Arianna Ruiz
Racine,WI
Summary
Observant individual with excellent interpersonal and communication skills who builds meaningful relationships with clients and families. Experienced in working with clients from diverse cultural and religious backgrounds. Offers relapse intervention skills and education to help individuals navigate through substance use programming.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Behavioral Health Counselor
Aurora Psychiatric Hospital
03.2024 - Current
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based treatment plans and closely monitoring progress.
- Advocated for client access to necessary resources within the community or healthcare system as needed to promote overall wellbeing.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments to accurately diagnose mental health conditions, informing appropriate treatment recommendations.
- Increased patient satisfaction by providing empathetic counseling services that were tailored to each individual''s unique experiences and goals.
- Implemented preventative measures through early identification of potential risk factors or barriers to successful treatment outcomes.
- Assisted clients in developing coping strategies, promoting long-term mental health stability and resilience.
- Collaborated with families to provide psychoeducation on mental health conditions, strengthening support systems for clients'' ongoing recovery efforts.
- Maintained accurate documentation of client progress, facilitating seamless communication among healthcare providers involved in their care.
- Spearheaded outreach initiatives aimed at connecting underserved populations with mental health services and resources.
- Reduced relapse rates with consistent follow-up care, support, and encouragement for patients in recovery.
- Attended trainings to participate in regular supervision and continued education to maintain professional competence and ethical standards.
Special Education Teacher
Racine Unified School District
08.2022 - 03.2024
- Developed IEPs tailored to individual student needs, ensuring their academic success and personal growth.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Promoted a positive learning environment through the use of differentiated instruction and individualized support for diverse learners.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Fostered strong relationships with parents and guardians, maintaining open lines of communication to ensure student progress.
- Improved student behavior management by implementing consistent routines, clear expectations, and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Evaluated student progress regularly using various assessment methods, ensuring accurate measurement of skill development and areas requiring additional support.
- Provided targeted instructional support to struggling learners, identifying specific areas for improvement and designing effective intervention plans.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive support for students with special needs.
Special Education Paraprofessional
Greendale School District
02.2021 - 06.2021
- Developed strong rapport with students by demonstrating empathy, patience, and understanding during daily interactions both inside and outside the classroom setting.
- Managed challenging behaviors using de-escalation techniques to maintain a safe and productive learning environment for all students involved.
- Assisted in the implementation of effective behavior management techniques, resulting in a more focused and positive classroom environment.
- Collaborated with teacher to create customized classroom environment integral to students' needs.
- Offered student support through special accommodations, extra assistance, and assessments.
- Supported students with various disabilities through one-on-one tutoring sessions, improving their understanding of course materials and concepts.
Special Education Paraprofessional
Pierre School District
03.2018 - 02.2020
- Developed strong rapport with students by demonstrating empathy, patience, and understanding during daily interactions both inside and outside the classroom setting.
- Managed challenging behaviors using de-escalation techniques to maintain a safe and productive learning environment for all students involved.
- Assisted in the implementation of effective behavior management techniques, resulting in a more focused and positive classroom environment.
- Collaborated with teacher to create customized classroom environment integral to students' needs.
- Monitored student classroom and outdoors activities to promote student safety.
- Offered student support through special accommodations, extra assistance, and assessments.
- Supported students with various disabilities through one-on-one tutoring sessions, improving their understanding of course materials and concepts.
Security Forces Supervisor
United States Air Force
08.2005 - 09.2014
- Coordinated emergency preparedness drills to ensure timely response to potential crises situations while maintaining safety of all involved parties.
- Implemented robust access control systems, minimizing unauthorized entry into secured areas.
- Reviewed incident reports thoroughly, identifying patterns or trends needing pro-active attention.
- Conducted comprehensive investigations into security incidents, gathering evidence and collaborating with relevant authorities as needed.
- Increased team efficiency by optimizing schedules, ensuring adequate coverage at all times.
- Developed and enforced policies that resulted in increased compliance with regulations and reduced violations among personnel.
- Mentored junior Security Forces personnel, fostering professional growth and development.
- Collaborated with local law enforcement agencies to enhance overall community safety and establish strong partnerships.
- Provided expert guidance on complex security matters during high-level meetings or briefings.
- Fostered a culture of continuous improvement within the Security Forces team through ongoing training initiatives.
- Delivered training sessions to educate personnel on security policies and procedures.
Education
Master of Science - Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Capella University
Minneapolis, MN01.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Mount Marty University
Yankton, SD08.2020
Skills
- Clinical Documentation
- Addiction therapy
- Relapse Prevention
- Recovery strategies
- Multicultural Competence
- Suicide Prevention
- Mental Health Assessment
- Behavior Modification
- Individual Counseling
- Psychoeducation Delivery
- Cognitive behavior therapy
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Positive patient experiences
Accomplishments
- Used EPIC charting system to track Patient Biopsychosocial information, Wisconsin Recovery Pulse documents, Alcohol and Drug Outcome Measure, GAD and PHQ-9 questionnaires, and Treatment Plans.
- Collaborated with a team of 4 professional counselors in the development of a new Recovery Plan format for Patients.
Certification
- LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor (In Training)
- Certified in Crisis Prevention CPI - January 2024
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Behavioral Health Counselor
Aurora Psychiatric Hospital
03.2024 - Current
Special Education Teacher
Racine Unified School District
08.2022 - 03.2024
Special Education Paraprofessional
Greendale School District
02.2021 - 06.2021
Special Education Paraprofessional
Pierre School District
03.2018 - 02.2020
Security Forces Supervisor
United States Air Force
08.2005 - 09.2014
Master of Science - Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Capella University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Mount Marty University
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