ALEXANDER TAMAYO
Alhambra,CA
Summary
I'm a marriage family therapist specializing in the birth to five population, with a strong focus on early childhood development and family dynamics. I utilize effective therapeutic strategies that foster emotional well-being and resilience in young children. I'm committed to enhancing family relationships through evidence-based practices and collaborative approaches.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Birth to Five-Clinical Therapist
Violence Intervention Program Community Mental Health Center, Inc.
10.2021 - Current
- Collaborated with psychiatrists, and other professionals, to coordinate care for clients.
- Supported patients in developing self-advocacy skills related to their mental health needs.
- Facilitated psychoeducational groups in order to increase awareness of mental health issues.
- Provided individual and group therapy for clients with a range of mental health challenges.
- Facilitated psychoeducational workshops on mental health awareness and coping strategies for clients and their families.
- Implemented evidence-based interventions such as Child-Parent Psychotherapy, Incredible Years (parent and children), and Abriendo Puertas (Opening Doors).
- Provide direct clinical work and/or therapeutic services to clients using a team-based and community-based approach.
- Works with parents, teachers, and administrators to provide resources and adjust to learning environments.
- Incorporate agency philosophy and mission in all aspects of job performance.
- Provided educational and outreach programs, prevention talks and other presentations to social service agencies, businesses and general public audiences.
- Monitored client's progress towards goals set within the treatment plan.
- Maintained accurate records of client progress using electronic medical records software.
- Coordinated with other healthcare professionals to ensure continuity of care for clients.
- Maintains confidentiality of all information regarding client's, families, and operations of the agency and PHC partner (including media)
Clerk/Cashier/Product Leader
Trader Joes
Glendale, USA
03.2015 - 01.2023
- Promote a Positive Work Environment for Other Employees and Customers
- Delegate Task to Create and Deliver Excellent Customer Service
- Assist the Managers with Daily Operation of the Store
- Work Efficiently Under High Stressful Environment
Young Transition Navigator Assistant
Teenage Center South Pasadena
South Pasadena
01.2018 - 05.2018
- Stress Management Support Team
- Creating Goals and Future Planning for Higher Education
- Creating Positive Learning Environment
- Tracking Improvement by Creating Progress Notes
Education
Masters Program - Marriage and Family Therapist, Pupil Public Service, Child Welfare and Attendance Services
California State University, Los Angeles
05.2021
Bachelors of Science - Rehabilitation Services
California State University, Los Angeles
05.2017
Skills
- Bilingual in English and Spanish
- Energetic team player, motivated self-starter, and able to take initiative
- Mental health assessment (ICARE)
- Patient care coordination
- Skilled in leading workshops
- Individual, family, and group therapy
- Experience with DMH regulations
- Enhance the parent-child relationship
- Assess for trauma and provide treatment
Accomplishments
Child-Parent Psychotherapy (CPP), Incredible Years (IY) parent and children modality, Families moving Forward (FMF), Abriendo Puertas (Opening Doors), Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Disorder, Best Practices In Birth to Five (0-5) mental health, Trauma Response in Infants, Helping young Children Cope with Supervised Visitations, In the Between: Using Reflective Practice to Bridge Evidence based practices and Community Needs, Ages and Stages Screener (ASQ), Sensory INtegration: Applications to Understanding and Interviewing with Young Children and Mental Health Needs, Trauma Symptom Checklist for Young Children(TSCYC), FOCUS, Strategies for Enhancing Early Developmental Success (SEEDS), Intimate Partner Violence and Infant Mental Health, Typical and Atypical Development, ICARE Assessment Training.
Timeline
Birth to Five-Clinical Therapist
Violence Intervention Program Community Mental Health Center, Inc.
10.2021 - Current
Young Transition Navigator Assistant
Teenage Center South Pasadena
01.2018 - 05.2018
Clerk/Cashier/Product Leader
Trader Joes
03.2015 - 01.2023
Masters Program - Marriage and Family Therapist, Pupil Public Service, Child Welfare and Attendance Services
California State University, Los Angeles
Bachelors of Science - Rehabilitation Services
California State University, Los Angeles
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