Mental health therapist, AMFT
Jessica Chavez Ramirez
1119 N. Coronado St. Apt. 310
Los Angeles, CA 90026
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SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Experience working in a residential facility and mental health agency serving:
pregnant and parenting foster youth residing with their infants in the residential (ages 13-17) and transitional housing (ages 18-24) programs
children and families in the community receiving individual and family counseling, wraparound support, and head start services
Knowledge of Department of Mental Health documentation
Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health Stipend Recipient (2018)
Fluent in Spanish
EDUCATION
2017 Mount St. Mary’s University, Los Angeles, CA
Master of Science in Counseling Psychology
Emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy with Enlaces certificate
Enlaces courses are taught in Spanish centering on elements in counseling Spanish-speaking clients and communities
2011 University of California, Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara, CA
Bachelor of Arts
Double Major in Sociology and History
Education Abroad Program: Accent International Study Center (Paris, France)
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
1/2018- Present St. Anne’s Mental Health Services, Los Angeles
Full Partnership Services (FSP) Therapist
Conduct in home/community individual, family and play therapy for designated caseload of clients ages 5-15
Complete initial assessments, treatment care plans and outcome measures
Maintain appropriate DMH documentation for services provided
Participate in scheduling collaborative treatment team interdisciplinary meetings such as IEPs and treatment conferences
Attend weekly clinical meetings and other designated staff meetings/trainings
Attend regular supervision sessions with clinical supervisor
9/2016- 6/2017 Santa Anita Family Service, Monrovia, CA
Marriage and Family Therapy Trainee
Provided individual, family, play, and group therapy for designated caseload of clients ages 5-58
Utilized DSM for diagnosing and conducted psycho-social assessments and treatment planning
Coordinated linkage to appropriate intra-agency and community resources
Collaborated with treatment team to ensure quality client care
Documented client services in accordance with DMH standards
Ensured accuracy in work and that all deadline expectations are met
Participated in administrative and clinical supervision and meetings
7/2014-1/2018 St. Anne’s Family Based Services, Los Angeles, CA
Program Assistant
Conducted post discharge care calls for Partnership for Families caregivers ages 18 and over assessing maintenance of treatment goals and identifying need for additional resources regarding parenting education, childcare, afterschool programs, and mental health services
Coordinated administration of wraparound fidelity index and interviewed wraparound youth ages 11-21 and their caregivers in-person and over-the-phone evaluating overall satisfaction and progress with services
Collected and compiled confidential documentation for agency programs including DCFS wraparound, Department of Mental Health, Partnerships for Families, Family Preservation, Prevention and Aftercare Services, and Workforce Development
Assisted with scheduling and coordinating psychiatric appointments for community and residential program clients
9/2013-7/2014 St. Anne’s Mental Health Services, Los Angeles, CA
Lead Program Assistant
Counseled parenting and pregnant foster youth ages 13-21 in handling individual problems relating to living arrangements and parenting concerns
Responded to behavioral problems by utilizing a strengths-based approach in providing support and understanding to youth experiencing emotional difficulties
Conducted intake referrals for community clients seeking counseling services by evaluating program eligibility, presenting problems, and social history
Interpreted during Spanish language family therapy sessions contributing to an empathic environment by practicing cultural sensitivity and maintaining confidentiality
Reported dangerous situations or unauthorized individuals to police department and notified on-call, and on-duty managers to ensure overall facility safety
Supervised 2 program assistants and trained additional department staff
Compiled weekly, monthly, and annual reports including employee evaluations, interagency incident reports, and program performance/quality improvement data
6/2012-9/2013 St. Anne’s Mental Health Services, Los Angeles, CA
Program Assistant
Developed rapport with pregnant and parenting foster youth ages 13-18 and provided support during behavioral problems to prevent accidents and verbal or physical altercations
Collaborated with team members including case managers, social workers, therapists, and residential counselors in resolving behavioral problems regarding placement guidelines, authorized visitations, and mental health concerns
Facilitated completion of DCFS and Probation Department approved passes for youth departing from facility
Assisted in conducting safety checks for youth returning from community passes
Provided administrative support to clinicians and management staff
