Altagracia Fernandez
Summary
Enthusiastic counselor brings understanding of complex conditions to help clients improve mental and emotional health. Compassionate, comforting approach to problem resolution. Lends experience over several years to diagnose, treat and resolve issues and intervention needs.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Per Diem Counselor
CASTLE Behavioral Health - CFG Network
Camden, NJ
03.2023 - 05.2024
- Designed and conducted daily group therapy sessions to promote social support and enhance skill growth in children aged 3 to 11.
- Implemented therapeutic techniques such as cognitive-behavioral therapy, psychoeducational groups, and mindfulness training into practice.
- Assessed client progress using a behavioral scale for program evaluation
- Participated in regular team meetings to discuss case management issues and plan services for clients.
- Facilitated communication between school personnel, parents and guardians, therapists, psychiatrists, and other professionals involved in the student's care.
- Maintain communication with families to assess for future services.
Clinical Social Work Intern
CASTLE Behavioral Health
09.2023 - 04.2024
- Planned, directed, coordinated and monitored multiple behavioral health services and programs and complied with licensure, certification, accreditation and statutory requirements.
- Implemented electronic record keeping for efficient case management
- Conducted assessments, diagnosis, and treatment planning for clients in need of behavioral health services.
- Supported staff by attending clinical meetings and trainings related to behavioral health topics.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments of clients presenting with complex psychosocial issues including but not limited to attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, oppositional defiance disorder, depression, and anxiety disorder.
Case Management
Cooper Hospital Urban Health
Camden, NJ
08.2022 - 12.2022
- Evaluated eligibility criteria for various assessment programs including housing, SNAP, medicare, and other social services.
- Attended meetings with other healthcare providers to discuss case management issues.
- Engaged in ongoing professional development activities related to case management techniques.
Research Assistant
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
01.2022 - 05.2022
- Collaborated with director of field education to enhance expansion opportunities in the curriculum
- Presented findings to the director of field education
- Gathered data from various sources, including online databases, and libraries.
- Contributed ideas and suggestions regarding potential new areas of inquiry based on current trends in the field.
Community outreach
01.2019 - 01.2022
- Provided voter registration counseling for City of Camden residents.
- Participated in community outreach events promoting access to health care
- Participated in community outreach programs to build relationships with citizens.
- Participated in community outreach activities related to environmental awareness.
- Collaborated on evaluations of requirements amid the Co-vid 19 outbreak.
School Counseling
Veteran Memorial Family School
09.2019 - 12.2019
- Served as a volunteer at Veteran Memorial Family School, aiding the school counselor in developing group plans for children between ages 6 and 12 who required emotional support.
- Utilized data analysis techniques to assess the effectiveness of school counseling programs and make programmatic adjustments accordingly.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work / Psychology
Rutgers University
01-2023
Masters of Social Work -
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
New Brunswick, NJSkills
- Crisis Intervention
- Office Administration
- Counseling
- Behavior monitoring
- Peer Counseling
- Care Planning
Languages
- English, Full Professional
- Spanish, Conversational
Languages
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Clinical Social Work Intern
CASTLE Behavioral Health
09.2023 - 04.2024
Per Diem Counselor
CASTLE Behavioral Health - CFG Network
03.2023 - 05.2024
Case Management
Cooper Hospital Urban Health
08.2022 - 12.2022
Research Assistant
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
01.2022 - 05.2022
School Counseling
Veteran Memorial Family School
09.2019 - 12.2019
Community outreach
01.2019 - 01.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work / Psychology
Rutgers University
Masters of Social Work -
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
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