Glimar Z. Rodriguez-Parrilla

Bilingual Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker and Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor with over a decade of experience delivering behavioral health services. Focused on treating diverse populations with complex psychosocial needs, emphasizing trauma-informed care and culturally responsive practices through collaboration and training.

• Phoenix Rising Centers, Fee-for-Service Outpatient Clinician, 06/24 – Present, Complete comprehensive biopsychosocial assessments and individualized treatment planning., Provide evidence-based individual psychotherapy., Deliver crisis assessment and intervention., Educate clients and families regarding mental health and substance use disorders., Maintain timely and accurate clinical documentation.
• Lighthouse Pathways Consulting, Owner | Clinical Consultant | Therapist, 2023 – Present, Conduct behavioral health evaluations for mental health, substance use disorders, gambling disorder, and behavioral addictions., Provide anger management education and psychoeducation., Deliver behavioral health consultation to organizations and community providers., Provide clinical supervision for BSW students, LADC candidates, and MA-PGS professionals., Offer coaching, interpretation, and professional development services.
• MassAbility, Behavioral Health Clinical Consultant – Substance Use Clinician, 08/24 – Present, Provide statewide clinical consultation to Community Living programs, including Waiver, SHIP, Supported Living, and the Division of Career Services., Participate in interdisciplinary case reviews and community visits., Support clinical decision-making regarding behavioral health needs., Develop and facilitate trainings related to substance use and behavioral health.
• Massachusetts Technical Assistance Center for Problem Gambling Treatment (M-TAC), Clinical Consultant & Facilitator, 08/23 – Present, Provide consultation to behavioral health organizations to expand treatment capacity for problem gambling., Design and facilitate trainings focused on organizational readiness and evidence-based gambling treatment practices.
• North Suffolk Mental Health Association, Relief Staff, Support adults living with serious mental illness in community residential settings., Promote recovery, independence, and community integration., Assist with daily living skills, medication reminders, and goal achievement., Document services and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams., Respond effectively to behavioral health crises using trauma-informed de-escalation techniques.
• North Suffolk Mental Health Association, WELLE Certified Facilitator, 10/15 – Present, Facilitate organization-wide training in verbal de-escalation, crisis intervention, and non-abusive physical intervention., Train staff in WELLE principles and organizational safety practices., Foster interactive learning environments that promote staff competency and confidence.

• Doc Wayne Youth Services, Compliance Coordinator, 2024, Program Manager & Clinician – Boston ASAP / Community Clinic, 2021 – 2024, Fee-for-Service Community Counselor, 2020 – 2026, Consultant & Facilitator – Champions Network, 2021 – 2025, Providing trauma-informed psychotherapy to youth and families., Supervising clinical operations and program implementation., Ensuring compliance with regulatory and documentation standards., Facilitating clinician training and workforce development., Coordinating multidisciplinary care across schools, healthcare providers, and community agencies.
• North Suffolk Mental Health Association, Behavioral Health Community Partners (BHCP) Outreach & Engagement Specialist, Clinical Care Coordinator, Clinical Care Coordination Intern, Tech Goes Home Instructor, Care coordination for individuals with serious mental illness and chronic medical conditions., Community outreach and engagement., Digital literacy instruction., Collaboration with medical, behavioral health, and community providers.

• Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)
• Attachment, Regulation, and Competency (ARC) Framework
• Child and Adolescent Needs and Strengths (CANS)
• Crisis Assessment and Intervention
• Substance Use Disorders
• Gambling Disorder Treatment
• Co-occurring Disorders
• Clinical Consultation
• Program Development
• Clinical Supervision
• Behavioral Health Training and Facilitation
• Trauma-Informed Care
• Motivational Interviewing

• Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW)
• Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor I (LADC I)
• Massachusetts Problem Gambling Specialist II (MA-PGS II)
• WELLE Certified Facilitator

• Fluent in English and Spanish with professional clinical and medical interpretation experience.
• More than 10 years of behavioral health experience.
• More than 7 years of supervisory and leadership experience.
• Over 3 years providing clinical supervision for substance use professionals.
• Former Chair, Diversity & Inclusion Committee, North Suffolk Mental Health Association.