Pamela Webber-Sandres, MFTI, M-RAS, CCDS

Registration Number IMF 73993

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Inglewood, CA 90301

acg145@r.postjobfree.com

cell.323-***-**** home.310-***-****

EDUCATION:

**/**** University of Phoenix, Gardena, CA

M.S. Counseling in Marriage Family and Child Therapy

06/2007 University of Phoenix, Gardena, CA

B.S. Human Services

06/2002 California Paramedical & Technical College, Long Beach, CA

Certified Drug & Alcohol Counseling

CERTIFICATIONS:

Masters Level Registered Addiction Specialist (M-RAS)

Co-Occurring Disorders Specialist (CCDS)

Cognitive Behavior Therapist (CBT)

First Aid Certified

EXPERIENCE:

05/2013-12/2013 Los Angeles Child Guidance Clinic, Los Angeles, CA

Clinical Therapist: As a full-time team member, I am currently

registered with a licensing board and primarily handle

cases as assigned and perform intakes for mental health

services. As a therapist I interview and collect

information from clients/families/caretakers, identify

symptoms, make diagnoses and develop therapeutic treatment

plans, run therapy groups for children &

families/caregivers, plan and administer therapeutic

treatment within accepted professional and Clinic

guidelines, teach social skills and anger management

techniques, travel in the community to make home/school on-

site visits, and counsel clients with accepted methods. As

a Therapist, I work on a team with Family Advocates and

others. I consult with clinical supervisors, psychiatrists,

Clinic staff or others and timely complete required

paperwork using an electronic system and submit complete

and timely paperwork. Other duties may be assigned. Actual

work hours and assignments vary by program.

07/2011-05/2012 Fred Jefferson Memorial Foster Family Agency, Compton, CA

Case Manager Intern: Provided in home care to youth that are

displaced from the courts due to parental neglect and/or

abuse. Services provided, individual and group counseling,

case management, parent education, and crisis intervention

and support groups.

12/2002 - 10/2011 Inglewood Outpatient, (BHS), Inglewood, CA Substance

Abuse Counselor III/Supervisor, M-RAS-Master's Level

Addiction Specialist: Evaluates program needs and develops

effective program activities and services to educate and

empower clients in meeting their healthcare and related

needs. Conducts needs assessments; researches and analyzes

statistical and other data to report healthy birth outcomes

and effectiveness of the program, provided clinical and

administrative leadership. Assigns and evaluates the work

of subordinate staff; recommends disciplinary action as

needed. Assists in the recruitment and selection of

interns and volunteers Supervised, trained and orientated

staff and volunteers. Conducted quality assurance of

client charts. Coordinates all program outreach

activities; oversees program day-to-day operations and

staff activities. Assigns and evaluates the work of

subordinate staff; recommends disciplinary action as needed

Responsible for submission of outcomes; conducted

individual and group counseling for client's suffering with

various addictions, anger management, depression, and other

life challenges. Developed and maintained a thorough

knowledge of drug and alcohol dependency, mental health,

family systems and 12-step/recovery resources in the

community. Developed and maintained individualized records

of client's progress and participation in treatment

including treatment planning, admission and discharge,

individual, group, family, vocational (both individual and

group) literacy training. Developed client treatment plans

based on client's needs. Coordinates all program outreach

activities; oversees program day-to-day operations and

staff activities. Assigns and evaluates the work of

subordinate staff; recommends disciplinary action as needed

Presented clear documentation; summarizing client's

feelings, expressions, resistance and response to their

treatment plan, goals and objectives. Ability to confront

behavioral changes, identify a crisis, and recognize when

additional assistance is necessary. Promptly remove myself

from any potential conflicts of interest; both client and

personal. Ability to work well professionally and

ethically in a team, ability to convey respect for cultural

and lifestyle diversities of client's and staff.

Performance reviews revealed my ability to communicate

effectively with clients, staff, peers, supervisors, and

non-BHS professionals. Developed thorough knowledge of the

philosophy and approach of the 12 step model of recovery

(AA, CA, NA, Alanon).

Notable accomplishments:

. Highest intake/discharge rate at 85%

. Designed in-house programs for administering CBT and

Thinking for a Change

. Chosen Employee of the quarter by upper management and

peers

. Served as Safety Chairperson for all eight outpatient

facilities

. Successfully completed four years training as a CBT

specialist

03/2011-10/2011:

Los Angeles Child Guidance Clinic, Los Angeles, CA

Contracted by Behavioral Health Services to Deliver

Substance Abuse Counseling 10 hours a week:

Substance Abuse Counselor: Provided individual substance

abuse counseling and education to Transitional Aged Youth

(TAY), 15-25 years old, in the Life Learning Program.

Services were provided on site, in the community and /or in

the youth's home. Collaborated with the Mental Health

Therapist, Family Advocate and other team members and

staff.

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS: "ACA- American Counseling Association, CAMFT-

California Association for Marriage and Family Therapist,

Breining Institute, Rand Corporation, (CPIC) Community

Partners in Care"

EXCELLENT REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST

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