CURRICULUM VITAE
EDUCATION
American School of Professional Psychology 01/2010 – 05/2011
San Francisco Bay Area, CA
Argosy University
One year completed in the Doctor in Psychology Program
Master of Social Work 1997 – 1999
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology 1995 –1997
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC
Associate in Arts 1992 – 1995
Wake Tech Community College, Raleigh, NC
RESEARCH INTERESTS
Cross-cultural adaptation, Latino families, Women and Depression, Interpersonal Relationships,
Midlife transitions and integral aging.
LICENCES
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Licensed by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences 04/2003 – present
LCS # 21370
LANGUAGES
Native of Barcelona, Spain. Proficient in English, Spanish, and Catalan. Intermediate level of French.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Bilingual (Spanish/English) Licensed Clinical Social Worker (part-time) 09/2009 – present
Kaiser Permanente, Department of Adult Psychiatry
Cupertino, CA
Same skills and responsibilities as in the full-time position listed below.
Bilingual (Spanish/English) Licensed Clinical Social Worker (full-time) 08/2001 – 09/2009
Kaiser Permanente, Department of Adult Psychiatry
Cupertino, CA
Working independently with clients of diverse cultural and ethnic backgrounds
· Conduct psychosocial assessments
· Develop treatment plans
· Conduct individual psychotherapy sessions
· Facilitate educational and process groups
· Maintain electronic clinical charts and other required documentation
· Perform emergency psychiatric evaluations (on call)
· Consult with multidisciplinary team
· Provide individual supervision
Behavioral Health Manager –LCSW 06/2006 – 09/2009
Kaiser Permanente, Department of Adult Psychiatry
Cupertino, CA
Responsible for managing the General Services Team
Responsible for developing treatment programs for Mood Disorders
Responsible for developing treatment programs for Spanish-speaking clients
Participating in management decisions including hiring psychiatrists and other staff
Northern California Depression Best Practices workgroup member
Northern California Depression in Primary Care Initiative member
Santa Clara Medical Center Spanish Task-Force member
Santa Clara Adult Psychiatry Spanish services coordinator
Santa Clara Adult Psychiatry Cultural Diversity Committee member
MSW Therapist - CalWorks
(Bilingual: Spanish/English) 02/2001 – 07/2001
Latino Psychological Social Services
Santa Ana, CA
Worked independently with individuals and families of diverse cultural and ethnic backgrounds (mainly new immigrants from Spanish-speaking countries).
· Liaison and coordinate services with Dept. of Public Social Services/Behavioral Health, Substance Abuse and Domestic Violence programs
· Conduct psychosocial assessments, individual, family and group therapy
· Develop Treatment Plans
· Maintain clinical charts and other required documentation
· Facilitate psychoeducational workshops such as Parent Education, Stress and Anger Management, and Job Interviewing Skills
Social Worker 02/2000 – 02/2001
Adult Mental Health Clinic, Adult Community Treatment Teams
Wake Co. Human Services, Raleigh, NC
Worked independently with individuals and families from different ethnic backgrounds(mainly Hispanic and African American)
· Perform Admission Assessments
· Develop Treatment Plans
· Provide individual psychotherapy (Latino and non-Latino)
· Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings
· Provide crisis intervention
· Facilitate support group for Latino women
Group Facilitator 02/2000 – 02/2001
Triangle Family Services, Raleigh, NC
Domestic Offenders Sentence to Education (DOSE)
Worked mainly with African American and Hispanic clients
· Perform intakes, orientation and evaluation sessions in Spanish
· Facilitate DOSE groups in English and Spanish
Substance Abuse Counselor 10/1999 – 01/2000
Alcohol Treatment Center - Inpatient Unit
Wake Co. Human Services, Raleigh, NC
Worked with individuals from diverse cultural and ethnic backgrounds
· Perform social assessments
· Develop treatment plans
· Provide individual counseling
· Facilitate groups and informational lectures
· Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings
Outpatient Treatment Therapist 09/1999 – 02/2001
Family and Youth Inc., Raleigh, NC
Worked with young adults mainly from Hispanic backgrounds
