Jasmine Najera a Licensed Clinical Social Worker working to improve Behavior Health Services for youth and families.
Jasmine Najera LCSW is a social justice activist and started her career working with at risk youth. She has worked for over 20 years as an administrator and provider for the Santa Cruz Health Services in the Behavior Health Division. She has developed innovative programs creating partnerships and collaborations with law enforcement and local court systems. She has helped develop the Mental Health Liaisons to Law Enforcement Team, the Crisis Intervention Team Training, and helped establish and create the Santa Cruz Behavior Health Court. Her dedication to improving the health of youth and adults involved in the criminal justice system is based on her commitment to serving and giving back to her community.
HealthCare UnTold · Vanessa White, Barbara Ann Garcia, Gerado Sandoval, Jasmine Najera
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Show Notes
*Correction from Jasmine Najera. The requirement for LCSW licensing a 3,000 supervised hours*
The importance of mentors in career development.
The challenges of working in health care systems as a Woman of Color.
The importance of developing programs that integrate social workers into community policing.
Supporting the wellness of law enforcement and clinical staff who work in jails.
Keeping youth out of criminal justice systems by providing wraparound services in times of crisis.