Vinh Tran

Experience

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  University of California

  May 2009 - Aug 2012

  Orientation Leader

  • Lead groups of 7-9 students in activities to build rapport within the group• Facilitated groups of 30-45 students in reflecting upon social and academic goals to encourage personal growth• Eased parents' and students' anxieties by actively engaging parents' and students' concerns• Educated parents and students about the higher education experience by sharing appropriate experiences and resources• Fostered relationships between students by establishing rapport to ease their transition into UC Merced Show less

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  Women's Transitional Living Center

  Jan 2013 - Jun 2013

  MFT Trainee

  • Provided individual and family counseling to victims of domestic violence with co-morbid conditions to promote healthy coping skills and personal empowerment• Conducted intakes over the phone and referred clients to appropriate resources• Maintained concise and up-to-date progress notes and client files to ensure appropriate progress on treatment plan

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  The Salvation Army

  Aug 2013 - Nov 2014

  MFT Intern

  • Provided individual counseling for individuals struggling with substance abuse issues and co-morbid conditions to attain significant sobriety • Co-facilitated weekly process and specialty groups of 7-10 men• Managed and audited client files to ensure proper documentation procedures

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  Asian Health & Service Center

  May 2015 - now

  Providing culturally competent mental health services catered to the Vietnamese community.

  • Behavioral Health Program Coordinator

    Feb 2023 - now

  • Mental Health Therapist

    May 2015 - now