· Provide outpatient treatment to youth under age 21 at risk of increasing their mental health or substance abuse problems
· Provide individual and family counseling
Interim Coordinator 05/1999 – 07/1999
Chapel Hill Training Outreach Project, Inc., Chapel Hill, NC
Carr Court Family Resource Center, Carrboro, NC
Worked independently with Hispanic and African American individuals and families
· Provided case management to all residents in Carr Court community
· Provided individual and family support
· Planed, coordinated and facilitated programs
· Helped to maintain and keep the Center functioning
· Created and facilitate a support group for Hispanic women
· Created and coordinated arts/crafts summer classes for children & mothers
Social Worker 05/1999 – 09/1999
OPC-Mental Health Center - Northside Clinic, Chapel Hill, NC
Worked independently with a Hispanic individual at risk
· Provided individual psychotherapy and case support for a Spanish-speaking client
· Coordinated treatment and case management
· Consulted with multidisciplinary team
Group Facilitator 01/1999 – 01/2001
SAFEchild, Raleigh, NC
· Facilitated the Nurturing Program to Hispanic families
· The program's goal is to prevent child abuse & neglect by teaching healthy and effective parenting skills
RECENT TRAINING
Barnes, C., Jacobs, E. Emotional Intelligence: Group Leadership Skills. Training conducted at Kids’ Turn –Helping kids and parents through divorce, San Francisco, California, August 2010.
Erickson, C. Introduction to Hypnosis: The art of hypnosis and hypnotherapy Milton Erickson’s approach. Training conducted at the Mental Health Institute (MRI), Palo Alto, California, November, 2010.
Konofsky, S. Using multiple theories simultaneously: An integration of control-mastery theory, narrative therapy, family systems theory, and emotion-focused therapy. Workshop conducted at The Wright Institute, Berkeley, California, January, 2011.
Long, K. J. An Experiential Introduction to Art Therapy. Training conducted at University of California at Berkeley Extension, April 2011.
Hanson, R. Paper Tiger Paranoia: Freeing Yourself from Needless Fears Causing Suffering and Harm. Course conducted at Spirit Rock Meditation Center, Woodacre, California, July 2011.
VOLUNTEER WORK
Presenter 2004 – present
Performing presentations in the Annual Migrant Latino Parent Conference
organized by the Santa Clara County Office of Education
Group Facilitator 09/1996 – 12/1996
John Umstead Hospital, Geropsychiary Institute. Butner, NC
Co-lead geriatric psychotherapy groups
Domestic violence counselor, advocate and interpreter 05/1994 – 09/1994
INTERACT, Raleigh, NC
Assisted Hispanic Families housed at the shelter
INTERNATIONAL TRAINING
Nurse Assistant Certificate 1986
Academia La Paz. Barcelona, Spain
Medical Secretarial Certificate 1986
Academia La Paz. Barcelona, Spain
COMPUTER SKILLS
Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, Lotus Notes, email, and Internet
Proficient with online learning technology including teleconferencing and webinars
AWARDS
Awarded the 1993 Mature Woman Scholarship granted by the Woman’s Club of Raleigh to adult women obtaining college education.
Achieved the Dean's List College of Arts and Sciences 1995 at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
National Association of Social Workers California Chapter 2001 – present
Association of Family Therapist of Northern California 2010 – present
American Psychological Association Division 32–Humanistic Psychology 2010 – present
San Francisco Psychological Association 2010 – present
American Psychological Association 2010 – present
Existential-Humanistic Institute 2010 – present
PERSONAL AFFILIATIONS
Member of the Flamenco Society of Silicon Valley 2001 – present
Member of the Alliance Française of Silicon Valley 2001 – present
Esalen Institute 2008 – present
EDUCATION
American School of Professional Psychology 01/2010 – 05/2011
San Francisco Bay Area, CA
Argosy University
One year completed in the Doctor in Psychology Program
Master of Social Work 1997 – 1999
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology 1995 –1997
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC
Associate in Arts 1992 – 1995
Wake Tech Community College, Raleigh, NC
RESEARCH INTERESTS
Cross-cultural adaptation, Latino families, Women and Depression, Interpersonal Relationships,
Midlife transitions and integral aging.
