Camino Health Center
Maria N. has extensive work experience in the field of behavioral health and social work. Their most recent role was as the Behavioral Health Director at Camino Health Center, a position they have held since June 2020. Prior to that, they worked as a Behavioral Health Specialist at Camino Health Center, affiliated with Mission Hospital, St. Joseph Health, from March 2016 to June 2020.
Before joining Camino Health Center, Maria served as the Clinical Supervisor in the Preventative Mental Health Department at the Council on Aging Orange County from July 2001 to October 2015. Maria also worked at VNA Foundation as the Necessary Steps Children's Bereavement Program Coordinator and Therapist from September 1989 to August 2001.
Maria's career began at Visiting Nurses Of Orange County in 1986, where they held various roles including Hospice & Home Health Social Worker from September 1986 to January 1995, and later as the Special Programs Hospice Manager from January 1995 to January 2001. Maria also worked as a Home Health Social Worker at Saddleback Memorial Medical Center from 1987 to 1990, and at Memorial Health Care System from 1986 to 1987.
Overall, Maria N. has extensive experience in the field of behavioral health, social work, and hospice care, with a focus on preventative mental health and children's bereavement programs.
Maria N. completed their Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) degree from California State University, Long Beach from 1982 to 1984. Maria then pursued their higher education at San Diego State University, where they earned a Master of Social Work (MSW) degree from 1984 to 1986. Prior to their university studies, Maria N. attended Orange Coast College from 1980 to 1982 to obtain an Associate of Arts (AA) degree, although the field of study for this degree is not specified. Additionally, in January 1993, Maria N. obtained a certification as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker from the Board of Behavioral Sciences.
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Camino Health Center
Camino Health Center is the premier community health center serving the underinsured or uninsured residents of south Orange County through its three health center locations in Lake Forest, San Clemente, and San Juan Capistrano. Staffed with dedicated, service driven professionals, it is evident when a patient walks through the doors, they have entered high quality, customer focused, health center. Many staff, even medical providers, were once health center patients themselves, and have a keen sense of empathy towards the struggles faced by those without medical insurance or who are underinsured. At Camino Health Center, the health and dignity of our patients come before the bottom line. As a designated Patient Centered Medical Home, there are cutting edge practices the health center follows. First and foremost, the patient is considered a key participant in the design of their treatment plan. Another key principle of the health center is integrating care; our care teams work together to ensure the whole patient is cared for – mind, body, and spirit. Medical services are seemlessly integrated with Behavioral Health, Dental, and WIC services. Most recently, the health center added Optometry services at our Lake Forest site. Additionally, when you entrust Camino Health Center with your care, you are gaining the experience of a team of professionals, not one single doctor. Each care team in comprised of a physician, mid-level provider, team-lead, dedicated medical assistant, care coordinator, behavioral health specalist, and dentist. Camino Health Center is a federally funded health center. As such, it is held to the highest level of standards and regulations. When you entrust us with your care, you can rest assured you are in good hands.