Mental Health Special Education

Kim C. Anaya

*********@*****.*** 559-***-****

Curriculum Vitae- BOP # 94028794

Ph.D. candidate in Clinical Psychology and Master’s Applied Psychology, Master’s Special Education with extensive internship and practicum experience focused on becoming a Clinical Psychologist. Extensive background in social work, alcohol, and drug counseling, and as a Certified Administrator for residential adult and children’s facilities. Strong ability to develop and lead teams that meet and exceed designated goals and expectations. Highly adept at assisting developmentally disabled, chronically mentally ill, trauma, drug and alcohol adults and adolescents.

Education and Credentials

Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology ABD– Walden University, Online, Expected 2025

Master of Science Applied Psychology – Walden University, Online, May 2015

Master of Arts in Special Education – California State University-Bakersfield, Dec. 1998

Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies – California State University-Bakersfield

Associate of Arts in Liberal Studies – Bakersfield College, Bakersfield, CA

Practicum, Valley Psychological Group, Bakersfield, CA, (900 Hours), 2016

Pre-Doc, Maple Counseling Center, Beverly Hills, CA, (2200) hours), 2020

Registered Psychological Associate BOP # 94028794 January 2025-2026

Registered Psychological Associate BOP # 94026395 December 2021-2023

Basic CPR (Adult, child, infant, AED) and first aid (adult, pediatric), 2024-2026

STRTP Administrator (GH), Certification 2017-2019

Certified Alcohol Specialist (CAS II) Drug and Alcohol Counselor, California Association of Addiction Recovery Resources, Institute Social Model, 2005-2019

Group Home Administration (GH), Certified 2004-2019

California Consortium of Addiction Programs and Professionals Certificate, 2016

Adult Residential Facility, Community Care Licensing, 2003-2009

Social Service Consultant, Certificate, Reedley, CA, 2001

Crisis Prevention Intervention Certificate, Expired 2019

Management Assaultive Behavior Certificate, Expired 2019

Professional Assault Crisis Training (PRO-ACT), Expired 2019

Professional Experience

Mann Assessment & Psychotherapy, Fresno CA.

Registered Psychological Associate, 2025

Conducted initial assessments, individual therapy with adolescents, children, adults, and veterans.

Created curriculum for psychoeducation group therapy

Assessments- WAISE-5

Completed weekend 1 EMDR training/completed 5 hours consultation – past test with score 89%

Fresno CBAS/AHDC, Fresno, CA.

Marketing Director, 2024

I serve as the face of the company, coordinating and producing all materials representing the business. I reach out to prospects, customers, and the community while creating an overarching image that represents Fresno CBAS/ADHC in a positive light. I conducted tours of the facility, intakes, and screening of individuals who were interested in the program. I taught beginning sign language to the participants at Fresno CBAS/ADHC. I would also teach art therapy and other coping skill strategies when conducting presentations at housing authority or other home settings. Provide a weekly report of admissions, pending discharge, and participants on hold and why. I created solutions for discharge and on-hold participants for retention.

TURN BEHAVIORAL HEALTH/ KIND CENTER, Hanford Ca.

Educational Liaison/Advocate, 2022 to 2024

Provide education to therapists and mental health rehab. Specialists and parents on educational resources schools are to provide 0-18 years of age, such as Section 504, IEP, SST, and other resources covered under the IDEA and ADA, provide emotional support and advocacy to parents and adolescents. Create an educational advocacy program to meet the needs of children aged 0 to 18 years and parents. Created several groups for junior high and high school adolescents throughout Kings County and trained interns to screen and run groups in junior high and high schools.

SIERRA MEADOWS BEHAVIORAL HEALTH, Clovis, CA

Clinician, 2021 to 2022

Facilitate therapeutic groups in a crisis unit for adults. Execute treatment plan, individual therapy, assessments, progress notes, discharge planning, and interventions using cognitive & DBT therapy models.

