Resume

JOSE E. CORENA, PSY.D., MFT
15233 Ventura Blvd., Suite 1204
Sherman Oaks, CA 91403
(818) 233-0393
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SUMMARY OF SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:
* Experience in coordinating and supervising personnel
* Extensive training in DMH forms and procedures
* Therapy experience in multiple areas and settings
* Excellent writing and communication skills
* Oral and written translations (English/Spanish)
* Computer proficiency and typing 55 wpm
* Background in legal and medical research
* Member of Psi-Chi, (Psychology honor society)
* Experience working with Private Insurance and EAP
* Former Committee member of CAMFT, Valley Chapter
* Initiator and coordinator of MOU w/ local schools
* Large network and excellent reputation in the community
* Teaching Credential in Family Management and Human Development

PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYMENT:
2/08 – present Clinical Supervisor/Clinician @ Hathaway-Sycamores, Child and Family Services. Provide clinical and administrative supervision to interns and licensed clinicians. Complete initial assessments and maintain client case load. DMH contract and JHACO accreditation.

7/06 – present Developing Private Practice providing therapy to individuals, couples and families through private insurances, EAP companies, Victims of Crime Compensation Fund, and independent contractor.

3/05 – 12/07 Bilingual Registered Psychologist, School Liaison, and Creator/Presenter of Parenting Classes @ Advanced Psychological Services. Provided child/adolescent, adult, group, and family therapy in school-based and outpatient programs. Private insurance, Victims of Crime Compensation Fund, Medi-Cal, and cash.

2/04 – 3/05 Bilingual Staff Therapist @ Family Stress Center. Provided individual and family therapy to children and adolescents with history of abuse and/or trauma. Completed Initial Assessments for new clients. DMH Outpatient and School-Based, Family Preservation, Criminal Justice, and Victims of Crime.

2/02 – 2/04 Bilingual Family Therapist @ El Centro de Amistad: Provided individual, family, and group therapy to children and adolescents (elementary, middle, and high schools—adolescents on probation for delinquency and/or substance abuse). Assigned as the program coordinator (7/2 to 6/03): Coordinated and supervised administrative activities of program personnel. Parenting class provider.

6/87 – 3/02 Paralegal @ the Law Offices of Leidner & Leidner, APC. (Social Security disability law clinic). Professional duties included: Assigned to all clients with severe psychiatric impairments and developmental problems. Interviewed clients to obtain background and history. Reviewed and summarized psychiatric records. Conducted legal and medical research; wrote legal pleadings.

EDUCATION AND LICENSES:
1/04 – 12/05 Doctor of Psychology, Psy.D., Clinical Psychology—Licensed Clinical Psychologist: PSY21815
Ryokan College, Los Angeles

9/01 - 6/03 Master of Arts Degree, Clinical Psychology—Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist: MFC43342
Phillips Graduate Institute, Encino

9/98 - 5/01 Bachelor of Arts, Psychology
California State University, Northridge

2/97 - 4/97 Paralegal Certificate—Intensive and comprehensive paralegal program
California State University, Northridge

9/87 - 6/91 Associates in Arts Degree in Office Administration, Word Information Processing
Specialized Certificate: Clerical Office Assistant
Los Angeles City College

Additional and extensive education and training post-doctoral in the area of mental health services.

Professional Associations

Active member:
LACPA, Los Angeles County Psychological Association.
CAMFT, California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists.
BBB, Better Business Bureau.