Anthony Rodriguez
Mesilla Park
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.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Mental Health Therapist
Gadsden Independent School District
Anthony, New Mexico
03.2022 - Current
- Provide clinical supervision for school mental health providers licensed at the MSW level in the Federal Programs Department. Review and final approve therapy case notes. Provide consultation to district personnel. Complete detailed service reports as requested by the school administration. Assist with staff recruitment, selection, and retention. Assist with employee relations and professional development. Complete bio-psycho-social assessments for students referred by the school administration and school counselors. Work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team to support student’s academic achievement. Provide direct clinical services in an individual setting and group setting. Provide case management services to support students and their family to meet student’s needs. Provide consultation services to support student success in the academic setting and home setting. Comply with the approved code of ethics of the National Association of Social Workers. Perform other duties as assigned.
Therapist
Horizon Services Counseling
Las Cruces, New Mexico
02.2014 - 08.2023
- Complete clinical assessments for children, youth and adult assessments. Develop a treatment plan in collaboration with the client and client’s family as needed. Provide therapeutic interventions utilizing evidence based treatment modalities. Maintain timely clinical case notes of therapeutic sessions. Provide clinical summary reports to medical professionals and school personnel as requested with client consent. Comply with the approved code of ethics of the National Association of Social Workers.
Co-Lead Social Worker
Gadsden Independent School District
Anthony, New Mexico
08.2012 - 03.2022
- Provide clinical supervision assistance for 12 special education social workers licensed at the BSW, MSW, LISW/LCSW level. Review and final approve service case notes for 6 special education social workers. Complete detailed service reports as requested by the school administration. Assist with staff recruitment, selection, and retention. Assist with employee relations and professional development. Assist with assigning staff to schools according to student needs and staff abilities. Assist with providing social work support and services during position vacancies. Complete bio-psycho-social assessments for students referred by the school IEP team. Work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team to support student’s academic achievement. Provide direct clinical services in an individual setting and group setting. Provide case management services to support students and their family to meet student’s needs. Provide consultation services to support student success in the academic setting and home setting. Comply with the approved code of ethics of the National Association of Social Workers. Perform other duties as assigned.
Social Worker
Gadsden Independent School District
Anthony, New Mexico
01.2011 - 07.2012
- Consulted with school staff to support the student receiving social work services. Assessed student and family needs and matched those needs with appropriate service providers in the area to include, but not limited to: individual counseling, family counseling, public assistance, training, and employment assistance. Worked with school staff to eliminate barriers to school enrollment for homeless children and youth. Served as a student and family advocate as requested in child study/EAR meetings regarding student placement in programs. Collaborated and coordinated with other GISD departments to ensure that the referred student is attending school on a regular basis and is performing at a satisfactory level academically. Complied with the approved code of ethics of the National Association of Social Workers. Perform other duties as assigned.
Director
Families & Youth, Inc.
Las Cruces, New Mexico
04.2007 - 01.2011
- Administered the Y.E.S. and L.E.A.D.S. youth employment programs, the HIV/AIDs prevention programs, the Infectious Diseases prevention programs, the AmeriCorps, and the Tobacco prevention program. Supervised twelve employees. Worked closely with program staff to ensure program goals and objectives were met. Assisted with the oversight of a one million dollar budget consisting of federal, state, city, and private funds. Developed and maintained partnerships with other FYI departments, other agencies, businesses, public schools, higher education institutions, and government offices. Served as a department/agency representative on various work teams, committees, councils, boards, and community organizations related to the goals and objectives of the department and the agency. Served as a member of the department’s management team by participating in strategic planning, staffing decisions, staff development, program development, and other key areas. Assisted the Chief Operations Officer and other FYI staff with grant writing.
Youth Employment Services Coordinator
Families & Youth, Inc.
Las Cruces, New Mexico
09.2002 - 03.2007
- Directed the Learn, Earn and Develop Success (LEADS) program and the Youth Employment Success (YES) program. Supervised ten employees in the youth employment programs. Completed program reports. Ensured contract compliance. Identified and negotiated positive employment/agency partners in the private and public sectors. Assisted with grant writing.
