MR. MARIO JOSEPH VALVO, MSW, LCSW
Social Work at Telegraph Rd, Ventura, CA

Jewish Family Service of Santa Barbara
Contract Psychotherapist JEWISH FAMILY SERVICE OF THE DESERT - Palm Springs, CA
CONTRACT PSYCHOTHERAPIST Self employed
Temporarily retired Eisenhower Medical Center - Rancho Mirage, CA
CLINICAL SOCIAL WORKER No Company
TEMPORARILY RETIRED California Department of Social Services/Adoptions - Oakland, CA
ADOPTIONS SOCIAL WORKER The University of California - San Francisco, CA
CLINICAL SOCIAL WORKER III Regional Center of the East Bay - Oakland, CA
COUNSELOR Los Angeles County - Los Angeles, CA
PSYCHIATRIC SOCIAL WORKER

University of California - Santa Cruz, CA
Certificate in Advanced Drug and Alcohol Training Program University of California - Los Angeles, CA
M.S.W. Cal-State University, Long Beach - Long Beach, CA
B.A. in English

Clinical Social Worker in Psychiatric Settings--Proficient at diagnostic assessment and treatment of psychiatric disorders, including bipolar/mood disorders, anxiety, personality, and psychotic disorders. A good many clients are also struggling with chemical dependency. Assessment includes a thorough history, review of symptoms and medications, and DSM or ICD-9 diagnosis. Competent in individual, marital, and group modalities. In the past, I was authorized by Los Angeles, and Riverside Counties to hospitalize patients, in accordance with WC #5150. I have experience working on a mobile Psychiatric Emergency Team. I also have a basic knowledge of psychoactive medications and many clients also see outside psychiatrists for medication management. I possess malpractice insurance and am credentialed by most major insurance programs including Kaiser, Medicare, Medi-Cal, Molina, MHN, Windstone, and many others. I am registered with NPI and CAQH. I am aware of the need for medical necessity as a qualification for treatment.