Dr. Sezcov I. Rivera Santana

Dr. Sezcov I. Rivera Santana, Ph.D. has a diverse work experience in the field of mental health. Starting in 2017, they worked as an Assessment and Referral Coordinator at Strategic Behavioral Health, where they screened and assessed patients for mental and substance abuse disorders. In the same year, they also served as a School Psychologist at Rocketship Public Schools, conducting psycho-educational and behavior assessments, attending IEP meetings, and providing counseling services.

In 2018, Dr. Rivera Santana held multiple positions, including working as a School Counselor at Alum Rock School District, providing counseling and support to students and their families. They also worked as a PRN Mental Health Clinician at National Emergency Management and Response and BCFS Health & Human Services, conducting intake interviews, providing counseling services, and crisis interventions.

From 2019 to 2021, Dr. Rivera Santana worked as a School Psychologist at Santa Clara County Office of Education, conducting assessments, attending IEP meetings, and providing counseling and behavioral services to students.

In 2022, they joined Leidos as an MFLC Mission Ready Reserve Counselor, providing face-to-face counseling to military service members and their families and recommending appropriate referrals to community resources.

Overall, Dr. Rivera Santana's work experience demonstrates their expertise in conducting assessments, providing counseling services, and working with diverse populations, including students, families, and military personnel.

Dr. Sezcov I. Rivera Santana, Ph.D. has an extensive education history in the field of psychology. In 2007, they completed their Bachelor's Degrees in Psychology at the Universidad de Puerto Rico. They then pursued a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Human Resources at the Universidad Metropolitana in 2009. Following this, in 2013, they obtained a Master of Psychology in Counseling Psychology from the Universidad del Turabo. Dr. Rivera Santana continued their academic journey and earned a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Psychology from Universidad Albizu in 2023.

In addition to their formal education, Dr. Rivera Santana also pursued several certifications. They obtained a license as a Licensed Psychologist from the Puerto Rico Department of Health in December 2013. Although the obtained month and year are not provided for other certifications, they have obtained a National Certified Counselor (NCC) certification from The National Board for Certified Counselors, a Licensed Educational Psychologist certification from the California Department of Consumer Affairs, and a School Psychologist certification from The Florida Department of Education. They also have certifications as an Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselor from the Texas Certification Board, an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist - AMFT from the California Department of Consumer Affairs, a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor II (CADC II) Internationally Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (ICADC) from CCAPP, a Pupil Personal Service Credential/ School Psychologist from the State of California, an LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) from the Texas State Board of Examiners of Professional Counselors, and an LCDC (Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor) from Texas Health and Human Services.

Additionally, Dr. Rivera Santana has pursued further education in various areas. They obtained a certification as a Maternity and Preschool Care Center Administrator from the University of Puerto Rico-Bayamon, a Master’s Degree in Pedagogy and Clinical Psycho-Pedagogy from ESNECA Business School, a Master’s Degree in Coaching and in Children and Youth Emotional Intelligence from ESNECA Business School, and a Master's degree in Interventions for Pathological gambling from ESNECA Business School. They also completed a program in Corporal Massage from the World Training Academy in 2006.