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Chelsea Lucero, PsyD, LPCC, LADAC, NCC has extensive experience in the field of behavioral health and psychology. Chelsea is currently the Director of Behavioral Health/Integrated SUD Department at El Centro Family Health, a position they have held since July 2023. Prior to this role, they served as the Director Integrated SUD Dept & BH Manager/Therapist at the same organization from August 2021 to July 2023.

In addition to their work at El Centro Family Health, Dr. Lucero is an Adjunct Instructor at Southern New Hampshire University, starting in May 2022. Chelsea also has experience as a Psychology Instructor at Luna Community College Foundation since August 2013.

Dr. Lucero has held various positions in the behavioral health field, including Behavioral Health Manager at Pecos Valley Medical Center from January 2018 to June 2019, and Behavioral Health Therapist at NMBHI from May 2015 to March 2018. Chelsea also worked as a Treatment Planner at New Mexico Behavioral Health Institute from July 2014 to May 2015.

Additionally, Dr. Lucero has experience working with youth populations, serving as a Girls Circle Group facilitator at VISTA Girls Circle from February 2013 to August 2014, and as the Education Director at Boys and Girls Club of Ada from June 2011 to August 2012.

Throughout their career, Dr. Lucero has been involved in teaching and mentoring. Chelsea served as a Writing Center tutor and workshop coordinator at the Writing Center at New Mexico Highlands University from February 2013 to May 2014, and as a Psychology teaching assistant at New Mexico Highlands University from August 2012 to December 2013, where they organized and taught psychology classes and labs.

Overall, Dr. Chelsea Lucero's diverse work experience reflects their expertise in behavioral health, psychology, teaching, and working with various populations.

Chelsea Lucero, PsyD, LPCC, LADAC, NCC, holds a diverse and comprehensive education history. Chelsea obtained their Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in Psychology and Sociology from the University of Colorado Colorado Springs in 2010. Following their undergraduate studies, they pursued a Master of Science (M.S.) degree in Clinical/Counseling Psychology at New Mexico Highlands University from 2012 to 2014.

Continuing their educational pursuits, Lucero furthered their expertise in therapy and counseling by completing a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degree in Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling from Northcentral University between 2016 and 2020. Building upon this foundation, they then pursued a Doctor of Psychology (PsyD) degree in Clinical Psychology at California Southern University from 2020 to 2022.

In addition to their academic accomplishments, Lucero has obtained various certifications to complement their education. Chelsea is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, certified by the New Mexico Counseling and Therapy Board, and holds a certification as a Substance Abuse Counselor from the NM Therapy and Counseling Board.

It is important to note that no strong assumptions have been made outside of the provided experience and educational information.