MAPLE COUNSELING CENTER, Beverly Hills, CA

Pre-Doctoral Intern, 2018 to 2020

Conducted intakes, phone screens, and caseloads for 15 individual adults weekly. Executed treatment plans, assessments, interventions, and psychodynamic therapy models. (Completed 2088.5 hours)

Led two psychodynamic groups weekly with up to eight adults in each group

LIGHT KEEPERS, INC., Bakersfield, CA

Chief Financial Officer/Vice President, 2014 to 2020

Developed and implemented effective business strategies and plans matching short- and long-term goals for a six-bed residential facility for male adolescent sex offenders. Supervised 11 personnel through employee engagement tasks and personal motivational performance coaching sessions. Assessed financial and non-financial reports, noting improvement opportunities and determining appropriate solutions.

· Oversaw delivery of direct clinical care, including medication management.

· Aided residents through education with daily life/social skills, hygiene, and nutrition.

· Secured contract with the University of Phoenix for intern counselors/MFT/MSW to work on hours.

· Delivered high success rate rehabilitating high-risk adolescents.

TEHACHAPI MOUNTAIN BOYS HOME, ACERE GROUP HOME/EMINENCE HEALTH CARE,

Tehachapi-Visalia-Fresno, CA

Alcohol and Drug Counselor, 2004 to 2016

Completed initial assessments and drug screenings before providing drug and alcohol counseling support at a residential group home for six boys aged 12-17 at Acer. Partnered with a psychiatrist to design a drug program curriculum, taught adolescents, provided treatment plans, and led assessments in a 500-plus-person outpatient drug and alcohol clinic at Eminence. Completed initial assessments and drug screenings before delivering drug and alcohol counseling support at a residential group home for six boys aged 12-17. Counseled individuals and groups on the use and effect of alcohol and drugs. Sustained strict confidentiality guidelines regarding client care. Conducted group therapy sessions. Assessed and administered treatment plans.

· Designed treatment programs based on detailed intake reviews.

SHAFTER JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL AND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, ARVIN JR. HIGH SCHOOL

AND ELEMENTARY, EDISON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT, MIDDLE SCHOOL,

AND ELEMENTARY, Bakersfield, CA

Substitute Teacher, Alternative Education/Court Schools, 2013 to 2014

Followed instructions of regular teachers to manage classrooms of 15-29 students aged 5-17. Taught at high-risk schools for adolescents on probation and special education for developmentally delayed students. Maintained classroom behavior.

METHADONE CLINIC, AEGIS TREATMENT FACILITY/ Bakersfield-

Alcohol and Drug Counselor, 2012 to 2014

Conducted individual counseling and group therapy sessions and collaborated with psychiatrists, general practitioners, and nurses to create and execute treatment plans for 35 clients at Aegis. Completed initial assessments and drug screenings before providing drug and alcohol counseling support at the methadone clinic with 35 adult patients and counseled individuals and groups on the use and effect of alcohol and drugs. I taught CBT coping skills. I sustained strict confidentiality guidelines regarding client care. I conducted group therapy sessions. They were assessed and administered treatment plans.

· Designed treatment programs based on detailed intake reviews.

DWELLING IN UNITY, Fresno, CA

Program Writer/Program Specialist for Transitional Youth, 2013

Authored program for residential transitional adolescence group home. Consulted with the owner on state and community care regulations. The program was successful for several years.

MITCHELL HOMES INC., Ventura, CA

Qualified Mental Retardation Professional, 2011 to 2012

Helped provide self-care training and therapeutic treatments and monitored care for 22 developmentally disabled adults at 3 group homes. Aided residents with bathing, dressing, and personal hygiene. Emphasized positive behaviors and promoted social interactions. Prevented residents from potentially inflicting injury to people. Advocated for clients, assessed charts, collaborated with the nursing team, and managed day programs and all other organizations. Interacted with family and arranged visits and appointments.

· Developed and preserved functional goals of individuals.

· Updated family members regularly and answered quality of care questions.

· Guaranteed facility complied with state and federal licensing requirements.

CALIFORNIA CONSORTIUM OF ADDICTION PROGRAMS AND PROFESSIONALS (CCAP), Fresno, CA

Instructor/Certified Alcohol and Drug Addictions Recovery Specialist, 2010 to 2012

Taught students to interview clients to obtain critical data, including medical, social, and treatment history. Taught students the importance of consulting with clinical teams to ensure proper service delivery. Taught students to record client behavior, attendance, and progression into a confidential medical database.

