advocacy May 2014 � May 2015
306 East Main Street, Suite 300
Stockton, CA 95202
Marriage Family Therapist Intern
? Providing court mandated weekly individual therapy for adults whose children at risk of removal or in foster care.
? Develop individualized treatment plans using Dialectical Behavioral Therapy Treatment model to build realistic and positive behavioral goals.
? Collaborate with San Joaquin County Social Workers and provided weekly treatment progress updates.
? Collaborated with psychiatrists and other para-professionals related to clients treatment as needed when approved.
? Provide court authorized individual therapy for victim witness adults and children.
Lift Up Your Head Therapeutic Group Home May 2014 � Aug 2014
786 Brookhurst Blvd.
Lathrop, CA 95330
Facility Social Worker
? Provided weekly individual therapy and weekly behavioral groups for adolescent boys
? Coordinate psychiatric evaluations and prepared JV220 for court approval.
? Conducted monthly in-service trainings
? Prepared monthly reports for county social workers and/or probation officer
Education/ Professional Development
? University of Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ (Southern California Campus)
? Master of Science, Marriage Family and Child Therapy 2009
? University of Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ (Southern California Campus)
? Bachelor of Science, Business Management 2006
? Board of Behavioral Sciences
? Associate Marriage Family Therapist AMFT#94106 (2010-2020)
Delise Edwards Lawson, AMFT #96104
Children�s Home of Stockton Oct 2018 to July 2019
Short Term Residential Therapeutic Program (STRTP)
430 N Pilgrim Street
Stockton, California 95205
Residential Clinician/Program Manager
Provide trauma informed care to adolescents with Specialty Mental Health and Dual Diagnosis who are placed by court order in a Short Term Residential Therapeutic Program (STRTP). Managed a 24 hour residential therapeutic treatment program of 10 staff and 6 youth. Conduct weekly individual, family and group therapy sessions.
? Prepares intake assessments, diagnose using DSM-5 criteria and develop effective treatment plans.
? Chart client�s treatment progress in San Joaquin County Behavioral health record for continuity of care and Medi-Cal billing.
? Complete Child and Adult Needs and Strengths Assessment (CANSA); Pediatric Symptom Checklist (PSC-35);
incident, law enforcement, and licensing board reports.
? Manage goal attainment system for residents; lead and participated in treatment team meetings and psychiatric consultations.
? Coordinate child family team (CFT) meetings; liaison with schools, attend Individualized Educational Program (IEP) meetings as needed.
San Joaquin County Feb 2017 to Oct 2017
Behavioral Health Children and Youth Services
1212 N. California Street
Stockton, California 95207
Mental Health Clinician I
Crisis Clinician provides mental health assessment and triage, diagnosis, treatment and crisis intervention services for child and adolescent population who presents for psychiatric evaluation with a broad range of mental health needs. Including placing 5585 Detainment Hold for children and adolescents brought into the emergency room by law enforcement, parents or other care provider.
? Determined if Medical Clearance and Labs has been obtained
? Complete crisis evaluations
? Completed DETs (if applicable)
? Seek placement at Psychiatric Facility
? Coordinate transportation to Psychiatric Facility with San Joaquin County Hospitals
? Coordinate Discharge Planning as well as coordinate discharge medication receipt with Behavioral Health Services Pharmacy and psychiatric facility.
Outpatient Clinician providing therapy for children and adolescents with moderate to severe mental health issues.
? Complete intake assessment/summary to determine the level of treatment.
? Diagnose and develop individualized treatment plans using DSM-IV criteria along with evidence-based assessment techniques to build realistic and positive behavioral goals.
? Chart client�s treatment progress in accordance with Medi-cal/State regulations in health record system.
? Complete psychiatric referrals and coordinate with county social workers and child attorney for appropriate approvals and documentation (e.g., JV220 if applicable).
? Consult and confers with treatment team and consult with psychiatrist involved in client�s care.