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Jessica Chavez Ramirez
1119 N. Coronado St. Apt. 310
Los Angeles, CA 90026
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SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Experience working in a residential facility and mental health agency serving:
pregnant and parenting foster youth residing with their infants in the residential (ages 13-17) and transitional housing (ages 18-24) programs
children and families in the community receiving individual and family counseling, wraparound support, and head start services
Knowledge of Department of Mental Health documentation
Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health Stipend Recipient (2018)
Fluent in Spanish
EDUCATION
2017 Mount St. Mary’s University, Los Angeles, CA
Master of Science in Counseling Psychology
Emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy with Enlaces certificate
Enlaces courses are taught in Spanish centering on elements in counseling Spanish-speaking clients and communities
2011 University of California, Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara, CA
Bachelor of Arts
Double Major in Sociology and History
Education Abroad Program: Accent International Study Center (Paris, France)
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
1/2018- Present St. Anne’s Mental Health Services, Los Angeles
Full Partnership Services (FSP) Therapist
Conduct in home/community individual, family and play therapy for designated caseload of clients ages 5-15
Complete initial assessments, treatment care plans and outcome measures
Maintain appropriate DMH documentation for services provided
Participate in scheduling collaborative treatment team interdisciplinary meetings such as IEPs and treatment conferences
Attend weekly clinical meetings and other designated staff meetings/trainings
Attend regular supervision sessions with clinical supervisor
9/2016- 6/2017 Santa Anita Family Service, Monrovia, CA
Marriage and Family Therapy Trainee
Provided individual, family, play, and group therapy for designated caseload of clients ages 5-58
Utilized DSM for diagnosing and conducted psycho-social assessments and treatment planning
Coordinated linkage to appropriate intra-agency and community resources
Collaborated with treatment team to ensure quality client care
Documented client services in accordance with DMH standards
Ensured accuracy in work and that all deadline expectations are met
Participated in administrative and clinical supervision and meetings
7/2014-1/2018 St. Anne’s Family Based Services, Los Angeles, CA
Program Assistant
Conducted post discharge care calls for Partnership for Families caregivers ages 18 and over assessing maintenance of treatment goals and identifying need for additional resources regarding parenting education, childcare, afterschool programs, and mental health services
Coordinated administration of wraparound fidelity index and interviewed wraparound youth ages 11-21 and their caregivers in-person and over-the-phone evaluating overall satisfaction and progress with services
Collected and compiled confidential documentation for agency programs including DCFS wraparound, Department of Mental Health, Partnerships for Families, Family Preservation, Prevention and Aftercare Services, and Workforce Development
Assisted with scheduling and coordinating psychiatric appointments for community and residential program clients
9/2013-7/2014 St. Anne’s Mental Health Services, Los Angeles, CA
Lead Program Assistant
Counseled parenting and pregnant foster youth ages 13-21 in handling individual problems relating to living arrangements and parenting concerns
Responded to behavioral problems by utilizing a strengths-based approach in providing support and understanding to youth experiencing emotional difficulties
Conducted intake referrals for community clients seeking counseling services by evaluating program eligibility, presenting problems, and social history
Interpreted during Spanish language family therapy sessions contributing to an empathic environment by practicing cultural sensitivity and maintaining confidentiality
Reported dangerous situations or unauthorized individuals to police department and notified on-call, and on-duty managers to ensure overall facility safety
Supervised 2 program assistants and trained additional department staff
Compiled weekly, monthly, and annual reports including employee evaluations, interagency incident reports, and program performance/quality improvement data
6/2012-9/2013 St. Anne’s Mental Health Services, Los Angeles, CA
Program Assistant
Developed rapport with pregnant and parenting foster youth ages 13-18 and provided support during behavioral problems to prevent accidents and verbal or physical altercations
Collaborated with team members including case managers, social workers, therapists, and residential counselors in resolving behavioral problems regarding placement guidelines, authorized visitations, and mental health concerns
Facilitated completion of DCFS and Probation Department approved passes for youth departing from facility
Assisted in conducting safety checks for youth returning from community passes
Provided administrative support to clinicians and management staff
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