Alejandra Juarez
OXNARD,CA
Summary
Recent graduate with foundational knowledge in Trauma specialization and hands-on experience gained through academic projects and internships. Demonstrates strong teamwork, problem-solving, and time-management skills. Prepared to start career and make meaningful contributions with commitment and drive.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
School Based Clinician
The Stepping Stones Group
12.2023 - 09.2024
- Participated in IEP, RTI and other related meetings that determined and implemented school-wide policies.
- Complied with federal, state and local standards relating to child protection, client confidentiality, risk assessment, and reporting and documentation.
- Observed student behavior and developed behavioral interventions.
- Helped students develop new coping mechanisms and techniques to drive behavior modification.
- Worked with teachers to implement behavioral improvement plans based on established assessments.
- Collaborated with students, teachers, administrators, parents and outside agencies.
Marriage and Family Therapist Trainee
California Lutheran University
08.2022 - 08.2023
- Conducted intake and needs assessments to set therapeutic goals and establish professional relationships with clients.
- Educated clients and families on importance of mental health and self-care.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Maintained accurate and thoroughly documented notes and client records in accordance with licensing standards.
- Delivered counseling services to families and couples dealing with familial issues.
School Based Clinician Intern
Ventura County Office of Education-SELPA
09.2022 - 06.2023
- Implemented evidence-based therapeutic interventions to promote positive behavior change.
- Guided clients in developing skills and strategies for dealing with problems.
- Developed individualized counseling plans for clients to incorporate short-term and long-term goals.
- Assisted clients in exploring feelings and understanding behaviors.
- Adapted counseling techniques to best suit individual needs of each client.
Mental Hleath Technician
Jackson House Cares
07.2022 - 05.2023
- Helped patients with meals, activities of daily living (ADLs) and facility transfers to promote security and patient well-being.
- Observed patient behaviors and mental status and notified RN of unusual or potentially dangerous occurrences.
- Escorted patients from unit to meals, activities, and visitation areas to maintain standard of safety and security.
- Developed and maintained positive relationships with clients to create safe and supportive environment.
- Performed scheduled patient safety checks and documented results to establish patients' well-being.
- Charted on each patient daily.
Case Manager
Aspiranet
07.2021 - 10.2022
- Provided guidance and support to transitional aged youth.
- Partnered with physicians, social workers, activity therapists, nutritionists, and case managers to develop and implement individualized care plans and documented patient interactions and interventions in electronic charting systems.
- Monitored clients' progress and tracked client services to provide crisis interventions.
- Assisted clients in navigating housing, legal services and public benefits to gain access to valuable resources.
- Coordinated services with other agencies, community-based organizations, and healthcare professionals to provide useful benefits to clients.
Teen Social Worker
Stanford Settlement Neighborhood Center
06.2019 - 07.2020
- Maintained regular contact with clients by scheduling school and home visits.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions to build supportive, communicative client networks.
- De-escalated stressful situations through individual and family crisis interventions.
- Conducted home visits to assess living environment and facilitate access to necessary resources.
- Assisted clients in developing and setting realistic goals to promote positive change.
- Implemented community outreach programs to promote mental health awareness.
- Updated client documentation for accurate, compliant and current records.
Education
Master of Science - Counseling Psychology
California Lutheran University
Thousand Oaks, CA08-2023
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work
California State University, Sacramento
Sacramento, CA05-2019
Skills
- IEP development
- Crisis management
- Individual counseling
- Social-emotional learning
- Documentation
- Tracking client progress
- Cognitive behavioral therapy
- Motivational interviewing
- Relationship building
- Crisis intervention
- Case management
- Problem-solving abilities
- Treatment Planning
- Biopsychosocial assessments
- Evidence-based practice
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
School Based Clinician
The Stepping Stones Group
12.2023 - 09.2024
School Based Clinician Intern
Ventura County Office of Education-SELPA
09.2022 - 06.2023
Marriage and Family Therapist Trainee
California Lutheran University
08.2022 - 08.2023
Mental Hleath Technician
Jackson House Cares
07.2022 - 05.2023
Case Manager
Aspiranet
07.2021 - 10.2022
Teen Social Worker
Stanford Settlement Neighborhood Center
06.2019 - 07.2020
Master of Science - Counseling Psychology
California Lutheran University
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work
California State University, Sacramento
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