Registered Associate Primary Care Counselor

Service(s): Behavioral Health

Location(s): Ukiah-Dora, Ukiah-Hillside

Education:
Master of Social Work, University of Montana; Bachelor of Science, Queens University of Charlotte

License/Certification(s):
Academy of Certified Social Workers

Professional Associations:
Member of Mendocino County’s Racial Justice and Equity Committee; Chair, Bilingual Employee Resource Group

Bio:
Lily Perez is an associate clinical social worker who sees clients ages two years old and older. Before joining MCHC, Perez spent eight years working locally as a social worker case manager for elderly and disabled community members through the Mendocino Department of Social Services. In that role, Perez appreciated getting to know people in the community and becoming familiar with the challenges they face and the resources available to them. She will continue to draw upon that knowledge as a mental health provider. Returning to school to become a behavioral health provider was her way of continuing to contribute to her community. Having previously graduated with a bachelor’s in health services from Queens University of Charlotte in North Carolina, Perez went on to earn a master’s in social work from the University of Montana. She emphasizes that behavioral health impacts everything else, and she values getting to know each client personally, learning from what they share about their lives, health, and priorities. As a fluent Spanish speaker, Perez aims to create a welcoming and inclusive environment for all of her clients and is excited to work with other Spanish speakers.