Rita has had an extensive career in mental health and substance abuse programs in urban and rural communities providing

administration and clinical services to children, adults and older adults. 

 

LICENSE CERTIFICATIONS           

Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) Oregon

National Certified Counselor (NCC)     

 

EDUCATION

Cal State San Bernardino, Masters in Public Administration, 2005

Oregon State University, Masters  in Counseling, 1976

 

EMPLOYMENT  

California

Contract Specialist, California Mental Health Services Authority, 

Director of Calaveras County Behavioral Health Services

Program Manager for San Bernardino County Behavioral Health Services.

 

Oregon and Vermont

Director/Clinician at  Counseling Northwest, Ashland and Clinician at Josephine County Mental Health, Grants Pass Oregon

Case Manager, Mental Health Services of Southeastern Vermont, Bellows Falls, Vermont

 

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