Aime Lerma, LMSW Supervised By Dayana Zamora
Brownsville,TX
Summary
Mental health professional with comprehensive experience in therapeutic practices, adept at fostering positive client outcomes. Skilled in individual and group therapy, crisis intervention, and treatment planning. Strong focus on collaborative team efforts and consistently achieving measurable results. Reliable and adaptable with excellent communication and problem-solving abilities, ensuring effective support in dynamic environments. Fluent in English and Spanish.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Mental Health Therapist
Palms Behavioral Health Hospital
01.2024 - Current
- Led psychoeducational groups covering topics such as emotion regulation, communication skills development, and relapse prevention strategies among others related to mental health improvement outcomes.
- Tailored therapeutic approaches to meet the unique needs of diverse client populations, including individuals with substance use disorders and trauma histories.
- Reduced client symptoms of anxiety and depression with cognitive behavioral therapy techniques, mindfulness exercises, and psychodynamic approaches.
- Implemented appropriate de-escalation techniques during crisis situations, preserving patient safety while mitigating risk to staff members.
- Managed high-stress situations with a calm demeanor, providing the necessary support to both clients and team members during challenging times.
Mental Health Clinician
Southwest Keys
01.2022 - 03.2025
- Evaluate clients mental, behavioral, and emotional health
- Develop appropriate intervention and recovery plans
- Facilitate individual and group therapy sessions
- Conducting assessments and evaluations
- Provided crisis intervention services, de-escalating high-risk situations and connecting clients with appropriate resources.
Case Manager
Southwest Keys
12.2021 - 10.2022
- Provided case management services including intake, assessment, crisis intervention, advocacy, referral and monitoring of families
- Transitioned clients to different providers based on progress or needs
- Linked clients with social services, health care providers and governmental agencies to help claim or reclaim individual autonomy
- Maintained up-to-date case records with case activity status
- Advocated for clients by obtaining information regarding treatment options and clinical status
Case Aid
Southwest Keys
09.2021 - 12.2021
- Answered questions and responded to inquiries to deliver high level of service to patients
- Collaborated with social workers to support patients
- Maintained thorough and accurate records outlining program operations and participant progress
- Discussed available program services with potential participants and outlined procedures to facilitate smooth engagement in program processes
YouthCare Worker
Southwest Keys
01.2018 - 01.2021
- Oversaw daily routines of youth in placement and delivered services related to basic human needs
- Supervised youth recreational activities and facilitated workshops surrounding self-development, education and employment
- Facilitated parental workshops and classes to provide support to children in achieving school and academic success
- Built trust and rapport with victims of violent crimes by remaining calm and compassionate in variety of situations
- Supervised team of 5 new employees, delivering in-depth training and mentoring
Education
Master - Social work with a direct practice in Latinos
University of Rio Grande Valley
Brownsville, TX09.2022
Bachelors - Social Work
University of Rio Grande Valley
Brownsville, TX09.2021
Highschool Diploma -
Veterans Memorial Highschool
Brownsville TX01.2014
Skills
- Crisis intervention
- Emotion regulation
- Mindfulness techniques
- Group therapy facilitation
- Individual therapy
- De-escalation techniques
- Cultural competence
- Conflict resolution
- Psychosocial assessment
- Assessment and evaluation
- Therapeutic communication
- Team collaboration
- Crisis de-escalation
- Youth engagement
Certification
-LMSW-Active
-Currently receiving Clinical supervision hours by Dayana Zamora.
Timeline
Mental Health Therapist
Palms Behavioral Health Hospital
01.2024 - Current
Mental Health Clinician
Southwest Keys
01.2022 - 03.2025
Case Manager
Southwest Keys
12.2021 - 10.2022
Case Aid
Southwest Keys
09.2021 - 12.2021
YouthCare Worker
Southwest Keys
01.2018 - 01.2021
Master - Social work with a direct practice in Latinos
University of Rio Grande Valley
Bachelors - Social Work
University of Rio Grande Valley
Highschool Diploma -
Veterans Memorial Highschool
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