LICENCES
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Licensed by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences 04/2003 – present
LCS # 21370
LANGUAGES
Native of Barcelona, Spain. Proficient in English, Spanish, and Catalan. Intermediate level of French.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Bilingual (Spanish/English) Licensed Clinical Social Worker (part-time) 09/2009 – present
Kaiser Permanente, Department of Adult Psychiatry
Cupertino, CA
Same skills and responsibilities as in the full-time position listed below.
Bilingual (Spanish/English) Licensed Clinical Social Worker (full-time) 08/2001 – 09/2009
Kaiser Permanente, Department of Adult Psychiatry
Cupertino, CA
Working independently with clients of diverse cultural and ethnic backgrounds
· Conduct psychosocial assessments
· Develop treatment plans
· Conduct individual psychotherapy sessions
· Facilitate educational and process groups
· Maintain electronic clinical charts and other required documentation
· Perform emergency psychiatric evaluations (on call)
· Consult with multidisciplinary team
· Provide individual supervision
Behavioral Health Manager –LCSW 06/2006 – 09/2009
Kaiser Permanente, Department of Adult Psychiatry
Cupertino, CA
Responsible for managing the General Services Team
Responsible for developing treatment programs for Mood Disorders
Responsible for developing treatment programs for Spanish-speaking clients
Participating in management decisions including hiring psychiatrists and other staff
Northern California Depression Best Practices workgroup member
Northern California Depression in Primary Care Initiative member
Santa Clara Medical Center Spanish Task-Force member
Santa Clara Adult Psychiatry Spanish services coordinator
Santa Clara Adult Psychiatry Cultural Diversity Committee member
MSW Therapist - CalWorks
(Bilingual: Spanish/English) 02/2001 – 07/2001
Latino Psychological Social Services
Santa Ana, CA
Worked independently with individuals and families of diverse cultural and ethnic backgrounds (mainly new immigrants from Spanish-speaking countries).
· Liaison and coordinate services with Dept. of Public Social Services/Behavioral Health, Substance Abuse and Domestic Violence programs
· Conduct psychosocial assessments, individual, family and group therapy
· Develop Treatment Plans
· Maintain clinical charts and other required documentation
· Facilitate psychoeducational workshops such as Parent Education, Stress and Anger Management, and Job Interviewing Skills
Social Worker 02/2000 – 02/2001
Adult Mental Health Clinic, Adult Community Treatment Teams
Wake Co. Human Services, Raleigh, NC
Worked independently with individuals and families from different ethnic backgrounds(mainly Hispanic and African American)
· Perform Admission Assessments
· Develop Treatment Plans
· Provide individual psychotherapy (Latino and non-Latino)
· Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings
· Provide crisis intervention
· Facilitate support group for Latino women
Group Facilitator 02/2000 – 02/2001
Triangle Family Services, Raleigh, NC
Domestic Offenders Sentence to Education (DOSE)
Worked mainly with African American and Hispanic clients
· Perform intakes, orientation and evaluation sessions in Spanish
· Facilitate DOSE groups in English and Spanish
Substance Abuse Counselor 10/1999 – 01/2000
Alcohol Treatment Center - Inpatient Unit
Wake Co. Human Services, Raleigh, NC
Worked with individuals from diverse cultural and ethnic backgrounds
· Perform social assessments
· Develop treatment plans
· Provide individual counseling
· Facilitate groups and informational lectures
· Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings
Outpatient Treatment Therapist 09/1999 – 02/2001
Family and Youth Inc., Raleigh, NC
Worked with young adults mainly from Hispanic backgrounds
