Clincial Therapist, MFTI
Resume:
Pamela Webber-Sandres, MFTI, M-RAS, CCDS
Registration Number IMF 73993
Inglewood, CA 90301
********@*****.***
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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