Billicent San Juan, PsyD, has extensive work experience in the mental health field, spanning multiple roles and settings. Starting in 2010, Billicent worked as a Practicum Student at Sharp HealthCare, providing biofeedback treatment to an outpatient chronic pain population. This experience involved collaborating with a multidisciplinary medical team and creating individualized treatment plans.
From 2011 to 2012, Billicent served as a Practicum Student at Harmonium, Inc, where they provided various treatments for an outpatient population, including Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Play Therapy, and Psychoeducational Sessions. They also facilitated groups such as Anger Management, Parenting Skills, Expressive Arts, and TAY Drug Use.
In 2012, Billicent interned at the Institute on Violence, Abuse and Trauma (IVAT), offering evidence-based treatments to a general outpatient population. They administered testing batteries for ADHD assessments and crafted reports while providing feedback.
From 2013 to 2014, Billicent worked as an Intern at Pasadena City College, where they provided evidence-based treatments to students in a community college setting. They administered ADHD batteries and supported students with learning disabilities.
Starting in 2013 and continuing until 2015, Billicent joined Wizards of the Coast as the Lead Event Host for the Magic: the Gathering Pro Tour. They managed front-of-house operations, including staff scheduling, training, and maintaining presentation standards. Billicent also coordinated and ran game events such as "Pro Drafts" and "Learn to Play."
From 2015 to 2016, at Community Research Foundation, Billicent served as a Care Coordinator and later as a Team Lead for Psychosocial Rehabilitation Specialist. They conducted biopsychosocial assessments, crisis intervention, and safety planning for high-risk patients. Billicent also provided therapy utilizing approaches like CBT, DBT, Motivational Interviewing, and Expressive Arts, while coordinating care with community services.
At Argosy University in 2018, Billicent worked as an Adjunct Professor, teaching courses on Maladaptive Psychology, Psychopharmacology, Theories of Counseling, and Counseling Skills. They also provided guidance to students during office hours and prepared engaging multimedia lectures.
In the same year, Billicent worked as an Outreach Coordinator at American Addiction Centers, providing screening assessments, community outreach, and case-load management. They also managed relationships with community services.
From 2019 to 2020, at Bayview Behavioral Health Campus, Billicent worked as a Clinical Social Worker - Inpatient, conducting biopsychosocial assessments, safety planning, and coordinating care with community services for high-risk patients. They also served as a Team Lead - Inpatient, managing staff, creating policies and protocols, and conducting assessments for symptom acuity and trauma history.
Billicent continued their work at Bayview Behavioral Health Campus as a Care Coordinator - Outpatient from 2021 to 2022. In this role, they administered various inventories and conducted group therapy sessions using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and other interventions. They provided care coordination for a caseload of low-income clients with severe mental illness.
In 2022, Billicent held two interim leadership positions at Bayview Behavioral Health Campus. They served as an Interim Manager, managing staff, resolving conflicts, conducting trainings, and coordinating with third parties during the manager's absence. Billicent also served as an Interim Director of Social Services, overseeing staff management and leading management meetings while continuing their regular duties as a Care Coordinator.
In addition to their mental health work, Billicent worked as a Writer for the Creative Text Team at Wizards of the Coast from 2016 to an unspecified date. They contributed to various sets by brainstorming game-piece names and flavor-text and adhering to deadlines.
Overall, Billicent San Juan, PsyD, has demonstrated expertise in providing evidence-based treatments, coordinating care with community services, managing teams, and leadership roles in mental health organizations and the gaming industry.
Billicent San Juan, PsyD completed their education in the field of psychology. Billicent first attended Saint Mary's College of California from 2004 to 2008, where they earned a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Psychology. Following this, they continued their studies at Alliant International University-San Diego Campus from 2009 to 2011, obtaining a Master of Arts (MA) degree in Clinical Psychology. Billicent then went on to complete their Doctor of Psychology (PsyD) degree in Clinical Psychology from the same university from 2011 to 2014.
2016 - present
2013