Karina Deras

Clinical Social Worker Ii - Resnick Neuropsychiatric Hospital · Ucla Health System

mental health Los Angeles, CA

Overview

Level
Staff
Tenure
3 years
since Feb 2023
Gender
Female

Experience

Clinical Social Worker Ii - Resnick Neuropsychiatric HospitalCurrent
Ucla Health System
Since Feb 2023 · 3 years · Los Angeles, CA

Education

California State University Los Angeles
Master Of Science
2020 – 2022
Mount Saint Mary's University
Bachelors
2014 – 2018

Skills

Teamwork Microsoft Office Time Management Public Speaking Writing Powerpoint Communication Fundraising Quantitative Research Organization Skills Hand Drawing Work Effectively Persistence Drawing Skills Volunteering Event Planning Microsoft Word Customer Service Interpersonal Skills Student Counseling Criminology Floortime Crisis Intervention Sociology

About Ucla Health System

Industry
Hospitals & Physicians Clinics
Employees
5000+
Revenue
$1B+

Professional Overview

Karina Deras is a Clinical Social Worker Ii - Resnick Neuropsychiatric Hospital, currently affiliated with Ucla Health System, based in Los Angeles, CA. As a mental health, Deras contributes to patient care, clinical workflows, and healthcare operations in Los Angeles, CA. They have been with Ucla Health System for 3 years. Deras holds academic credentials, including Master Of Science and Bachelors, from California State University Los Angeles and Mount Saint Mary's University. Core competencies include Teamwork, Microsoft Office, Time Management, Public Speaking, Writing. Ucla Health System operates in the Hospitals & Physicians Clinics sector with a workforce of 5000+ employees. Healthcare organizations seeking to recruit mental health professionals can use HealthTal to access direct email addresses and personal phone numbers compiled from public LinkedIn profile data and public licensing data in the NPI registry. Direct outreach to mental health specialists consistently yields higher response rates than passive job board postings, particularly for roles requiring specific clinical credentials or state licensure. The Los Angeles, CA healthcare market offers access to a concentrated pool of clinical professionals, making direct outreach particularly effective for organizations building local care teams or expanding service capacity in the region.

Position in HealthTal Database

  • 59,200 healthcare professionals in HealthTal hold the mental health specialty. Karina Deras is one of them.
  • 8,522 mental health professionals are based in CA (out of 155,460 total healthcare contacts in that state).
  • 540 contacts at Ucla Health System are tracked in HealthTal.
  • Typical mental health compensation in CA: $47,000 – $118,000 (median $68,000). Source: BLS OEWS adjusted for state cost of labor.
  • Top employers of mental health professionals in CA: Private Practice (419), Kaiser Permanente (290), Sole Proprietor (278).
  • 3% of mental health professionals in CA hold a senior title (Director, Manager, Chief, VP, etc.).
  • 87% of mental health professionals in CA have education credentials on file.

Data refreshed November 2026.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Karina Deras located?

Karina Deras is based in Los Angeles, CA. They are currently affiliated with Ucla Health System.

What is Karina Deras's specialty?

Karina Deras specializes in mental health. Their current role is Clinical Social Worker Ii - Resnick Neuropsychiatric Hospital.

Where does Karina Deras currently work?

Karina Deras currently works at Ucla Health System. They have been there for 3 years.

What is Karina Deras's educational background?

Karina Deras attended California State University Los Angeles and Mount Saint Mary's University.

How do I contact Karina Deras for recruiting?

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How do I recruit a mental health professional?

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What is the average salary for a mental health professional in CA?

mental health professionals in CA typically earn $47,000 to $118,000 annually, with a median of $68,000. Figures derive from BLS OEWS data, adjusted for state cost of labor. Senior-titled roles (Director, Manager, Chief) and high-acuity practice settings push the upper end.

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