· Led daily individual and group therapy sessions on coping, emotions, and relationship skills to promote healthy behaviors.

· Coached and educated clients on achieving goals by providing positive feedback, encouragement, and assistance in applying techniques.

CENTRAL UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT, Fresno, CA

Substitute Teacher, Fresno Junior High School, 2011

I taught curriculum and lesson plans left by the teacher, assisting students in understanding the material. Sustained class behavior with no referrals to the principal.

DUNAMIS INC., Fresno CA

Program Writer/Program Specialist, 2010

I designed and introduced an outpatient alcohol and drug program for adolescents. I met with the owner and state licensing board to review and approve the program to open the facility successfully. This program was successful for over a decade.

RUBY’S VALLEY CARE HOME, Fresno, CA

Administrator (ARF), 2007 to 2009

● Spearheaded procedures to maintain high-quality standards and comply with applicable regulations and accreditation standards for the 50-bed facility. Determined staffing while tracking costs to remain within budgetary requirements. Assessed individual service plans for resident development and rehabilitation and supervised 60 staff.

● Promoted the agency’s overall mission, values, and vision through modeling professional and ethical behavior.

● Initiated protocols and processes focused on safe work practices, reporting and correcting unsafe working conditions and maintenance requirements.

• Authored initial piloted program unlocking successful rehabilitation for adults from state hospitals.

KTDA GROUP HOME, Fresno, CA

Administrator, Probation Adolescent, 2004 to 2007

I managed daily operations of group home care for up to 36 adolescent residents with behavioral or developmental disabilities, aided by 50 personnel. Ensured staff received ongoing mandatory training required for internal and external regulations. Planned and scheduled social activities or events that provided emotional support and positive reinforcement of desired behaviors.

· Contributed to efficiency through effective recruiting, interviewing, training, coaching, and personnel development.

· Devised and executed behavioral and teaching guidelines to optimize results.

· Represented area group homes as a city foster youth committee member.

Additional professional experience as Director of Vocational Rehabilitation Services/Program Director of Transitional Living Unit for Crestwood Behavioral Health Inc., Bakersfield, CA; Director of Social Services for Glenwood Gardens SNF, Bakersfield CA; Social Service Worker III for Child Protective Services (CPS) Department of Human Services, Bakersfield CA; Supervising Social Worker, Foster Family Agency for Koinonia Foster Homes, Bakersfield, CA; Service Coordinator for Developmentally Disabled Adolescents to Young Adults for Kern Regional Center, Bakersfield CA; Supervisor of Curriculum/Staff Training, New Advances for People with Disabilities (NAPD) Day Program, Bakersfield, CA

Assessments (Lerdo Jail, California State University/ Valley Psychological Group, Bakersfield, CA, 2016)

Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCa)-6

Georgia Court Competency test- Mississippi State Hospital (GCCT-MSH)-4

Miller Forensic Assessment of Symptoms (M-FAST)-5

Evaluation of Competency to stand trial-revised (ECST-R)-3

Competence Assessment for standing trial for defendants with mental retardation (CAST-MR)-5

Wechsler Abbreviated Scales of Intelligence & Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale (WASI-III)-9 (WASI-IV)-17

Wechsler Individual Achievement Test (WIAT-III)-14

Saint Louis University Mental Status (SLUMS Examination)-3

BECK Anxiety inventory-50

BECKS Youth-1

Depression, Anxiety, Stress Scale (DASS)-50

Addiction Severity Index (ASI)-300 plus

Detailed Assessment of Posttraumatic Stress (DAPS)-1

Million Clinical Multiaxial Inventory (MCMI-3) -6

Psychological Assessment Inventory (PAI)

Vineland Adaptive Behavior Scales (VABS)

Integrated Visual and Auditory Continuous Performance Test (IVA-Plus) -2

Program Administration Scale (PAS) -3

Conners’ Adult ADHD Rating Scale (CAARS)-1

Childhood Autism Rating Scale (CARS) -1

Adaptive Behavior Assessment System (ABAS) -6

Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children® - Fourth Edition (WISC-IV)

