Bilingual Clinical Supervisor & Program Manager

John Galarza

Clackamas, Oregon *****

Phone: 503-***-**** Email: **********@*****.***

Professional Summary

Results-driven, Bilingual Clinical Supervisor and Program Manager with 20+ years of expertise in addiction counseling, juvenile rehabilitation, and community and state correction, reintegration. Proven success in reducing recidivism by 15%, managing complex caseloads of up to 55 clients, and implementing culturally competent interventions for marginalized populations. Adept at leading cross-functional teams, coordinating with community organizations, and driving program outcomes in both correctional and community settings. Fluent in Spanish and committed to providing quality care, familiar with CARF

Key Skills

Clinical Expertise: Addiction Counseling, Treatment Planning, Case Management, Therapeutic Communities

Leadership & Management: Staff Training, Program Development, Budget Management, Team Leadership

Community Engagement: Court Reporting, Public Speaking, Cross-Agency Collaboration

Cultural Competency: Expertise in working with Latino and Native American populations

Language Skills: Fluent in Spanish (reading, writing, speaking)

Professional Experience

Integrated Health Clinic Bi-lingual Bi-cultural Clinical Supervisor Program Manager

Clackamas, OR 2011 – Present

Led clinical assessments and developed treatment plans for adult and youth clients, facilitating care coordination with community partners.

Managed a caseload of 55 clients, achieving a 90% program completion rate and reducing relapse rates by 15% through tailored addiction treatment programs.

Collaborated with DHS Children’s Services Division and vocational providers, ensuring 80% of clients reintegrated successfully into the community.

Prepared detailed case narratives and reports for court, advocating for client needs and treatment progress.

Prepared for CARF Certification

Up hold the Oregon Administrative Guide lines

Multnomah ESD/ Multnomah County Inverness Jail GED Spanish Tutor

Portland, OR 2010 – 2011

Provided GED tutoring to incarcerated youth and adults in Spanish, resulting in increased educational attainment rates among participants.

Morrison Child and Family Services Bi-lingual Bi-cultural Adolescent Counselor

Portland, OR 2006 – 2008

Counseled developmentally challenged juveniles, focusing on personal growth, educational planning, and successful reintegration into mainstream schools.

Led classes on cultural diversity, substance abuse, and family dynamics, improving student outcomes through collaboration with teachers and community resources.

Coyote Ridge Correctional Facility Addiction Counselor

Connell, WA 2003 – 2004

Delivered addiction counseling to incarcerated individuals, preparing reformation plans and treatment strategies for reintegration.

Collaborated with parole and probation officers to coordinate client discharge plans, ensuring continuity of care post-release.

Catholic Community Services of Salem Director of Street Vision

Salem, OR 2001 – 2003

Directed a residential facility for Latino juveniles involved in gang activity, overseeing a staff of 7 and managing all program operations.

Achieved a 20% reduction in gang-related incidents and a 30% improvement in successful reintegration rates by implementing culturally responsive counseling interventions.

Coordinated with Oregon Youth Authority and school districts to reintegrate students into mainstream education.

Bridgeton Correctional Facility Administrator

Bridgeton, OR 1996 – 2000

Managed a rehabilitation program with 100% capacity utilization, serving 1,100 inmates and promoting the program through public speaking and community outreach.

Implemented strategies that reduced recidivism by 25%, improving outcomes for program participants.

Led training sessions for correctional staff on therapeutic community models and best practices in offender rehabilitation.

Oregon State Correctional Institution Director/Founder, Oregon Chicano Conciliar

Salem, OR 1993 – 1996

Established the first Latino and Native American Alcohol and Drug Abuse program in the United States, serving as a model for culturally specific counseling programs.

Developed and led the "Square Foot" program, enabling bilingual offenders to earn certification as entry-level drug and alcohol counselors, improving job placement post-release.

Education

Master of Business Administration (MBA) University of Phoenix – Tigard, OR (2009)

Bachelor of Science in Human Services University of Phoenix – Tigard, OR (2004)

Institute for Non-Profit Management Portland State University (2001 – 2002)

Lincoln University Philadelphia, PA (30 credits toward Master of Human Services, 1998 – 1999)

Certifications and Accreditations

Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor II

Certified Criminal Justice Specialist

Master Addiction Specialist

Certified Behavior Therapist

Washington Department of Correction Academy Graduate (2003)

Breaking Barrier Trainer (2004)

Multisystem Therapist Training (2007)

Volunteer Work

Clackamas County Mental Health Addictions Board – November 2011 to 2015

Additional Notes

Leadership: Directed teams of up to 35 staff members in multiple facilities, providing strategic oversight and staff training.

Cultural Competency: Specialized in delivering culturally tailored care to marginalized populations, particularly Latino and Native American communities.

Public Speaking: Delivered presentations on addiction counseling and recidivism reduction strategies at community forums and correctional institutions.

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