Clinical Supervision and Training
Our clinical team is the heartbeat of HeartLand Child and Family Services. We view our role in training the next generation of clinicians, behavioral specialists, advocates and TBS coaches as both a privilege and a responsibility that we take seriously.
Clinicians joining our staff ultimately seeking licensure through the Board of Behavioral Sciences are assured that we are up to date on BBS requirements. Our leadership team ensures that HeartLand offers not only the required two units of supervision weekly but excellent supervision as well. Our BBS supervisory team has extensive experience in both service provision and clinical supervision. Not only is our team well equipped to understand the complexity of clinical work with clients, they are also skilled in forming positive supervisory relationships that foster trust, growth, and enthusiasm.
Our behavioral specialists, advocates and TBS coaches are considered a vital part of our clinical team. At HeartLand, those employed in these adjunctive services meet weekly with supervisors, both individually and in groups, to hone their skills and process clinical concerns.
Ongoing training opportunities are available to our clinical team in Evidence-based practices such as TF-CBT, ART, PC-Care, DBT, PCIT, CBCM, and FFT (CHR-P). HeartLand actively seeks out and encourages attendance at external opportunities for skill development. Internal training opportunities are built into the work week for our clinical team. We view these workshops and training events as inspirational for our clinical team, encouraging them toward continuous improvement.
Racial equity, diversity and inclusion is important to us at HeartLand. We honor the voices of our diverse staff and their lived experiences as an integral part of our supervision and training opportunities. We know that learning from peers is a powerful tool and support full inclusion of these voices in our interactions.
If quality clinical supervision is a priority, HeartLand is the place for you!
Associate Director of Training and Supervision
Director of Clinical Services
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Jerri Ford, LMFT, brings over two decades of experience supporting individuals with mental health needs, beginning with 13 years as a paraeducator in Special Education, where she worked closely with students facing significant emotional and behavioral challenges. For the past 9 years, Jerri worked in Community Mental Health, further deepening her commitment to serving diverse populations. During the journey toward licensure, Jerri benefited greatly from the guidance of supportive BBS supervisors—an experience that shaped her own approach. Jerri is dedicated to fostering a similarly supportive environment for associates, helping them grow professionally and achieve licensure with confidence.
Dr. Nandan holds a doctorate in psychology and is a licensed professional clinical counselor with over a decade of experience working in diverse mental health settings. Her clinical foundation is rooted in evidence-based practices, with a strong emphasis on trauma-informed care, cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), and mindfulness-based approaches. She is known for her warm, collaborative style and her ability to create a safe, supportive environment where clients can explore and work through life’s challenges.
Dr. Nandan specializes in supporting individuals experiencing trauma, anxiety, mood disorders, and significant life transitions. She has worked extensively in community mental health, school-based programs, and outpatient settings, and brings a systems-informed lens to her work—understanding the impact of environment, culture, and relationships on mental health.
In addition to her clinical work, Dr. Nandan takes pride in her role as an instructor, with a particular passion for teaching and emphasizing law and ethics in clinical practice. She is committed to cultivating a strong ethical foundation in future clinicians, and values thoughtful dialogue around clinical responsibility, cultural awareness, and professional integrity.
Her approach is deeply grounded in cultural humility and a belief in the resilience and inner strength of her clients. Dr. Nandan is also engaged in program development, clinical consultation, and supervision, and is dedicated to advancing high-quality care through mentorship and collaboration.
- Jerri Ford, LMFT
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Jerri Ford, LMFT, brings over two decades of experience supporting individuals with mental health needs, beginning with 13 years as a paraeducator in Special Education, where she worked closely with students facing significant emotional and behavioral challenges. For the past 9 years, Jerri worked in Community Mental Health, further deepening her commitment to serving diverse populations. During the journey toward licensure, Jerri benefited greatly from the guidance of supportive BBS supervisors—an experience that shaped her own approach. Jerri is dedicated to fostering a similarly supportive environment for associates, helping them grow professionally and achieve licensure with confidence.
- Dr. Joy Nandan, Psy.D., LPCC
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Dr. Nandan holds a doctorate in psychology and is a licensed professional clinical counselor with over a decade of experience working in diverse mental health settings. Her clinical foundation is rooted in evidence-based practices, with a strong emphasis on trauma-informed care, cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), and mindfulness-based approaches. She is known for her warm, collaborative style and her ability to create a safe, supportive environment where clients can explore and work through life’s challenges.
Dr. Nandan specializes in supporting individuals experiencing trauma, anxiety, mood disorders, and significant life transitions. She has worked extensively in community mental health, school-based programs, and outpatient settings, and brings a systems-informed lens to her work—understanding the impact of environment, culture, and relationships on mental health.
In addition to her clinical work, Dr. Nandan takes pride in her role as an instructor, with a particular passion for teaching and emphasizing law and ethics in clinical practice. She is committed to cultivating a strong ethical foundation in future clinicians, and values thoughtful dialogue around clinical responsibility, cultural awareness, and professional integrity.
Her approach is deeply grounded in cultural humility and a belief in the resilience and inner strength of her clients. Dr. Nandan is also engaged in program development, clinical consultation, and supervision, and is dedicated to advancing high-quality care through mentorship and collaboration.
HeartLand Child and Family Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value lived experience and have a strong commitment to racial equity, diversity and inclusion. We seek out a work force that reflects the racial, ethnic and cultural diversity of the clients that we serve. At HeartLand, we celebrate the richness that a diverse staff brings to our organization and take pride in providing an inclusive and supportive work environment.
Funded by the Sacramento County Division of Behavioral Health Services through the voter approved Proposition 63, Mental Health Services Act (MHSA).
Services are for MediCal members who meet criteria for Specialty Mental Health Services.
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