Aracely Torres
Summary
Successful at helping patients unravel physical, mental and emotional layers to identify root causes of problems and develop strong coping skills for diverse scenarios. Proficient in interdisciplinary collaboration with passion for patient advocacy and leaving positive impact on patient lives
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Health Planning Consultant- Therapist
Arizona State Hospital
Phoenix, AZ
08.2020 - Current
- Helped patients work through emotional and psychological issues in both individual and group therapy sessions. Psychotherapy services were provided to civically committed patients, forensic patients, and SVP (sexual violent person) populations.
- Worked with interdisciplinary treatment team to develop treatment plans.
- Provided psychotherapeutic interventions in Spanish and English.
- Addressed cultural and diversity issues to provide staff with culturally responsive care.
- Collaborating with staff, by facilitating topics on team building, therapeutic rapport, mental health illnesses, working with non-English speaking patients, boundaries, and more
Psychometrist
Comprehensive Neuropsychological Services Memory Clinic
Goodyear, AZ
11.2022 - Current
- My daily duties working as a psychometrist include daily testing for impaired patients with mild to severe memory problems.
- Conducting a series of psychological, cognitive neuropsychological test administration for diagnostics of Alzheimer's Disease, dementia, ADD/ADHD, autism, intelligence quotients and other psychological disorders. As well as scheduling and billing when needed.
- Identified psychological, emotional or behavioral issues and diagnosed disorders using information obtained from evaluation techniques.
Therapist Practicum Internship
LifeLine Professional Counseling
Glendale, AZ
03.2020 - 07.2020
- At Lifeline my duties included intake, assessment and treatment planning with clients
- Other duties were, providing accurate diagnosing under supervision, creating treatment plans, group facilitating DBT group, working with federal probation clients, domestic violence clients, proper documentation of client progress, monthly federal reports and scheduling sessions, communication with probation officers and providing client updates,
- Worked in team environment to maintain high levels of productivity.
Education
Master of Science - Addiction Counseling
GRAND CANYON UNIVERSITY
PHOENIX, ARIZONA07.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Transborder Latino/Chicano Studies, Policy, Criminology and Criminal Justice
Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ12.2018
Skills
- Team and office Support
- Electronic Charting
- Recreational Activities, and teaching pro social skills
- Facilitating educational meetings for staff in a creative way
- Patient Behavior and Progress Reporting
- Strong Work Ethic and Dependable
- Collaborative and Team-Oriented
- Computer and Microsoft Office Skills
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Psychometrist
Comprehensive Neuropsychological Services Memory Clinic
11.2022 - Current
Health Planning Consultant- Therapist
Arizona State Hospital
08.2020 - Current
Therapist Practicum Internship
LifeLine Professional Counseling
03.2020 - 07.2020
Master of Science - Addiction Counseling
GRAND CANYON UNIVERSITY
Bachelor of Arts - Transborder Latino/Chicano Studies, Policy, Criminology and Criminal Justice
Arizona State University