Mental Health Case Management
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VINCENT T. LAURO
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA *****
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PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Community and social services professional, dedicated to providing the highest level of client care. Outgoing, with the capability to efficiently multitask, and quickly problem solve by integrating creative solutions. Through strong case management attunement and a demonstrated history of working in the mental health care industry.
SKILL HIGHLIGHTS
Compassionate and Empathetic
Strong Interpersonal Communication
Mandated Reporter
Dynamic Problem Solver
Critical Thinker
At-risk and vulnerable populations
Crisis Intervention
Referrals to Resources
Community Outreach
Ethical Boundaries
Collaborative
Individual and Group Counseling
Clinical Therapy
Cultural Humility
Proficient in MS Office, eMR Systems
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Clear Life Recovery LLC., Newport Beach, CA. March 2023-June 2023
Therapist Intern
-Conducted twenty hours of individual therapy sessions weekly
-Completed all documentation within a timely manner
-Attended supervision by both a PsyD, MSW, and LMFT seven hours weekly.
-Engaged in crisis intervention as necessary.
-Conducted all assessments, diagnostics, and provided clinically meaningful feedback to supervisors on clients’ presentation, demeanor, and symptomatology.
Kevin’s House LLC., Rolling Hills, CA October 2021-June 2022
Dual-Diagnosis Specialist
-Provide direct clinical support to clients with dual diagnosis as well as co-morbid and additional diagnoses (autism spectrum disorders, antisocial personality disorders, cognitive deficit disorders, and physical limitations)
-Focus on strengths-based approach with clients, and work towards client self-efficacy and autonomy.
New Ways Life Coaching, Inc., Santa Ana, CA & Virtual June 2019- November 2021
Clinician, Supervisor
-Helped increase activities of daily living for high acuity clients through implementation of modeling techniques.
-Taught clients how to write resumes and cover letters, and interview, which prepared them for vocational goals.
-Worked directly with community to provide resources for clients to integrate and connect to their community.
Private Practice, Redondo Beach, CA & Virtual November 2019-September 2021
CADC-II, ICADC, Certified Access Bars Practitioner, Consultant
-Successfully aided individuals and companies, in the treatment industry seeking guidance for: CCAPP Accreditation, JACO Accreditation, IMS Accreditation, and staffing recommendations.
-Participation in community outreach programs to provide psychoeducation on substance use, misuse, abuse, and dependence.
-Incorporated holistic treatment methodology for healing and recovery and engaged as a mandated reporter as needed.
Laguna View Detox, Laguna Beach, CA August 2018 - June 2019
Case Manager, Primary Counselor, Supervisor, Compliancy Manager
-Collaborated with clinical director and therapist to create discharge protocols, construct program structure, and new curriculum.
-Trained staff on group facilitation and documentation, creating protocols to streamline the process.
-Established effective relationships with outside facilities and resources by engaging with their site directors and staff.
-Constructed “Family Welcome Packet” and “Client Welcome Packet” which helped clients to learn policies and therapeutic process of facility.
-Effectively trained staff on AMA de-escalation through a series of workshops, and increased client retention for the company.
-Worked directly with the clinical Director to create new protocols to aid in state compliance and simplicity for facility and staff.
Northbound Treatment Services, Newport Beach, CA December 2017-August 2018
Inpatient and Outpatient Case Manager
-Conducted up to 9 hours of clinical groups per week and created approved curriculum by master’s level supervisors’, focusing on psychoeducation, experiential, trauma based, DBT, anger management, and life skills groups.
-Ran a caseload of up to 20 Clients and worked with therapist on a clinical team to direct the client’s course of treatment.
-Supported clients’ families in establishing boundaries, pursuing their own personal recovery, and conducting family sessions.
YellowStone Recovery, Costa Mesa, CA January 2017 - November 2017
Internship, Inpatient and Outpatient AOD Counselor
-Conducted 12 hours of groups weekly, specializing in anger management and process groups approved by CA legal system.
-Completed Biopsychosocial Assessments on new intakes and created master treatment plans with clients.
-Conducted ORAS’ to clients on “STOP” with the California Parole system and subsequent legal systems within the CDRC.
RAW Recovery, Costa Mesa, CA August 2017- March 2018
Lead House Manager, Crisis Intervention Counselor
EDUCATION and CERTIFICATIONS
University of Massachusetts Global Irvine, CA. January 2022-In Progress
Master of Social Work (MSW) - Advanced Generalist Concentration
California Southern University, Costa Mesa, CA August 2017- October 2021
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology with an emphasis on Psychopharmachology, Maude Cum Laude
Hypnotherapy, Virtual April 2020- N/A
Trained Hypnotherapist by Janine Regaine Sinclair MA, NLP, Licensed Hypnotherapist
Certified Access Bars Practitioner (Acupressure Modality) July 2019-N/A
Access Consciousness
The California Consortium of Addiction Treatment Programs and Professionals (CCAPP) August 2018- August 2024
Certified Drug and Alcohol Counselor Level Two (CADC-II)
International Certification and Reciprocity Consortium (IC&RC) August 2018- August 2024
Internationally and Nationally Certified Drug and Alcohol Counselor (ICADC)
Ohio Risk Assessment System Trained (ORAS) San Diego, CA June 2017- N/A
California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDRC)
First Aid and Adult/Child/Infant CPR November 2022- Present
eCPRcertification.com
Distance Learning Center for Addiction Studies June 2016 – April 2017
Vocational Addiction Counselor and Group Facilitator
ORGANIZATIONS
Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies Foundation (MAPS) May 2017– Present
Student for Sensible Drug Policy (SSDP)
-Established the first Chapter in Beach Cities of the Santa Monica Bay and collaborated directly with division leaders, other chapters, clinicians, treatment professionals, and the community, which achieved the Division goal to abolish “1 to 100” mandatory minimum sentence for cocaine and crack-cocaine in 2021.
-Work with the community to educate the public on drug policy, psychedelic research, harm reduction and substance use treatment and assisted in distribution of naloxone, which help save lives amid the third wave of the opioid epidemic.
-Assisted in publication of MDMA Assisted Psychotherapy (MAP) clinical trial results for phase three for MAPS Foundation results. Which included analysis of data from research & deep understanding of psychedelic Assisted Psychotherapy and PTSD.
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