Asperger Syndrome Diagnostic Scale (ASDS)

Mini Mental

Boston Assessment of Severe Aphasia (BASC)

ADHD-Adult inventory Self Report -2

Micro Cog -3

Kaufman Test of Educational Achievement- Second Edition (KTEA-II)

HCR-20 & Violence Risk Assessment

KyBite

Trails A&B

Trainings and Conferences (Complete list available upon request)

Becoming kids role model for positive food relationship and healthy body image, 2023

HIPAA: Security rule, 2023 (Yearly training)

HIPAA: Privacy rule, 2023 (Yearly training)

Improving cultural competency for behavioral health professionals, 2022

Trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy, 2022

Ethical and Legal Guidelines for telehealth service delivery, 2022

Special Education Law & Advocacy Conference, 2022

Suicide awareness, risk & prevention, 2022

Sexual Harassment for employees- California, 2022

Suicide risk screening and safety planning, 2022

Family Dynamics in Behavioral Healthcare, 2022

Pain identification & Screening, 2022

Tele Therapy Overview and Clinical Considerations, 2022

Learning from Behavioral Health Providers Offering Tele Health In Communities of Color, 2022

Effective Tele Health When Working with Communities of Color, 2022

Motivational Interviewing & Enhancement therapy, 2022

Tuberculosis (TB), 2022

Safety culture and good catch, 2022

Personality Disorders, 2022

Abuse neglect trauma and exploitation, 2021

Ethical Behavior, 2021

Harassment, Discrimination, and title V (ADA), 2021

HIPAA and PHI, 2021

Trauma informed care, 2021

Client rights, 2021

HIV/AIDS, Hepatitis B/C, STI & infectious disease, 2021

Social Isolation abuser, 2021

CLIA waived, 2021

COWS and CIWA, 2021

Cultural Diversity and Sensitivity, 2021

Crisis Evaluation and Suicide Assessment with Clients in Ongoing Treatment, 2021

Grief, 2021

Case Management, 2021

ASAM, 2021

Hands off communication, 2021

Suicide Risk and Assessments, 2021

Brief Interventions to Prevent Suicide, 2021

Clinical Suicidology, October 2020

Selecting Test, 2020

Spiritual Recovery and Relationships, 2020

LGBTQ+, 2020

Racial Trauma and Healing, 2020

Forensic Psychology, 2020

Diversity and Inclusion, 2020

Self-Management Supports, 2020

What is Stigma and Biases, 2020

Healing Hidden Wounds of Racial Trauma, 2020

Black, Indigenous, and People of Color Mental Health, 2020

Psychiatry Grand Rounds DSM-5, 2020

Recognizing and Countering Implicit Bias by Changing Practice in Tel Health, 2020

Betrayal Trauma, 2020

Empathetic Communication in Health Care, 2020

Innovation and Self Actualization: A Symbiotic Relationship, 2020

Creating Inclusive, Equitable Anti-Racist Workshop, 2020

Race and Equity in Child and Family Serving System, 2020

Tackling Unconscious Bias to Prevent Burnout and Improve Patient Care, 2020

LGBTQ + Affirmative, 2020

Race Equity in Child and Family Serving Systems, 2020

Harm Reduction in Virtual Environment, 2020

After Acute Phase Coronavirus What Comes Next, 2020

A Practical Guide to Providing Tele Psychology with Minimum Risk, 2020

Risk Management and Ethical Consideration in Supervision, 2020

Communicating with Families and Clients during COVID 19, 2020

Taking Time for Self: Compassion in COVID 19, 2020

Body Bias: How Weight Stigma Impacts Mating, 2020

Assessment for Treatment of Childhood Trauma, 2020

Professional Associations

American Psychology Association, 2012- 2024

United States Association for body psychotherapy 2019-2024

Los Angeles County Psychological Association, 2018-2021

California Coalition on Sexual Offenders, 2016-2021

American Psychiatric Association, 2011-Present

Western Psychiatric Association, 2011-Present

National Alliance for Mentally Ill, 2011-Present

Society of Behavior Medicine, 2011-Present

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