1. Susan M. Munoz
27544 Violin Canyon Rd #204 Castaic, CA 91384
Home: (661) 888-1174
Cell phone #: (949) 630-1032
E-mail: sussiemh80@gmail.com
Objective: To obtain a therapist position in a program providing services to a diverse client
population.
Summary of Qualifications:
● Detail oriented with excellent interpersonal and organizational skills
● Ability to initiate self-growth in order to exceed performance expectations
● Capacity to promote trust, warmth and rapport with clients and co-workers
Experience:
April 2012 to March 2013: Therapist (Community Solutions. Status offenders Systems, Adult/
Older adult, and FSP youth).
Provided mental health therapy, case management, and collateral sessions for children, families,
and other providers involved in treatment. Developed treatment plans, assessments, and
documented daily service notes (Medi-Cal billing). Provided support to client face to face in the
community, office, or home. Theoretical orientations included Solution focused, Expressive Arts
Therapy, Play Therapy, CBT, and Family Systems.
January 2008 to April 2012: Clinical Service Specialist/Personal Service Coordinator
(Momentum/residential and crisis programs)
Provide mental health/rehabilitation counseling. Assist client connect with direct services and
resources. Develop treatment plan, assessments, and document daily progress notes. Support
client with working to transition to a lower level in the community.
Fall 2010 to April 2011: Therapist intern (Kaiser)
Provide individual and family counseling services at the Child and adolescent psychiatry
department. Develop treatment plan, assessments, and document encounter on Health connect.
Facilitated and assisted with developing mental health groups.Theoretical orientations included
Solution focused, Expressive Arts Therapy, Play Therapy, and Family Systems.
Fall 2009 to June 2010: Counselor Intern (Community Health Awareness Council in Mountain
View).
Provide counseling services for clients at Monta Loma Elementary School and the counseling
center. Theoretical orientations include Solution focused, Expressive Arts Therapy, Play
Therapy, and Family Systems.
April 2007 to June 2008: Mental Health Technician (Fremont Hospital)
2. Make Q-15 min rounds to check on patients Conduct group meetings (skills and community)
Record patient’s group attendance and participation. Observe for any patient’s behavior change
and inform to charge nurse. 1:1 support and supervision of high risk individual.
September 2005-April 2007 Instructor (Hope Services)
Teach clients with developmental disabilities their objectives. Write Individual Service Plan and
daily reports. Assisted client complete ADLs
June 2005-August 2005 Mental Health Worker (Community Hospital of San Bernardino)
Supervise and chart on patients. Q-15 min rounds to check on patients. 1:1 support and
supervision of high risk individual.
May 2003- March 2004 Drug and alcohol counselor intern (Pathways)
Helped in conducting group therapy. File, fax, and write reports on clients
Developed a treatment sheet along with client.
September 1999- April 2001 Direct Support Specialist (Angelica’s Guest Home)
Assisted clients with mental illness and developmental disabilities with working on ADLs.
Engage and educated clients in social and communication skills. Assisted clients with problem
solving and process feelings.
Organization Skills
Assertive, proactive self-starter who is detailed oriented and can think on her feet.
Possess outstanding communication skills; able to effectively and efficiently communicate with
all levels of executive, management and staff.
Extremely flexible in responding and adjusting to changing priorities and personnel changes.
Education: MSW in San Jose State University, graduated May 2011. ASW: 32600
B.A. Degree in Psychology – SJSU in 2008
A.A. Evergreen Valley College, San Jose, CA; graduated 2003, psychology
Morningside High High School, Inglewood, CA; graduated 1998
Related Skills: Microsoft Office , bilingual (Spanish).
Complete job history and references available upon request.