Agustin Rangel
Los Angeles,CA
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Scout, Third Infantry Division/464 Paratrooper, 82nd Airborne
United States Army
Fort Polk, LA
11.2000 - 05.2006
- Deployed to Iraq in 2003, maintaining the highest state of combat readiness to execute strategic, airborne forcible entry within 18 hours of notice from anywhere in the world, and frequently for several says, without rest
- Our primary mission was airfield and seaport seizure, providing secured terrain and facilities to rapidly receive additional combat forces
- For one year
- Secured the Baghdad Airport, the British Embassy in Baghdad, and several key areas of the Republican Guard including WMD storage areas
- Detained, restrained, interogated and contained both enemy combatants and civilians
- Maintained contact with a network of informants including American and British intelligence, media sources and civilians
- Seized enemy firearms and deactivated WMDs
- Trained in pistol, rifle, shotgun and machine gun weaponry
- Participated in numerous emergency deployment readiness exercises (EDREs) and short field training exercises (FTXs)
Clinician
BCFS, Emergency Management
Carrizo Springs, TX
06.2019 - 07.2019
- Company Overview: Dept
- Health & Human Services, Office of Refugee Resettlement
- Conducted intake interviews and assessments of unaccompanied migrant minors, with an emphasis on obtaining intelligence around human trafficking sources
- Prepared psychosocial diagnostic and risk assessments, service plans and progress reports
- Provided case consultations, one-to-one counseling for clients, and crisis intervention
- Maintained therapeutic services within the program guidelines
- Maintained professional and ethical standards as prescribed by the program
- Complied with the agency program policy and procedures
- Complied with minimum standards, ORR and contract standards
- Dept
- Health & Human Services, Office of Refugee Resettlement
Mental Health Specialist
St. Joseph's Center
Venice, CA
10.2018 - 05.2019
- Facilitated Adult Initial Assessment / Intake
- Collected and completed all required documents and appropriate service authorizations while assisting in the development of an appropriate coordinated clinical service plan
- Participated in regular team meetings and provided feedback about clients in the recovery process, as well as new and existing clients
- Facilitated treatment referrals to higher levels of care as needed
- Documented and communicated feedback to appropriate staff about client activities in the recovery process
- Documented and billed all activities as required by the agency and funding sources
Case Manager
Carlos Lopez & Associates
Los Angeles, CA
01.2018 - 05.2018
- Conducted high-risk screening; assessed psychosocial and environmental needs for homeless / formerly homeless military Veterans
- Formulated Individualized Service Plans, case-management treatment goals and planning with both Veterans their families
- Assisted with housing referrals and other services provided by the agency
Psychiatric Social Worker
West Central Family Mental Health
Los Angeles, CA
03.2016 - 07.2017
- Interviewed individuals and families to obtain a family, social, employment, medical, substance abuse, and mental health treatment history
- Planned and conducted client therapy programs under the guidance of supervisory staff
- Provided psychotherapy to individuals and families, and utilized crisis intervention techniques when required
- Provided case management services to secure resources for clients and families to achieve treatment goals
- Served as a member of the mental health emergency intervention team that frequently included law enforcement to evaluate client behavior
Social Services Specialist
Hollywood Veteran Center
Los Angeles, CA
09.2014 - 05.2015
- Identified needs and functional impairments of Veteran residents
- Provided individual and group mental health treatment to Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans through Cognitive Behavior and Cognitive Process therapy, as well as group-based music therapy
- Assisted veterans with acquiring benefits and services through the VA
Volunteer Advocate
Lift LA Communities
Los Angeles, CA
01.2014 - 06.2014
- Assisted Lift members in finding affordable housing, legal, immigration, education and employment assistance, as well as food and healthcare resources
- Advocated for Lift members with disabilities
Social Service Assistant
Veterans Affairs Hospital
Los Angeles, CA
08.2013 - 09.2013
- Conducted research on Veteran homeless issues in collaboration with UCLA's public health program
- Deployed individual and family mental health intervention methods to advocate and improve the welfare of homeless and at-risk Veterans in Los Angeles
Timeline
Clinician
BCFS, Emergency Management
06.2019 - 07.2019
Mental Health Specialist
St. Joseph's Center
10.2018 - 05.2019
Case Manager
Carlos Lopez & Associates
01.2018 - 05.2018
Psychiatric Social Worker
West Central Family Mental Health
03.2016 - 07.2017
Social Services Specialist
Hollywood Veteran Center
09.2014 - 05.2015
Volunteer Advocate
Lift LA Communities
01.2014 - 06.2014
Social Service Assistant
Veterans Affairs Hospital
08.2013 - 09.2013
Scout, Third Infantry Division/464 Paratrooper, 82nd Airborne
United States Army
11.2000 - 05.2006
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