Employment Specialist
Families & Youth, Inc.
Las Cruces, New Mexico
09.2001 - 08.2002
- Developed and provided youth employment services to at-risk, low-income youth in Doña Ana, Grant and Luna counties utilizing the most effective techniques and strategies. Monitored participant progress and program performance periodically. Marketed youth employment programs. Assisted with grant writing.
Benefits Coordinator
Memorial Medical Center
Las Cruces, New Mexico
05.2001 - 07.2001
- Administered insurance and pension contracts in the Human Resources Department. Audited plan participation and claims routinely. Guided team members with enrollment, changes and termination of benefits. Processed leaves of absence. Monitored benefits consultant and deferred compensation providers. Coordinated with payroll and data processing to ensure correct benefits accruals and payroll deduction formulas. Performed other related duties as assigned or requested.
Human Resources Coordinator
Memorial Medical Center
Las Cruces, New Mexico
01.2001 - 04.2001
- Processed probationary and annual evaluations for employees in the Human Resources Department. Completed salary surveys and processed increases for employees. Assisted with job descriptions. Performed other duties as assigned.
Work-Study
Memorial Medical Center
Las Cruces, New Mexico
09.1999 - 12.2000
- Worked as a front office clerk in the Human Resources Department. Assisted employees with completing personnel forms. Assisted candidates with the application process. Performed other duties as assigned.
Prevention Specialist
Southern NM Human Development, Inc.
Anthony, New Mexico
01.1998 - 02.1999
- Assisted in supervising the Prevention Department with six employees. Coordinated and implemented prevention and education programs on mental health, alcohol and substance abuse awareness for schools and communities in southern Doña Ana County. Completed program performance evaluations and progress reports for billing and statistical purposes. Produced agency and student newsletters, “Prospectivo” and “Positive Directions.” Developed and implemented recreational activities for members at the youth centers. Conducted SYNAR Tobacco Compliance checks on local merchants. Maintained reference libraries for clinical and prevention departments.
Education
Licensed Clinical Social Worker -
03-2014
Master of Social Work - undefined
New Mexico State University
Las Cruces, New Mexico05-2009
Bachelor of Business Administration - Management
New Mexico State University
Las Cruces, New Mexico12-2000
Skills
- Biopsychosocial assessments
- Individual and group therapy skills
- Safety and risk assessments
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Professional networking
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Strong communication skills
- Strong organizational skills
Affiliations
- National Association of Social Worker-NM Chapter pending
- NM School Social Workers Association pending
- Graduate Students Social Work Association Member Fall 2006 – Spring 2009
- Southern NM Society for Human Resources Management Member 2009-2010
Certification
- NMSW Board-Approved Supervisor
- Certified Grief Counselor
- Certified Question, Persuade, Refer Suicide Prevention Trainer
- Certified in Psychological First Aid for Schools
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Lead Mental Health Therapist
Gadsden Independent School District
03.2022 - Current
Therapist
Horizon Services Counseling
02.2014 - 08.2023
Co-Lead Social Worker
Gadsden Independent School District
08.2012 - 03.2022
Social Worker
Gadsden Independent School District
01.2011 - 07.2012
Director
Families & Youth, Inc.
04.2007 - 01.2011
Youth Employment Services Coordinator
Families & Youth, Inc.
09.2002 - 03.2007
Employment Specialist
Families & Youth, Inc.
09.2001 - 08.2002
Benefits Coordinator
Memorial Medical Center
05.2001 - 07.2001
Human Resources Coordinator
Memorial Medical Center
01.2001 - 04.2001
Work-Study
Memorial Medical Center
09.1999 - 12.2000
Prevention Specialist
Southern NM Human Development, Inc.
01.1998 - 02.1999
Master of Social Work - undefined
New Mexico State University
Bachelor of Business Administration - Management
New Mexico State University