ADRIANA ALATORRE
La Habra,CA
Summary
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor with thorough experience in delivering high-quality patient care and therapeutic services. Strong focus on team collaboration, adaptability to changing needs, and achieving impactful results. Skilled in patient assessment, treatment planning, and evidence-based interventions. Reliable and goal-oriented, with passion for supporting patients' mental health and well-being.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Correctional Services Clinician
Mckinley
03.2024 - Current
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient care.
- Conducted group therapy sessions to facilitate skill development, coping strategies, and emotional processing among participants.
- Provided patients with detailed information about symptoms, causes and treatment expectations on various different diagnoses.
- Increased patient satisfaction scores through empathetic listening, clear communication, and timely resolution of concerns.
- Advocated for patients' needs within healthcare systems, enhancing access to necessary resources.
- Implemented crisis intervention strategies when needed, ensuring immediate safety measures were in place for at-risk patients.
- Served as a mentor to new clinicians, providing guidance on techniques, documentation standards, and ethical considerations in practice.
Mental Health Clinician
Mckinley
01.2022 - 02.2024
- Provided collateral and individual therapy to client and caregivers.
- Developed and implemented individualized treatment plans for diverse client populations.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments to identify mental health needs and appropriate interventions.
- Performed administrative duties including documentation of work hours, correspondence and coordination with other clinical and facility staff, etc.
- Provided client and caregivers with psychoeducation on effects of trauma on presenting problem.
- Provided client and caregivers with linkage to resources and therapeutic activities in the community.
- Attended and actively participated in staff meetings, staff development meetings, and training activities.
- Worked cooperatively in weekly individual and group supervision with Clinical Team Supervisor for clinical and administrative supervision.
Wraparound Clinician I
Helpline Youth Counseling
07.2021 - 01.2022
- Provides collateral and individual therapy to client and caregivers.
- Provided individual and group counseling to youth, facilitating emotional support and coping strategies.
- Developed and implemented treatment plans tailored to client needs, ensuring comprehensive care.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate services and enhance client outcomes.
- Performed administrative duties including documentation of work hours, correspondence and coordination with other clinical and facility staff, etc.
- Provided client and caregivers with psychoeducation on effects of trauma on presenting problem.
- Provided client and caregivers with linkage to resources and therapeutic activities in the community.
- Attended and actively participated in staff meetings, staff development meetings, and training activities.
- Worked cooperatively in weekly individual supervision with Paraprofessional Team Supervisor for clinical and administrative supervision.
Mental Health Intern
Olive Crest
09.2020 - 07.2021
- Maintained caseload of about 15 clients.
- Performed administrative duties including documentation of work hours, correspondence and coordination with other clinical and facility staff, etc.
- Completed Comprehensive Initial Assessment in order to assess for medical necessity.
- Conducted patient assessments and establishes therapy treatment goals, objectives, and interventions.
- Provided client with psychoeducation on effects of trauma on presenting problem.
- Provided client with linkage to resources and therapeutic activities in the community.
- Attended and actively participated in staff meetings, staff development meetings, and training activities.
- Performed other duties as assigned.
Expanded Learning Lead Teacher
Placentia Yorba Linda Unified School District
11.2016 - 04.2021
- Led a childcare center with about 77 students and 6 staff members.
- Supervised and ensured the safety of the staff and students.
- Provided a positive environment for children during after school hours.
- Performed clerical work like payment deposits, answering phones, providing parents with information about out programs and program fees.
- Customer service duties like maintaining professional relationships with staff and parents.
- Charged parents for programs used. Building reports on EzCare for student attendance/grouping.
- Maintained a clean work environment for staff, students, and the parents of students in the program.
- Worked with students with special needs and helping them to feel more comfortable in our center.
- Kept up-to-date with techniques and support that will be the most beneficial to the students in the program.
- Maintained a budget.
- Performed clerical work like payment deposits.
Education
Master of Science - Counseling Psychology
Hope International University
Fullerton, CA05.2021
Bachelor of Arts and Sciences - Human Services, Biblical Theology
Hope International University
Fullerton, CA12.2015
Skills
- Bilingual - Spanish
- Clinical documentation
- Clinical assessment
- Multidisciplinary approach
- Therapeutic techniques
- HIPAA
- Patient assessments
- Ethical practice
- Records management
- Diagnosis formulation
- Maintaining quality assurance standards
- Evidence-based practice
- Therapeutic interventions
- Treatment plan development
- Chart review
- EMR
- Group Therapy
- Individual Therapy
Timeline
Correctional Services Clinician
Mckinley
03.2024 - Current
Mental Health Clinician
Mckinley
01.2022 - 02.2024
Wraparound Clinician I
Helpline Youth Counseling
07.2021 - 01.2022
Mental Health Intern
Olive Crest
09.2020 - 07.2021
Expanded Learning Lead Teacher
Placentia Yorba Linda Unified School District
11.2016 - 04.2021
Master of Science - Counseling Psychology
Hope International University
Bachelor of Arts and Sciences - Human Services, Biblical Theology
Hope International University