· Provide outpatient treatment to youth under age 21 at risk of increasing their mental health or substance abuse problems
· Provide individual and family counseling
Interim Coordinator 05/1999 – 07/1999
Chapel Hill Training Outreach Project, Inc., Chapel Hill, NC
Carr Court Family Resource Center, Carrboro, NC
Worked independently with Hispanic and African American individuals and families
· Provided case management to all residents in Carr Court community
· Provided individual and family support
· Planed, coordinated and facilitated programs
· Helped to maintain and keep the Center functioning
· Created and facilitate a support group for Hispanic women
· Created and coordinated arts/crafts summer classes for children & mothers
Social Worker 05/1999 – 09/1999
OPC-Mental Health Center - Northside Clinic, Chapel Hill, NC
Worked independently with a Hispanic individual at risk
· Provided individual psychotherapy and case support for a Spanish-speaking client
· Coordinated treatment and case management
· Consulted with multidisciplinary team
Group Facilitator 01/1999 – 01/2001
SAFEchild, Raleigh, NC
· Facilitated the Nurturing Program to Hispanic families
· The program's goal is to prevent child abuse & neglect by teaching healthy and effective parenting skills
RECENT TRAINING
Barnes, C., Jacobs, E. Emotional Intelligence: Group Leadership Skills. Training conducted at Kids’ Turn –Helping kids and parents through divorce, San Francisco, California, August 2010.
Erickson, C. Introduction to Hypnosis: The art of hypnosis and hypnotherapy Milton Erickson’s approach. Training conducted at the Mental Health Institute (MRI), Palo Alto, California, November, 2010.
Konofsky, S. Using multiple theories simultaneously: An integration of control-mastery theory, narrative therapy, family systems theory, and emotion-focused therapy. Workshop conducted at The Wright Institute, Berkeley, California, January, 2011.
Long, K. J. An Experiential Introduction to Art Therapy. Training conducted at University of California at Berkeley Extension, April 2011.
Hanson, R. Paper Tiger Paranoia: Freeing Yourself from Needless Fears Causing Suffering and Harm. Course conducted at Spirit Rock Meditation Center, Woodacre, California, July 2011.
VOLUNTEER WORK
Presenter 2004 – present
Performing presentations in the Annual Migrant Latino Parent Conference
organized by the Santa Clara County Office of Education
Group Facilitator 09/1996 – 12/1996
John Umstead Hospital, Geropsychiary Institute. Butner, NC
Co-lead geriatric psychotherapy groups
Domestic violence counselor, advocate and interpreter 05/1994 – 09/1994
INTERACT, Raleigh, NC
Assisted Hispanic Families housed at the shelter
INTERNATIONAL TRAINING
Nurse Assistant Certificate 1986
Academia La Paz. Barcelona, Spain
Medical Secretarial Certificate 1986
Academia La Paz. Barcelona, Spain
COMPUTER SKILLS
Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, Lotus Notes, email, and Internet
Proficient with online learning technology including teleconferencing and webinars
AWARDS
Awarded the 1993 Mature Woman Scholarship granted by the Woman’s Club of Raleigh to adult women obtaining college education.
Achieved the Dean's List College of Arts and Sciences 1995 at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
National Association of Social Workers California Chapter 2001 – present
Association of Family Therapist of Northern California 2010 – present
American Psychological Association Division 32–Humanistic Psychology 2010 – present
San Francisco Psychological Association 2010 – present
American Psychological Association 2010 – present
Existential-Humanistic Institute 2010 – present
PERSONAL AFFILIATIONS
Member of the Flamenco Society of Silicon Valley 2001 – present
Member of the Alliance Française of Silicon Valley 2001 – present
Esalen Institute 2008 – present