ALEXANDRA CIRES
Boynton Beach
Summary
Social worker with a strong passion for mental health advocacy and supporting individuals living with serious mental illness (SMI). Experienced in strengths-based, person-centered approaches through academic training and hands-on involvement in community mental health settings.
Dedicated Registered Intern well-versed at liaising with clients to foster access to community resources, treatment and assistance programs. Strong background in supporting client treatment plans. Compassionate and driven with unfailing work ethic and passion for helping others.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
SOCIAL WORK INTERN
Mental Health America of the Palm Beaches
08.2024 - 05.2025
- Assisted with grant writing for a nonprofit
- Participated in a program presentation to a charity foundation
- Facilitated group therapy sessions
- Received supervision and training in evidence-based practices
- Engaged in self-reflection to enhance professional growth
- Attended peer specialist training sessions
- Completed trauma-informed care training
CLUBHOUSE COORDINATOR
Mental Health America of the Palm Beaches
05.2025 - 08.2025
- Co-led work-ordered day activities, supporting members in social, vocational, and educational goals.
- Fostered member empowerment through strengths-based engagement and peer collaboration.
- Assisted in organizing community events, advocacy campaigns, and outreach.
Clinical Social Work Intern
ORCI Counseling Center
08.2025 - 05.2026
- Organized clinical documentation, treatment plans, and referrals.
- Coordinated individualized discharge plans to manage safe transition back into community and home environments.
- Diagnosed clients by using DSM-IV criteria and documented using ICD-10-CM. coding guidelines.
- Treated patients with mental health issues and dual-diagnoses such as Schizoeffective Disorder, Biolpar Disorder and Borderline Personality Disorder.
- Conducted 1-3 group counseling sessions each week.
- Led family counseling sessions involving children, utilizing evidence-based interventions to support emotional regulation and healthy relationships.
Education
Bachelor of Arts -
Florida Atlantic University
Boca Raton, FL05-2023
Master of Arts - Social Work
Florida Atlantic University
Boca Raton, FL05-2026
Skills
- Strengths-based approach
- Group facilitation and peer support
- Community partnership building
- Trauma-informed care training
- Treatment plan guidance
- Behavior modification
- Individual counseling
Certification
- Florida Addictions Reporting System (FARS) Trained
- CPR Certified (Adult, Child, and Infant)
Timeline
Clinical Social Work Intern
ORCI Counseling Center
08.2025 - 05.2026
CLUBHOUSE COORDINATOR
Mental Health America of the Palm Beaches
05.2025 - 08.2025
SOCIAL WORK INTERN
Mental Health America of the Palm Beaches
08.2024 - 05.2025
Bachelor of Arts -
Florida Atlantic University
Master of Arts - Social Work
Florida Atlantic University