Andres Hernandez
Portland,OR
Summary
Dynamic Clinical Supervisor with extensive experience at Inner Journey Healing Arts, specializing in crisis intervention and care coordination. Demonstrated success in enhancing clinical quality outcomes and fostering team collaboration. Proficient in patient assessment and documentation compliance, leading teams to deliver exceptional care in substance use disorder treatment. Currently pursuing a DNP with a focus in psychiatry, aiming to further elevate patient care standards.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Supervisor
Inner Journey Healing Arts
Hillsboro, OR
01.2021 - Current
- Serve as clinical supervisor for an SUD outpatient treatment program.
- Conducted bi-monthly supervision sessions for all counselors.
- Executed various administrative tasks.
Case Manager: Aging and People with Disabilities
Department of Human Services
Hillsboro, OR
01.2017 - 01.2022
- Managed cases for dependent elderly and disabled adults, ensuring completion of all required documentation.
- Duties include but are not limited to; screening clients for medical, social and financial eligibility; assess client’s medical, physical, mental and social condition; interview clients, providers and family members for all necessary information; staff client care plan with appropriate staff and agencies; respond to crisis situations; communicate with providers from Assisted Living Facilities, Adult Foster Homes, and Nursing facilities.
Substance Use Disorder Discharge Planner
Providence Detox
Portland, OR
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Provided counseling and discharge planning services within Providence Chemical Dependency Stabilization Unit.
- Position duties included group facilitation, coordination of care, conducting SUD intake assessments.
Behavioral Health Specialist
CODA-PRC-Expanded
Portland, OR
01.2016 - 12.2016
- Served as SUD counselor for MOUD clinic.
- Managed a caseload of 50 - 60 patients.
- Duties include, individual and group counseling sessions, coordination of care, SUD intake assessments and crisis intervention.
Intensive Outpatient Counselor
NARA Outpatient
Portland, OR
01.2014 - 01.2016
- Served as a substance use disorder counselor.
- Duties include, individual and group counseling sessions, coordination of care and crisis intervention.
- Conduct alcohol and drug intake assessments.
- Facilitated DUII education groups.
Case Manager
Department of Human Services
Clackamas, OR
01.2014 - 12.2014
- Served as a case manager for then Department of Human Services State of Oregon.
- Served on the family stability team, with clients in TANF (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families) and SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program).
Intensive Outpatient Counselor
NARA Outpatient
Portland, OR
01.2012 - 01.2014
- Served as a substance use disorder counselor.
- Duties include, individual and group counseling sessions, coordination of care and crisis intervention.
- Conduct alcohol and drug intake assessments.
- Facilitated DUII education groups and men's IOP group.
Admissions Coordinator/Substance Use Disorder Counselor
CRC Health: Allied Health Services
Portland, OR
01.2007 - 01.2012
- Admissions Coordinator: Managed the admissions department at the Allied Health Services.
- Duties include pre-screening phone calls and walk-ins to identify those appropriate for treatment.
- Coordinate care with outside agencies including hospitals, medical clinics, and county offices.
- Conduct alcohol and drug assessments.
- Oversee/supervise counselors completing assessments.
- Substance Use Disorder Counselor: Managed a caseload of 75 patients.
- Facilitate 5 weekly groups including process and educational.
- Conduct individual counseling sessions, including creating and implementing treatment plans, crisis counseling, and referral to outside agencies.
- Intake coordinator 1 day per week: including pre-screening calls.
- Conduct alcohol and drug assessments.
- Participate in coordination of care with patient’s primary care physicians, psychiatrists, mental health counselors, PO/Probation, DHS, and other outside agencies.
Direct Service Counselor
CODA: Portland Recovery Center
Portland, OR
01.2006 - 01.2007
- Maintain caseload of 65 patients for a MOUD program.
- Developed individual treatment plans for patients on caseload.
- Facilitate 4-5 groups weekly including process and educational.
Treatment Counselor II
Albertina Kerr: Intensive Treatment Program
Portland, OR
01.2005 - 01.2006
- Engaged with youth in secure residential settings experiencing developmental disabilities alongside mental health challenges.
- Duties included skills training, group therapy, and education.
- Clients were placed in the Intensive Treatment Program under the Psychiatric Security Review Board (PSRB).
Education
Doctor of Nursing Practice - Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Oregon Health And Science University
Portland, OR06.2026
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Oregon Health And Science University
Portland, OR09.2023
Bachelor of Science Degree - Psychology
Oregon State University
Corvallis, OR06.2001
Skills
- Crisis intervention
- Patient assessment
- Care coordination
- Behavioral therapy
- Documentation compliance
- Team collaboration
- Effective communication
- Patient education
- Clinical education
- Mental health counseling
- Team supervision
- Compliance with regulatory guidelines
- Improving clinical quality outcomes
- Suicide risk assessment
- Documentation requirements
- Staff management
- Patient management
- Patient care
- Clinical assessment
- EMR / EHR
- Individual therapy
- Heartsaver CPR AED
Licensing
- Registered Nurse Oregon, 01/2023
- Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor II (CADC II), 01/2007
- BLS, Current
Timeline
Clinical Supervisor
Inner Journey Healing Arts
01.2021 - Current
Case Manager: Aging and People with Disabilities
Department of Human Services
01.2017 - 01.2022
Substance Use Disorder Discharge Planner
Providence Detox
01.2016 - 01.2017
Behavioral Health Specialist
CODA-PRC-Expanded
01.2016 - 12.2016
Intensive Outpatient Counselor
NARA Outpatient
01.2014 - 01.2016
Case Manager
Department of Human Services
01.2014 - 12.2014
Intensive Outpatient Counselor
NARA Outpatient
01.2012 - 01.2014
Admissions Coordinator/Substance Use Disorder Counselor
CRC Health: Allied Health Services
01.2007 - 01.2012
Direct Service Counselor
CODA: Portland Recovery Center
01.2006 - 01.2007
Treatment Counselor II
Albertina Kerr: Intensive Treatment Program
01.2005 - 01.2006
Doctor of Nursing Practice - Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Oregon Health And Science University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Oregon Health And Science University
Bachelor of Science Degree - Psychology
Oregon State University
Similar Profiles
MacKenzie HaladynaMacKenzie Haladyna
Owner at Journey to Healing Counseling Associates, LLCOwner at Journey to Healing Counseling Associates, LLC
Tamika TomlinTamika Tomlin
Mental Health Counselor at The Healing Journey Therapy CenterMental Health Counselor at The Healing Journey Therapy Center
Maritza GuerraMaritza Guerra
Behavior Technician at The Healing JourneyBehavior Technician at The Healing Journey
SUNNY KANNASUNNY KANNA
Director of Learning & Development at Medallion IndustriesDirector of Learning & Development at Medallion Industries
SOPHIE WICKSSOPHIE WICKS
Enterprise Account Executive at StensulEnterprise Account Executive at Stensul