Dayla Patrice Patterson
**** *. ******** *** ******, CA 93711
559-***-**** *****************@*****.***
Professional Objective: To obtain a challenging and motivating position in the Mental Health Field to utilize my skills as a LMFT.
Marriage and Family Therapist # 145622
Education: April, 2008 Masters in Marriage and Family Therapy - University of Phoenix, Fresno, CA May, 1997 Bachelor of Arts in Social Work - California State University, Fresno May, 1994 Associate of Arts in Liberal Arts - Fresno City College
*Related Experience Past 10 Years. I have been in the mental health field since 1999 and can provide a more extensive job experience if needed.
03/01/2023-06/30/2023
Unlicensed Clinician-The Fresno Center
Job Duties-To provide mental health treatment (MH) treatment to remove barriers to employment for families who are recipients of the California Work Opportunity and Responsibility to Kids (CalWORKs) Welfare-to-Work (WTW) benefits with mental health symptoms. Provide short-term support and linkage to permanent mental health services in the community.
01/05/22-02/22/23
Program Clinician West Care Support and Overnight Stay (SOS)
Job Duties-To collaboratively provide mental health treatment to individuals with serious mental health disorders who have been receiving services are being discharged from a Fresno County hospital emergency department or a designated 5150 facility. Provide short-term support and linkage to permanent mental health services in the community.
05/09/2017-12/15/21
Program Clinician CONREP Conditional Release Program
Job Duties: To provide community supervision with the adults with mental illness, forensic population under the court-mandated treatment. Conduct evaluations and assessments at county job and through Department of State Hospitals. Perform on-call duties and duties as assigned to provide therapeutic support in behavioral management.
3/2015-05/02/2017
Transitional Case Management Program-Benefit Worker University California San Diego.
Job Duties: Avenal State Prison Assist inmates that are between 90-120 days of releasing with applying for benefit assistance (Medi-Cal, Social Security, and Veteran Benefits). Ensure program protocal to monitor inmates mental health needs.
8/15/2014-3/2015
Clinician Onsite Counseling, Fresno, CA
Job Duties: To provide mental health counseling to Youth with Emotional Disturbed diagnosis at the High School Campus. Participate in attending IEP meetings, facilitating parent support groups, and provide individual, milieu and family therapy. Provide treatment planning and complete all necessary required documents.
3/14-8/14
Clinician Amity Foundation Chowchilla, CA
Job duties: Provided mental health structured therapeutic services including gender responsive trauma treatment services. Maintain clinical supervision, including development of the ITRP, review of client's files, and have the ability to perform initial and/or ongoing client assessments. Work in coordination with the CCIII and the Supervising Counselor in determining continuum of care services for the patients.
9/12-9/13
Clinician / EMQ Families First, Fresno, CA
Job Duties: To provide psychotherapeutic support and assistance in behavior treatment planning. Wrote reports and other required documents. Ensure compliance with all licensing, Medi Cal and other regulations. Perform on call and other duties as assigned to provide therapeutic support and assistance in behavior management, including crisis intervention.
7/09 to 9/12
Facilitator II EMQ Families First, Fresno, CA
Job Duties: To provide case management support and assistance in behavior management, including crisis management. Promote family-centered practice strategies and support family decision-making. Encourage family inclusion to community based resources. Conduct individual, group, family, and milieu therapy. Provide treatment planning. Write reports and other required documents. Ensure compliance with all licensing and other regulations. Perform on call and other duties as assigned to provide therapeutic support and assistance in behavior management, including crisis intervention.
Related Clinical Experience:
10/07 to 05/08 Families First Inc. Fresno, CA Marriage and Family Therapist Trainee - Provide individual and group therapy for children aged 6 to 12 years old in a school setting under supervision of a LMFT.
Summary:
Experience in diverse social work settings Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to facilitate group interactions energetic, responsible, and dedicated ability to work independently as well as in a team setting Comprehensive knowledge of mental health treatment modalities, symptoms, and diagnoses.
References:
Katrina Blair, LMFT
Licensed Clinician
2547 W. Shaw Ave Ste # 117
Jo F Scott, LMFT
Licensed Clinician
9297 Orange Crest Ct
Elk Grove, CA 95624
Joy Juarez, LMFT
Licensed Clinician
The Fresno Center
4879 E. Kings Canyon Rd
Fresno, CA. 93727