AspiraNet Feb 2016 to Feb 2017
Behavioral Health Services
6 S El Dorado St
Stockton, CA 95202
Clinician III
Crisis Clinician providing crisis stabilization services in the emergency room setting, and short-term crisis stabilization (from 30-180 days) in the home.
? Develop individualized treatment and safety plans using evidence-based assessment techniques to build realistic and positive behavioral goals.
? Worked with para-professional staff, monitoring progress toward these goals and respond to crisis as necessary.
? Assess changes in behaviors and attitudes, the development of stronger support systems and skills to provide hope and strength to young people in need.
? Collaborate with San Joaquin County Crisis Team and provide progress updates.
? Experience working with adolescents with eating disorders (e.g., bulimia, anorexia and pica).
Behavioral Health Clinician providing Therapeutic Behavioral Services a community-based program that provides early intervention for youth with severe emotional disturbances who are at risk of losing placement or being hospitalized for a period between 30-180 days or longer if required.
? Develop individualized treatment plans using evidence-based assessment techniques to build realistic and positive behavioral goals.
? Worked together with para-professional staff, client and parents/guardians monitoring progress toward these goals and respond to crisis as necessary.
? Assess changes in behaviors and attitudes, the development of stronger support systems and skills to provide hope and strength to young people in need.
? Collaborate with and make recommendations to San Joaquin County Coordinator. Providing monthly updates (daily and weekly if necessary) on the client�s progress in treatment and obtain approval for recommendation made for treatment.
Human Services Projects, Inc. May 2015 - Jan 2016
Teen Triumph (Residential Rehabilitation Program for Teen Sex Offenders)
5361 North Pershing Avenue
Stockton, California 95207
Facility Social Worker
? Provide weekly individual therapy for adolescent boys
? Facilitate weekly sex offender treatment groups
? Attended IEPs and collaborated with school staff and school psychologists
? Coordinate psychiatric evaluations and prepared JV220 for court approval.
? Provide monthly reports and treatment updates to social worker and/or probation officer
?
Counseling and Psychotherapy Centers, Inc. May 2014 - Sep 2016
P.O. Box 920621
Needham, Massachusetts 02494
Program Clinician (Marriage & Family Therapist Intern)
? Facilitate Specialized Sex Offender Treatment Groups twice per week for adult males on parole
? Provide Individual Therapy once a month
? Collaborate with parole officers and psychiatrist and provide updates on treatment progress.
? Prepare weekly and monthly reports for review by parole officers, psychiatrists and courts
? Coordinate quarterly polygraph exams
GP Bridges Therapy and Central Valley Center for Community Advocacy May 2014 � May 2015
306 East Main Street, Suite 300
Stockton, CA 95202
Marriage Family Therapist Intern
? Providing court mandated weekly individual therapy for adults whose children at risk of removal or in foster care.
? Develop individualized treatment plans using Dialectical Behavioral Therapy Treatment model to build realistic and positive behavioral goals.
? Collaborate with San Joaquin County Social Workers and provided weekly treatment progress updates.
? Collaborated with psychiatrists and other para-professionals related to clients treatment as needed when approved.
? Provide court authorized individual therapy for victim witness adults and children.
Lift Up Your Head Therapeutic Group Home May 2014 � Aug 2014
786 Brookhurst Blvd.
Lathrop, CA 95330
Facility Social Worker
? Provided weekly individual therapy and weekly behavioral groups for adolescent boys
? Coordinate psychiatric evaluations and prepared JV220 for court approval.
? Conducted monthly in-service trainings
? Prepared monthly reports for county social workers and/or probation officer
Education/ Professional Development
? University of Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ (Southern California Campus)
? Master of Science, Marriage Family and Child Therapy 2009
? University of Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ (Southern California Campus)
? Bachelor of Science, Business Management 2006
? Board of Behavioral Sciences
? Associate Marriage Family Therapist AMFT#94106 (2010-2020)