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As a Behavioral Health Director, Tami Mariscal is committed to ensuring quality, collaboration, and integrity in all aspects of service delivery—striving to leave the system better than when it began and to help build a thriving, sustainable community-based network. Tami, with an extensive background spanning over 30 years in the field of Behavioral Health, has demonstrated unwavering dedication and a diverse range of roles throughout her career. His journey commenced at Madera Counseling Center, where she began as an administrative assistant. In 1996, a pivotal opportunity emerged for Tami when she was invited to join a Specialty Mental Health Systems Implementation Team. Their mission was to establish a specialized mental health service delivery system in small rural counties, Tuolumne County, California being one of many. Upon the successful completion of the project, she was offered a position within the very system he had helped develop. 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She joined the Riverside County Sheriff ’s Department in 1997. She began her career as a Correctional Deputy working a variety of assignments while assigned to the Robert Presley Detention Center (RPDC). In 2006, Correctional Chief Graves was promoted to the rank of Correctional Corporal and assigned to…full bio click here. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b1065c375f9ee699734d898/1544636498282-R7I5IU0KWMA8DXLJ0ZGM/Brian+betz.jpg CBHDA's 2018 Behavioral Health Champion Awards - Brian Betz Brian Betz received his doctoral degree in clinical neuropsychology from Louisiana State University. He completed a post doctoral fellowship in geriatric neuropsychology at UCLA neuropsychiatric Institute and Hospital. He has been a licensed clinical psychologist in the State of California for the past 19 years. Dr. Betz began his career as an Assistant Clinical Professor of Neurology at the USC Keck School of Medicine…full bio click here. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b1065c375f9ee699734d898/1544638507636-7LWTAWJHI52CER3OJG8D/003_20170314_RUHS_BH-Edit.jpg CBHDA's 2018 Behavioral Health Champion Awards - Deborah Johnson Deborah Johnson was born and raised in Danville, Virginia where she attended public schools; thereafter moving to Riverside, CA. After graduating from high school, she attended Riverside Community College, earning an AA degree in Sociology. Ms. Johnson continued her studies and received her Bachelor of Arts Degree in Sociology from the University of California Riverside, Ford Foundation Scholarship. After this, she received her Masters’ Degree in Social Work from the University of California at Berkeley, Carnegie Foundation Scholarship…full bio click here https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b1065c375f9ee699734d898/1544639000871-Q8MBQ9E0L48L10TBKJDK/Jerry.png CBHDA's 2018 Behavioral Health Champion Awards Assistant Sheriff Jerry Gutierrez has been a member of the Riverside County Sheriff ’s Department since 1990. He has nearly 28 years of experience in Riverside County Jail Operations. He began his career as a Correctional Deputy and worked a variety of assignments while assigned to the Robert Presley Detention Center, and later, the Ben Clark Training Center. For a longer bio click here https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b1065c375f9ee699734d898/1544640534507-MG3JM6E2ZAHPSE0W2CK8/Jose+Luis+Orbeta.jpg CBHDA's 2018 Behavioral Health Champion Awards - Jose Luis Orbeta Jose Luis Orbeta works as a Health Worker ll for the Assisted Outpatient Treatment Care Team program for the San Francisco Department of Public Heath. He has been working as peer counselor for 6 years. He started as a volunteer group facilitator for Dual Recovery Anonymous and then was hired as a paid employee. In 2015 he joined the staff for the Humming Bird Peer Respite, the first peer run and peer created program of it's kind in San Francisco funded by the MHSA. In 2017 he became a Peer Specialist/Counselor for Richmond Area Multi-Services. Jose has been in recovery for 7 plus years. Along the way he has had the honor of being mentored by some incredibly wise and supportive people. He has literally risen from being homeless on the streets of San Francisco to being a full-time employee of the San Francisco Department of Health. For a full bio click here. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b1065c375f9ee699734d898/1544642800073-DLBXBFH3ZTAVV6KDI1KR/03.jpg CBHDA's 2018 Behavioral Health Champion Awards https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b1065c375f9ee699734d898/1544642029281-39G0V40IHCJ3ZG9IPQRC/Marliesbiopicture.jpg CBHDA's 2018 Behavioral Health Champion Awards - Marlies Perez Marlies L. Perez is the Division Chief over the Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Compliance Division within the Department of Health Care Services. Ms. Perez oversees the SUD licensing and certification, monitoring, and complaints for Driving Under the Influence Programs, Narcotic Treatment Programs, and outpatient and residential providers. 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Dr. Bolin recently graduated with a doctorate degree in social work from University of Southern California and has recently been appointed the Mental Health Director with Tulare County Health and Human Services. Dr. Bolin has over 25 years of experience in the field of social work, 18 of those years within Child Welfare Services working from a field-based social worker up through the ranks into the position of division manager. In 2018, Dr. Bolin became the Deputy Director of Clinical Services with Tulare County Mental Health. Dr. Bolin has given numerous professional presentations on how to implement trauma informed practices within Child Welfare Services and Mental Health systems of care. In October 2015, Dr. Bolin presented at the Child Welfare Directors Conference on these topics and gave a national webinar on trauma screening in Child Welfare in partnership with Rady’s Hospital (November 14, 2014). Dr. Bolin was on a speaker rotation for presentations on the topic of Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children (CSEC) for numerous conferences across the state of California. On January 12, 2016, Dr. Bolin published an op ed piece in the Visalia Times Delta Newspaper titled “CWS working to treat childhood- and parents- trauma”. Dr. Bolin serves on the board of Salt & Light, a local non-profit building community for homeless neighbors to live and have dignified jobs. Dr. Bolin is committed to helping others grow into their full potential and is a life coach/mentor. (2/23) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b1065c375f9ee699734d898/1326e47f-712e-4463-a46d-90c7a3c38992/Kimiko_Vang_Merced.jpg New Members - Kimiko Vang Behavioral Health Director Merced County Kimiko Vang is the Director of the Merced County Behavioral Health & Recovery Services Department. Dr. Vang graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in sociology with a minor in ethnic studies, and a Master of Social Work from California State University, Stanislaus. She also earned a Doctor of Social Work degree from the University of Southern California. Dr. Vang is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. Dr. Vang’s career spans over 20 years in the behavioral health and social services field. She started her career in public service with Stanislaus County Community Service Agency as a social worker in child welfare. Dr. Vang joined Merced County in 2008 where she has held several leadership positions. In 2015, Dr. Vang was appointed Deputy Director at Human Services Agency where she was responsible for the daily operations and strategic planning of social services programs with purpose to strengthen individuals and families, address behavioral health and drug and alcohol issues, and homelessness with the goal of employment toward self-sufficiency. She also led the strategic direction of the Staff Development program by identifying trending industry practices and obtaining relevant training to upscale, build organizational capacity, and support succession planning. Additionally, Dr. Vang provided oversight to the County Veterans Services Office with the mission to serve veterans in our county. A focus of her leadership engagement, Dr. Vang employs a community-based, culturally responsive, and collaborative approach in addressing issues and providing tailored services to the Merced county community. With a commitment to individuals’ recovery and wellness, Dr. Vang ‘s clinical experience includes providing mental health services to adults and children with a history of sexual abuse, children victims of crimes, and individuals suffering from trauma. Dr. Vang regularly highlights the outstanding work accomplished in Merced County at local, state, and national conferences. 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