Mental Health Training

Shalina Kumar

**** **** ******* ***, **********, CA 95835

916-***-**** b6gp6y@r.postjobfree.com

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

Proficient in conducting intake assessments, making diagnoses, developing treatment plans, and conducting individual therapy for children, adolescents, and families with a history of maltreatment (e.g. abuse, neglect, complex trauma, violent environment).

Cultural competency in assessing and treating a multicultural population.

Knowledge and skills needed to conduct an empirically-supported treatment (Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavior Therapy).

Knowledge of current research in the areas of intervention, assessment, and child maltreatment to guide assessment and treatment.

Refined skills in consulting with school and other systems involved in children’s, adolescents’, and families’ lives.

Ability to provide clinical case management as appropriate.

Experience working collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team of medical and mental health professionals (e.g. LMFTs, LCSWs, MSW, Psychologists, Psychiatrist).

Knowledgeable on issues concerning MFTs such as reporting laws, confidentiality, ethics, consultation, and supervision

Extensive experience in completing required clinical documentation (e.g., treatment plans, progress notes, discharge summaries) for EPSDT through AVATAR.

Attendance in conferences sponsored by the CAARE Center, Individual/TF-CBT Therapy Didactics, and other training activities (Parent-Child Interaction Therapy, DPICS behavioral coding system).

EDUCATION

California State University, Sacramento, CA

M.S., Counseling, Marriage, Family, & Child Counseling, expected May 2012.

Courses: Trauma & Crisis Counseling, Marriage & Family Therapy, Appraisal-Evaluation & Diagnostic, Multicultural Ethnic Counseling, Advanced Psychopathology, Substance Abuse & the Family, Human Development

California State University, Sacramento, CA

B.A., Psychology, May 2009

Courses: Child Psychology, Family Stress & Coping, the Family & Social Issues, Psychological Methods, Psychology of Multicultural Groups, Cross-Cultural Psychology, Psychological Testing, Research Methods, Interpersonal Relations

EXPERIENCE

MFT Trainee, UCDMC CAARE Diagnostic & Treatment Center 2011-current

Marriage, Family, and Child Therapy Trainee

Provide individual therapy to children and adolescents with a history of maltreatment. Provide family therapy including parenting skills. Conduct intake assessments, make diagnoses, and develop treatment plans. Provide clinical case management. Proficient use of culturally competent service in assessing and treating a multicultural population.

Clients: Individual adults and couples; African-American, Pacific Islander, Asian, Caucasian, Latino, Mixed-ethnicity; Foster Parents and Youth, blended families; substance abuse; acute and chronic mental illness, including early childhood psychosis, mood disorders, substance abuse, dual diagnosis, personality disorders, severe trauma.

Practicum, California State University, Sacramento, CA 2011

Marriage and Family Therapy Trainee, Center for Counseling & Diagnostic Svcs

Provide individual therapy to clients diagnosed with variety of presenting problems including Bipolar Disorder, Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Clinical Depression, Borderline Personality Disorder, and Post-traumatic Stress Disorder. Maintain progress notes for all clients to ensure proper documentation of session content and interventions. Weekly supervision to discuss clinical issues and specific interventions (DBT, MI, TA).

Presentation

Presented cross-cultural research and multicultural issues in diagnosis and treatment for immigrants and refugees of Southeast Asian and (Asian)Pacific Island backgrounds.

California Youth Authority 2010

Crisis Line Counselor

Provide crisis counseling and referral services to California children and youth.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Training: Early Detection and Treatment of Childhood Psychosis, PCIT, Suicide Prevention, Child Protective Services Reporting, Supervised training in Motivational Interviewing, Motivational Enhancement Therapy, DBT, PTSD interventions, TF-CBT.

Skills: Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnosis, and Treatment (EPSDT) program, AVATAR (Sacramento County Mental Health Billing System), SPSS (predictive analytics software), Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).

Languages/Diversity: Fluent in Hindi, conversational Urdu, Elementary Punjabi, and experience in working with diverse populations (including Public Mental Health).

Honors: Phi Kappa Phi National Honor Society, MFT Consortium 1st Alternate, Chi Sigma Iota, Diversity Scholarship Recipient (Academic Success, Commitment to Helping and Supporting Other Students and the Community), National Dean’s List (outstanding achievement in Academics, Community Leadership & Performance), Talent Roster for Outstanding Transfer Students.

Affiliations: Society for Psychological Study of Social Issues, American Counseling Association, Math Engineering Science Association.

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