SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

• US Citizen
• Experience and knowledge in Applied Behavior Analysis, working with a wide variety of demographics from children and adolescence to adults in coping with severe mental illness,  trauma, and substance addiction.
• Therapy through the provision of individual and group treatment modules, case management and applied behavioral analysis.
• Conducted therapeutic sessions and believe in a humanistic, person-centered approach when working with clients.
• Expert knowledge and application of Marriage and Family Therapeutic Models,  Group and Individual Therapy, and Non-Violent Crisis Intervention.
• Hard-working and dedicated to my craft, actively working towards building a career in the therapeutic field, as one who strives to help clients empower themselves using empathetic and non-judgemental practices.
• CPR and AED Certified

LICENSURE

Marriage & Family Therapy;  Anticipated for Summer 2023

 

EDUCATION

Masters in Marriage and Family Therapy (MA) – Argosy University & Northcentral University  2019

Registered Behavior Technician Training (RBT)  2016

ABA Skills Trainer Training (BCaBA)  2012

Bachelors’ in Psychology (BA)  2007

 

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

 

PROGRAM MANAGER/UM SPECIALIST

Center for Disease Control Foundation/ Adult Mental Health Division, Honolulu HI  2022 to Current

Contracted to work with the Adult Mental Health Division with the Department of Health in the State of Hawaii, to assist in assessing and connecting individual’s suffering from severe mental illness to supportive services and programs. Submitted authorizations for services rendered or to be rendered by crisis stabilization and case management programs.  Reviewed and processed eligibility documentation submitted by the Hospitals and Correctional Facilities to authorize and link services for qualified individuals.  CDC contract ended December 2022 and was hired by the Adult Mental Health Division, State of Hawaii.

 

CLINICAL CASE MANAGER

Mental Health Kokua, Honolulu HI 2019 – 2022

Assisted clients with Severe Mental Illness to manage mental health symptoms, living needs, and in achieving personal goals to improve their quality of living, through the provision of Case Management support and connection to psychiatric therapeutic, and other community-based services.  Managed client cases by applying research on treament modules for mental illness in utilizing a person-centered approach, to help emplower clients in gaining greater independence and stability.

 

INTERN / PRACTICUM STUDENT

Salvation Army: Adult Rehabilitation Center, Honolulu HI 2019

Conducted Individual and Group counseling services for men suffering from addiction and assisting in conducting interviews and treatment planning for clients.

 

CASE MANAGER / INTERN / PRACTICUM STUDENT

United States Veteran’s Initiative, Kapolei HI  2018-2019

Managed clients cases through the Aftercare program, assisting clients in connecting with community resources to obtain housing and improve their quality of living.  Conducted Individual and Group counseling services for veterans suffering from addiction, trauma, and other mental disorders.  This included conducting assessment interviews and treatment planning for clients.

 

INTERN / PRACTICUM STUDENT

Coalition for a Drug-Free Hawaii, Honolulu HI 2018

Conducted Individual and Group counseling services for children and adolescents with histories of addiction, trauma, and other mental disorders.  This included conducting assessments, managing cases, and creating treatment plans to assist the clients in their personal growth and development.

 

PERSONAL INTERESTS:  Martial Arts, History, and Philosophy