Mental Health Manager

Alexandra (Ali) Leaderman

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(MFTi # *****)

*** ****** **., *** #*, Palo Alto, CA 94301

T: 415-***-****

E: ******************@*****.***

Education Masters of Arts in Counseling, Specialization in Marriage and Family

therapy.

Argosy University: San Francisco Bay Area Campus,

Alameda, California

Cumulative GPA 3.63

September, 2010 May, 2012

Bachelors of Arts in Psychology (Minor in Child Development)

The University of Arizona

Tucson, Arizona

Cumulative GPA 3.75

August, 2005 December, 2009

Experience

EMQ Families First

Mental Health Clinician, Prevention and Early Intervention Program

Campbell, California November 2012 – Current

Assessed, diagnosed, and independently treated youth and their

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families with a wide range of diagnosis and psychosocial problems

including, Oppositional Defiant Disorder, Bipolar Disorder, learning

disabilities, ADHD, and Duel-Diagnosis.

Demonstrated extensive knowledge of local county rules and

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regulations from the Department of Social Services.

Conducted public talks to local families and teachers on warning signs

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of substance abuse in adolescents, depression and anxiety in youth,

eating disorders and self-harm in teens

Acted as a team leader and member of multi-ethnic, multi-disciplinary

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team of mental health support staff.

Intensive collateral work with juvenile probation, CPS, court officials and

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school administration and staff.

Demonstrated skills in creating and implementing effective and

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individualized treatment plans, Medi-Cal Clinical documentation, and

crisis management services to at-risk adolescents.

Implemented multiple Evidence-Based Practices in clinical treatment

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with youth (Brief Strategic Family Therapy, Positive Parenting Program,

Strengthening Families, TF-CBT)

Provided community-based Individual and Family Therapy services to

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culturally diverse youth and their families. (brief and long-term)

Specialized in working with youth and families who have experienced

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severe trauma. Administered and analyzed the UCLA-PTSD index and

provided the full model Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

(TF-CBT).

Maintained Audit-ready Medi-Cal charts, assessments, treatment plans,

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and progress notes for all clients to ensure proper documentation of

session content and interventions.

Provided substance abuse treatment and prevention services for youth

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and family members with multi-generational addiction and abuse

histories

Independently coordinated the integration of comprehensive Functional

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Behavioral Analysis and plans into overall child and family service plans

with family members, collateral contacts, referral sources, and support

persons involved with a child’s plan for stabilization and wellness

Ensured that service delivery was child centered-and family driven

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using a strength-based, culturally sensitive model.

Starlight Community Services

School-Based Mental Health Counselor, MFT Intern/Trainee

San Jose, California July, 2011 – July, 2012

Provided school-based Individual, group, and family counseling

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services to youth and their families.

Conducted intakes, screenings, and assessments, including multi-axis

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DSM diagnosis.

Organized and facilitated weekly group counseling sessions for youth

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suffering from anxiety/depression, substance abuse, and grief and loss.

Experience with Medi-Cal Billing and Electronic Medical Records

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(EMR). Maintained progress notes for all clients to ensure proper

documentation of session content and interventions

Teamed with teachers and parents to increase consistency between

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classroom and home behavior interventions.

Implemented individualized educational goals and objectives to

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enhance student responsibility, accountability and independence

Facilitated multiple healthy relationship groups for adolescents that

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focused on communication sills, active listening, and understanding the

cycle of abuse and domestic violence.

Provided counseling to client’s family members to assist them in

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understanding, dealing with, and supporting clients.

Leyla Bologlu, Ph.D., Pediatric Neuropsychologist

Private Practice Office Support,

San Francisco, CA May, 2010 – June, 2011

• Evaluated statistical data using SPSS statistics soft wear.

• Provided age- appropriate activities to children between testing

sessions.

• Assisted in organization and scheduling clients and testing.

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Turn Your Live Around Inc. (Substance Abuse Recovery Centre)

Case Manager/ Community Coordinator

Tucson, Arizona November, 2008 – December, 2009

• Counsel clients on sustaining sobriety and preventing relapse

• Create coalitions with other local substance abuse recovery centers

• Mediate the relationships between clients and their court appointed

parole officers

• Generate new protocol for the sober living house operated by the

recovery center.

Certified in TF-CBT (Trauma Focused- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

Evidence Based ●

and Advanced TF-CBT training

Practices &

● Multiple Motivational Interviewing trainings (beginner, intermediate, and

Additional

advanced training)

Training

● Certified in: Triple P (Positive Parenting practices) Standard and Teen

● Advanced Cognitive Behavior Therapy for adolescents

● Certified in: Brief Strategic Therapy (60 hours of training)

● Trained to facilitate multi-family “Strengthening Families “ workshops.

Professional ● California MFTi # 73773

● Member, California Association of Marriage and Family Therapist

Affiliations

(CAMFT)

● Member, The Psychotherapy Institute

References Available upon request

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