Manager Mental Health

Professional Summary

Skills

Work History

LESLIE GUINAUGH

*** ** ** ****** **** #2, Santa Monica, CA 90403 (H) 424-***-**** (C) 310-***-**** ****************@*****.***

As a licensed Clinician I am bringing over 20 years of experience of counseling individuals of various ethnic and socio-economic backgrounds, including children, adolescents and adults. My commitment is to provide individuals with highest quality care using my multi-tasking organizational skills, managing multiple priorities while maintaining a strong work ethic and exhibiting a positive attitude. As a licensed therapist my strength is working with children, adolescents and adults in crisis helping them to get the supports in place that they need for continuity of care and eventual self-sufficiency.

Willing and able to take Supervisor responsibilities. LICENSE: LMFT 30843

Group psychotherapy expert

Dual diagnoses expert

Expertise in crisis intervention techniques

Skilled in intake interviewing

Collaborate w/ psychiatrists and social workers, and therapists

Culturally sensitive

Biopsychosocial assessments

Adept at treatment and discharge planning

Public speaking ability

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) expert

AETNA BEHAVIORAL HEALTH - teleworker** 07/2003 to 01/2017 Utilization Management Clinician- Sandy Utah

Utilization Management Behavioral Health Clinician performed concurrent reviews and responsible for Authorizations for IP MH, CD RTC and LLOC - PHP and IOP cases for all assigned facilities in CA Provided exceptional concurrent case management of cases in progress monitoring response to treatment and aftercare appointments at discharge.

Applied critical thinking and solid knowledge base in clinically appropriate treatment DSM V, evidence based care, and used clinical practice guidelines with medical necessity of LOCAT and ASAM criteria. Intake & Matching Coordinator 03/1994 to 06/2003

CHILDREN'S BUREAU OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA

Responsible for all assessment of all foster children, adoptions and child movements in LA Regional office Responsible for Coordinated all placements and child movements with all Department of Children & Family Services and CBSC social workers.

Supervised Intake Assistants and Records Department. Trained staff doing home studies, trained foster and adoptive parents.

Counselor 10/1988 to 05/1992

PROFESSIONAL CONSULTATION SERVICES, INC

Provided insight oriented therapy to individuals suffering from emotional and physical injuries. Supervised psychological testing of interns under a psychologist. Accumulated 3000 MFCC hours.

Education

References

Case Manager 04/1987 to 10/1988

PORTALS HOUSE REHABILITATION CENTER-MID WILSHIRE AND SANTA MONICA LOCATIONS Responsible for Coordinated medical, financial, educational, and residential services for homeless individuals with chronic mental illness.

Supervised Satellite Housing program services and providing crisis intervention. Lead individual and family group therapy concerning issues and strategies surrounding mental health, domestic violence, and drug abuse.

Case Manager 05/1986 to 04/1987

SAN FERNANDO VALLEY COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH CENTER Responsible for primarily homeless individuals, focused on obtaining housing, therapy groups, vocational skills, drug dependence and medication compliance

Supervised Discharge planning done by all Clinicians . Therapist 11/1985 to 05/1986

OPTIMIST BOYS – Pasadena CA

Provided individual, group, and family counseling to adolescents. Lead family and individual group therapy sessions concerning strategies and issues of drug abuse and domestic violence.

Supervised all weekend shifts of Staff in E Dorm.

Doctor of Philosophy: Psychology

CALIFORNIA GRADUATE INSTITUTE -

Psychology

Master of Arts: Psychology

CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY - LOS ANGELES

Psychology

Master of Science: Psychology

CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY - LOS ANGELES

Psychology

REFERENCES AVAILABLE: UPON REQUEST

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