Ana Maria Acuna Fehr
Tampa,USA
Summary
As a beginner in the field of psychology, I would like to gain knowledge and experience in psychiatric care under the guidance of health professionals. I would like to apply my skills to counsel and support individuals going through psychological struggles
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Program Assistant
Project Return
05.2022 - Current
- Deliver mental health services to adults in the Tampa Bay area who are recovering from mental illness and substance use
- Assisted with planning and coordinating day-to-day and special program activities
- Lead peer support group sessions
- Create a safe environment for individuals to understand problems, define goals, and develop realistic action plans
- Facilitated training sessions for new staff and volunteers, ensuring high level of program delivery.
Bilingual Data Collector (OPS)
University of South Florida
12.2022 - 07.2023
- Work with study members to support research
- Work remotely with culturally and linguistically diverse elementary age children
- Deliver Spanish and English vocabulary intervention
- Collect test data from children aged 9 to 10 years
- Collaborated with team members on various projects, ensuring consistent data collection methods and protocols.
Crisis Counselor
Crisis Text Line
09.2022 - 07.2023
- Counsel individuals dealing with abuse, mental illnesses, suicidal thoughts, and more.
- Provided timely assistance to individuals in crisis, utilizing active listening skills and empathy to establish rapport quickly.
- Counsel individuals in English and Spanish
- Use active-listening and problem-solving skills to address issues and come up with solutions
- Create safety plans with individuals
- Implemented evidence-based counseling techniques to assist clients in identifying triggers for their crises and developing healthy coping strategies moving forward.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology & Behavioral Healthcare
University of South Florida
Tampa, FL07.2022
Master of Science - Social Work
University of South Florida
Tampa, FL05-2027
Skills
- Bilingual in Spanish & English
- Cultural Competence
- Patient & Active Listening
- Microsoft Office Expert
- Patient safety management
- Patient advocacy
Certification
- Mental Health First Aid
- First Aid
- CPR
- Various Mental Health Certifications
Languages
Spanish
English
Timeline
Bilingual Data Collector (OPS)
University of South Florida
12.2022 - 07.2023
Crisis Counselor
Crisis Text Line
09.2022 - 07.2023
Program Assistant
Project Return
05.2022 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology & Behavioral Healthcare
University of South Florida
Master of Science - Social Work
University of South Florida
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