Manocher Majidzadeh, LMFT-LPCC

License # *****

*** ***** ****** ***, ***# 321, Los Angeles, CA 90004

818-***-****, acvufv@r.postjobfree.com

Fluent in Farsi and Azerbaijani

Objective:

I am familiar with DMH paperwork and HIPPA regulations. I want to continue in my career working with families, children, adolescents and adults. I am Empowering leader and positive team player; strong communication and interpersonal skills. Areas of expertise include program management, supervision, crisis intervention, Wraparound program treatment planning, intake/assessment, school counseling, employee supervision and training, team building, performance evaluation, and strategic planning. I am Hardworking and dedicated with a passion for improving the lives of others.

EDUCATION:

Master of Art in Psychology Graduated June 2003

Phillips Graduate Institute

Encino, CA

Bachelor of Engineering Graduated June 1983

California State University

Long Beach, CA

Credentials:

Familiar with Evidence based, solution focused, CBT Trauma focus

Have completed all 600, and 700 level courses in Chemical Dependency

Child Therapy in School Setting Training Program

WORK EXPERIENCE:

Kern County Department of Mental Health, Bakersfield, CA March 2016-Present

Mental Health Therapist II for ACT-AOT/Volunteer cwic

Working as a licensed mental health therapist in Assertive Outpatient Treatment Providing outreach support for adult clients with severe mental illnesses, annual treatment plan, and re-assessment.

Conducting bio-psycho-social assessment for AOT candidates to be field to the court as part of the AOT process.

Victor Community Support Services, Riverside, CA October 2015-January 2016

Clinical Supervisor for Children Program

Provided individual and group supervision to clinical interns, training on initial assessment, treatment planning, and also writing progress notes based on DMH guide lines, feed- back on case presentation.

Attended clinical supervisors and leadership meetings.

PROTOTYPES, Pomona/Pasadena, CA June 2013-July 2015

Senior Therapist/Quality Controller

Completed initial assessment and treatment plan for adult clients with dual diagnosed mental illness.

Provided psychotherapy for adult clients with dual diagnosed mental illness.

Attended meetings with substance abuse case managers discussing cases and provided feed-back on client’s progress in treatment.

Attended meetings with staff psychiatrists discussing clients cases and there progress in treatment.

Reviewed clinicians/interns assessments, treatment plan, and progress notes of their clients, providing feedback for corrections and signing off on their assessment, treatment plan, and progress notes.

West Central Family Mental Health Clinic (Los Angeles County DMH), LA, CA August 2012-June 2013

Clinician II

Completed initial assessment and treatment plan for adult clients with dual diagnosed mental illness for Prevention and Early Intervention for HWLA program.

Attended clinical staff meetings, discussed cases and provided feedbacks.

Gateways Forensic Program, Los Angeles, California January 2012-August 2012

Primary Therapist

Provide individual therapy to adult forensic populations.

Provide individual therapy to adult forensic populations.

Provided case management, helping the clients with their self-care, home cleanness, educational and job training referrals.

Completed quarterly and annual progress report for the court.

Attended the court as an expert witness when clients filed for restoration.

CCS (Providence Health Services), Kern County regional clinic, CA May 2004-December 2011

Program Director

Directed clinical and business operations of the clinic/program.

Analyzed program staffing needs and recruited, interviewed, and hired all necessary employees.

Provided strategic leadership and motivation to MFT interns, case managers, and administrative staff.

Evaluated staff performance and provided job-specific training and mentoring.

Increased overall staff productivity by cultivating a professional working environment where all staff felt valued.

Decreased unnecessary spending by assessing clinic expenditures and then developing a strict annual budget.

Attended regional program directors meetings and discussed overall progress of the programs and needs.

Supervised Children and Wraparound Program.

Worked directly with DCFS and probation officers.

Supervised clinical interns by providing individual and group supervision, training on initial assessment, treatment planning, and also writing progress notes based on agency and DMH guide lines, provided feedback on case presentation.

Primary Therapist

Provided initial assessment and individualized client treatment plans for children and adolescence age (5-18) at three different agency cites within Kern County.

Provided individual and family psychotherapy for children and their family.

Provided weekly anger management and social skill groups.

Provided individual and group therapy for juvenile sex offenders.

Provided crisis interventions as needed.

Facilitated treatment team meetings and one-on-one and group training sessions to increase team performance and improve clinic morals.

Camp Gonzales Juvenile Probation and Rehabilitation Facility, Malibu, CA June 2003-May 2004

Part time Therapist Intern

Completed initial assessment and treatment plan.

Provided weekly individual and group therapy.

Provided support and worked closely with camp staff to improve services.

Will Rogers Continuation High School, Van Nuys, CA June 2002-May 2003

Part Time Therapist Trainee

Provided individual therapy for at-Risk students

Facilitated Social-Skills Group for adolescents with a focus on developing listening skills.

Provided discussion groups on a variety of teen challenges including decision making, self-steam, bullying, and peer pressure.

Attended teachers meetings and provided feedback and support to school staff.

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