Objective:
Professional seeks an opportunity that will utilize my expertise and provide a positive and supportive work environment.

Skills Summary:
 24 years of teaching and coaching experience
 15 years of experience in Case Management and Counseling
 Strong computer skills; familiar with both PC and Mac and electronic records
 Seven Years of Program Management in Sailing Programs around the country
• Training in Play Therapy and Sand Tray Therapy
• Crisis Intervention Skills
• Training in Hakomi: Mindfulness based Somatic Psychotherapy
• Strong Psychopharmacology Knowledge
• Some knowledge of the Spanish Language (from immersion program in 2008)

Education:
• PhD Student, Sofia University, Palo Alto, CA
• MA in Psychology, Sofia University (ITP) - Palo Alto, CA
• BA in Modern Literature, University of California - Santa Cruz, CA

Certifications:
• Licensed Mental Health Counselor WA State LH60554367
• US Coast Guard Certified Level-1 Small Boat Sailing Instructor and Keel Boat Instructor
• American Sailing Association Certified Keel Boat Instructor
• First Aid Certified
• Child, Infant, and Adult CPR Certified
• TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language) Certified - Bridge Linguatec, Denver, Colorado 2008

Relevant Work Experience:

Present: Evergreen Healthcare
Case Manager II
• In home mental health counseling for homebound patients
• Case management and coordination of care with outside providers
• Crisis Intervention for Geriatric Patients

Snohomish County
Designated Mental Health Professional
• Mental Health Assessments for Civil Commitment
• Forensic Mental Health
• LR/LRAs: Least Restrictive Alternatives to Hospitalization
• Crisis Intervention

2013-2015: Franciscan Health System
Social Service Specialist
• Medical Social Work in ICU, Telemetry, and Orthopedic Units, SNF Placements, Discharge Planning
• Emergency Department Social Work
• Psychological Assessment and Risk Assessment in ER and Inpatient
• Inpatient Mental Health, Chemical Dependency Placements
• Counseling and Education
• Coordination of care and provided resources for individuals and families in the community

2011- 2015: MultiCare, Good Samaritan Hospital, Puyallup, WA (on-call)
Crisis Mental Health Therapist in the Emergency Department (and field)
• Psychological Assessment and Risk Assessment
• Inpatient Hospitalization Placements
• Counseling and Education
• Coordination of care and provide resources for individuals and families in the community

2012-2013: Behavioral Health Resources
PACT Team Behavioral Therapist
• Provided Behavioral Counseling, medication management, substance abuse counseling, vocational rehabilitation, independent living skills coaching for chronically homeless, seriously mentally ill population of Thurston and Mason Counties

2011- 2014: Adultcare Pro- Pierce County, WA
Eldercare Advisor
• Information, research, intake and placement for assisted living and adult family homes

2010-2011: Optum Behavioral Health - San Francisco, CA
Intake Counselor
• Assessment, Telephonic Counseling, Concurrent Reviews and Mental Health Authorizations

2011: UCSF General Hospital - San Francisco, CA
Child Life Intern
• Educated and counseled hospitalized children in coping skills through medical-play therapy,

Education, and self-expression
• Providing emotional support for families and encourage optimum development of children facing a wide range of challenging experiences, particularly those related to hospitalization.

2008-2010 Community Research Foundation - IMPACT - San Diego, CA
Psycho-Social Rehabilitation Specialist (Assertive Community Treatment Team)
• Provided Behavioral Counseling, medication management, substance abuse counseling, vocational rehabilitation, independent living skills coaching for chronically homeless, seriously mentally ill population of San Diego County
• Coaching and Case Management on emergency crisis line
• Provided Case Management, SSI applications and court hearings and linking with hospitals, psychiatrists, Crisis Houses, Housing (B&Cs and Independent Living Facilities).
• Weekly treatment Notes, 6 month Mental Health Updates, and Annual Mental Health Reports
• Monthly diagnostic presentations with Treatment Team and Psychiatrist

08/2008-11/2008 Sabbatical: English Opens Doors - Puerto Williams, Chile
TEFL English Teacher
• Taught English to preschool-high school in the local public school.
• Received a Spanish immersion experience living with a local family and completed two weeks intensive conversational Spanish courses in Santiago, Chile.

2006-2008 New Alternatives, San Pasqual Academy - San Diego, CA
Residential Social Worker
• Worked with abused and neglected teenage children as case manager and residential therapist
• Facilitated weekly therapy groups in the home to learn conflict resolution skills, model healthy social skills, and establish cohesiveness in the home.
• Taught weekly “Teen Topic” class providing teens with Independent Living Skills, guidance in College Preparation or Provided Resources for Vocational Training Opportunities, and Sex and Health

Education Workshops.
• Provided individual weekly counseling for each client, weekly group counseling, and family counseling (when possible).
• Worked closely as a liaison with the county of San Diego Child Protective Services Department.

2006 Habeas Project - San Francisco, CA
Volunteer Researcher in 3-month Project
• Performed initial interview with women in Chowchilla Prison (many victims of domestic violence) to see if they qualified for the Habeas Act. Results and Recommendations were submitted via written report.

2001-2003 Haven of Hope’s Halcyon House - Watsonville, CA
Counselor
• Counseled abused and neglected teenage children in a level-14 locked facility.
• Co-facilitated weekly group counseling sessions.
• Organized and led weekend activities for the house.

2003 Jenny Craig - Capitola, CA
Nutrition Coach
• Individual coaching on health and nutrition
• Program Sales

2002 (Summer months) Sailing Education Adventures - San Francisco, CA
Program Manager
• Developed curriculum and directed non-profit summer sail camp for children ages 6-18.
• Provided instruction and managed multiple classes throughout the summer that included Beginners, Intermediates, and Advanced Race Camp.
• Supervised staff of certified and junior instructors.

2001 San Lorenzo Valley Elementary School - Felton, CA
Paraprofessional Teacher
• Worked with emotionally disabled children ages 8-13 from low income, often single-parent households.
• Counseled children one-on-one during times of crisis, providing a calming influence when

they were exhibiting disruptive behaviors.
• Participated in individual counseling sessions and assisted in Play Therapy, Sand Tray, and Art Therapy.
2001 Head Start and Easter Seals - Santa Cruz, CA

Paraprofessional Teacher
• Behavioral Teaching Aid for an autistic child in a Head Start Pre-school.
• Provided Behavioral Skills Training and Social Skills Programming.

Other Work Experience:
2010 Server- Madrona Links Golf Course, Gig Harbor, WA
2005 Head Instructor - Poulsbo Yacht Club, Poulsbo, WA
2005 Fulltime PhD Student - San Francisco, CA
1999 Volunteer Telephonic Counselor, - Women’s Building, San Francisco, CA
1999-2001 Server, Classic Catering - San Francisco, CA
1997 Substitute Preschool Teaching Assistant - Kids Club, Santa Cruz, CA
1996 Sailing Instructor - Corinthian Yacht Club , WA
1995 Sailing Instructor - Monterey Peninsula Yacht Club, Monterey, CA
1995 Preschool Teaching Aid - United States Geological Center, Palo Alto, CA

Awards and Accomplishments:
Sports Girl of the Year 1994, presented by the Women’s Sports Foundation in the City of San Francisco
Team Captain of the Santa Cruz Sailing Team 1998-1999
4th in Moore 24 Division at Encinal Yacht Club Spring Keelboat Circuit, 2003

References Available Upon Request