Marco A. Leyva

Marco A. Leyva, MSW has a diverse work experience history. Marco A. began their career as a Mental Health Counselor at View Heights Convalescent Hospital in 2012, where they supervised a team of case managers and facilitated psychoeducational group sessions. In 2015, Marco worked as a Personal Service Coordinator II at Telecare Corporation, providing intensive outpatient case management to adults with severe mental illness. Marco A. also served as a Family Court Services Intern at Orange County Superior Court, shadowing court mediators and assisting with in-court mediation sessions.

Marco then joined Telecare Corporation again in 2016 as an MSW Intern, providing individual therapy to at-risk youth and their parents in collaboration with various units of LAPD Hollenbeck PAL. From 2017 to 2018, they continued their internship at Telecare Corporation, performing intake assessments, individual therapy, and case management for older adults with mental illness.

In 2018, Marco moved on to work at AltaMed Health Services as a Social Worker III, where they handled various roles, including interim Social Work Supervisor. Their responsibilities included providing social work services and support to patients. In 2021, they became a Clinical Social Worker at California Correctional Health Care Services, working with incarcerated individuals until 2022. Marco is currently serving as an Assistant Center Manager at AltaMed Health Services.

Marco A. Leyva, MSW has an extensive education history in the field of mental and behavioral health. Marco A. first pursued their Associate of Arts degree in Psychology from Cerritos College, completing it from 2011 to 2013. Following this, they continued their studies at UC Irvine, where they focused on Cognitive Science and obtained a bachelor's degree in Psychology from 2013 to 2015.

To further enhance their skills and knowledge, Marco pursued a Master's Degree in Clinical/Medical Social Work from the University of Southern California between 2016 and 2018. During this time, they acquired advanced expertise in their chosen field.

Additionally, Marco has obtained several certifications to supplement their education. Marco A. is a Certified Cognitive-Behavioral Therapist (CCBT) from the Beck Institute for Cognitive Behavior Therapy, which they obtained in August 2018. In the same month and year, they also attained certifications in Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Interpersonal Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Seeking Safety from the Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health.

Overall, Marco A. Leyva, MSW has dedicated himself to their education and professional development in the field of mental and behavioral health, acquiring valuable experience and expertise through their studies and certifications.