Alyx Rivera-MacTernan

About Alyx Rivera-MacTernan

I am a Clinical Director at Telecare Corporation with decades of experience leading complex mental health programs and transdisciplinary teams. My work centers on building high-impact, client-centered systems of care that are equitable, culturally responsive, and sustainable. I bring a strong background in clinical leadership and executive coaching, with a focus on empowering teams, strengthening programs, and supporting individuals with complex mental health needs.As the founder of Waves of Change Coaching and Elemental Mental Health, I also provide executive coaching and counseling for diverse populations. My areas of expertise include LGBTQ+ health, trauma-informed care, and life transitions. Across all of my work, I am driven by a commitment to mental health equity, leadership development, and creating environments where both clinicians and clients can grow, heal, and thrive.

Experience

1. Clinical Director

   Telecare Corporation

   Nov 2025 — Present · Ventura, CA, US

   Provide clinical and administrative leadership to a transdisciplinary team of 10, including clinicians, case managers, and peer support specialists, within a high-acuity outpatient behavioral health program. • Direct care for individuals with serious mental illness, co-occurring substance use disorders, and forensic involvement, ensuring alignment with legal mandates, treatment plans, and community reintegration goals. • Partner closely with Ventura County Behavioral Health, probation, and community stakeholders to coordinate care, support diversion efforts, and maintain compliance with county and state requirements. • Design and implement innovative, evidence-informed interventions to improve engagement, reduce risk, and enhance continuity of care for complex populations. • Cultivate a collaborative, accountability-driven team culture that strengthen clinical quality, improve client outcomes, and contribute to increased client satisfaction and program effectiveness.

Skills

• Mental Health
• Treatment
• Therapists
• Crisis Intervention
• Training
• Program Development
• Social Services
• Behavioral Health
• Leadership
• Teaching
• Grant Writing
• Non-Profits
• Healthcare
• Public Speaking
• Coaching
• Motivational Interviewing
• Research
• Program Management
• Developmental Disabilities
• Mental Health Counseling
• Customer Service
• Play Therapy
• Group Therapy
• Psychology
• Microsoft Office
• Community Outreach
• Anger Management
• Human Resources
• Psychological Assessment
• Interventions
• Dual Diagnosis
• Family Therapy
• Cbt
• Career Counseling
• Clinical Supervision
• Mindfulness
• Therapeutic Crisis Intervention
• Stress Management
• Conflict Resolution
• Personal Development