Andrea S. Perea
Perris,CA
Summary
Dedicated mental health professional with experience in social services, community, and criminal justice fields. Extensively trained in diagnosis and treatment of mood disorders, behavioral disorders and learning disabilities. Works well in clinic-based, remote or provider-based practices.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Bilingual Behavioral Health Coach
Headspace Health-Ginger
Remote, CA
12.2020 - Current
- Provide text-based mental health support with an active caseload of ongoing members and new intakes.
- Caseload carrying of 35 or more members onboarding + existing members.
- Coaching support with variety of topics such as anxiety, depression, stress management, relationships, communication, and career.
- Assess for risk using Colombia-Suicide Severity Scale (C-SSRS), following PHQ-9 and GAD-7 surveys for levels of anxiety and depression.
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation and required assessments, care plans, and daily notes.
- Coordinate with Collaborative Care Teams such as therapists and psychiatrists to progress to higher levels of care.
- Address support using Motivational Interviewing, SMART goals, goal setting, and assessment for readiness and level of change.
- Adjust to fast-paced changes in tech-based mental health platforms with increasing demands.
Domestic Violence Specialist II
Child & Family Services; Domestic Abuse Shelter
Ewa Beach, HI
10.2019 - 09.2020
- Provided support and advocacy for women fleeing intimate partner violence.
- Coordinated advocacy services with other services internally, and in the community such as mental health, medical, dental, government assistance, legal aid and housing.
- Secured housing, medical care and employment for clients by collaborating with various community agencies.
- Created safety planning for women and children post assessment for safety needs.
- Coordinated assessment and clinical services to clients to address psychosocial, environmental, age-specific and cultural context.
- Consulted and advised on methods for screening and intervening in domestic violence situations.
- Managed group advocacy services for patients and community members to increase knowledge about domestic violence through use of supportive psycho-education in group-based modality.
- Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
- Provided additional duties such as transportation to medical, community needs, and legal appointments.
Registered Behavior Technician
Malama Pono Autism Center
Mililani Town, HI
03.2019 - 09.2019
- Provided behavior modification services using Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) to individuals diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder, and other developmental disabilities.
- Services provided in a center-based environment in a one-on-one setting, and in school settings under contract with Hawaii State Department of Education.
- Learned specialized behavior approaches to implement behavioral strategies and implement behavior support plans created by a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA).
- Kept accurate records by documenting progress and adhering to prescribed behavior plan.
- Aid in the education of social skills, communication, and daily living skills while reducing behavior that interferes with daily functioning.
- Establish therapeutic relationships with clients by pairing self with client through social interaction.
- Exercised physical dexterity to safely implement crisis management interventions and therapeutic holds.
- Observed, monitored and recorded targeted behaviors through accurate behavior-consequence data collection, graphs and anecdotal notes.
Family Counselor
Operation Safehouse Of The Desert
Thousand Palms, CA
11.2017 - 11.2018
- Rendered short term mental health counseling services to at risk youth and family, focusing on development of healthy family dynamics.
- Served populations with challenges of homelessness, abuse, assault, unsafe living environments, human trafficking, domestic violence, behavioral disorders, and severe/mild mental health diagnosis.
- Conducted intake and needs assessments to set therapeutic goals and establish professional relationships with clients.
- Implemented treatment plans, monitored progress, referral services, client-centered advocacy, clinical consultation, collateral meetings, and implemented crisis intervention
- Maintained accurate and thoroughly documented notes and client records in accordance with facility licensing standards.
- Diagnostic knowledge and criteria using the DSM-V
- Theories utilized in clinical practice: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution Focused Theory, Satir Communication Theory, and Narrative Therapy
- Collaborated with social services, referral sources and other treatment professionals to meet patient care needs.
TAY Certified Peer Support Specialist
RI International
Indio, CA
10.2016 - 10.2018
- Utilized unique lived experience with mental health to support peers through recovery of mental health disorders, substance abuse disorders, social issues, domestic violence, and much more
- Built relationships with others based upon trust and honesty by using active listening and dynamic communication skills.
- Demonstrated extensive knowledge of recovery and wellness principles and shared this information with others struggling during recovery.
- Facilitated psycho-educational classes on topics related to recovery and multi-dimensional wellness
- Formulated lesson plans and maintained guidelines of lesson objectives for each class
- Provided one-on-one peer counseling to establish and maintain goals of client during participation in recovery programs
- Created treatment plans for individuals focusing on dimensions of wellness such as; mental health, financial wellness, social wellness, community wellness, physical wellness, educational wellness and spiritual wellness
- Participation in bi-monthly outreach events to collect resources necessary for consumer success in their recovery.
Youth Counselor
Operation Safehouse Of The Desert
Thousand Palms, CA
01.2016 - 10.2016
- Supervised youth in anengaging environment to promote safety for all ages supported in center-based school sessions, coping skill groups, creative expression classes, physical fitness, andpsychoeducation groups.
- Monitored youth behavior and offered guidance and support for positive change.
- Population served included individuals with a mental health diagnosis, emotional challenges, behavioral challenges, abuse, survivors of human trafficking, homelessness, issues in the family unit, and crisis
- Facilitated psycho-educational groups related to youth recovery of mental health diagnosis and bio-psychosocial issues.
- Monitored youth behavior and offered guidance and support for positive change .Recorded client information on special flow sheets, accurately indicating suicidal precautions, and sleep flow.
- Complete monthly reports following facility standards and guidelines for county-approved funding.
Education
Psy.D. - Doctorate of Psychology
California Southern University
Irvine, CA08.2024
Master of Arts - Clinical Psychology Emphasis: Marriage & Family Therapy
Azusa Pacific University
Azusa, CA12.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
California State University San Bernardino
Palm Desert, CA12.2015
Skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and Google Suite
- Tech Savvy
- Team Player
- Fast Learner
- Flexible and Adaptable
Certification
- Registered Associate Marriage & Family Therapist # 132349. 300+ hours of direct client hours approved by the Board of Behavioral Sciences.
- Gottman Level I Training: Gottman Methods Couples Clinical Training, Gottman Institute
- Certified Peer Support Specialist
Languages
Spanish
Timeline
Bilingual Behavioral Health Coach
Headspace Health-Ginger
12.2020 - Current
Domestic Violence Specialist II
Child & Family Services; Domestic Abuse Shelter
10.2019 - 09.2020
Registered Behavior Technician
Malama Pono Autism Center
03.2019 - 09.2019
Family Counselor
Operation Safehouse Of The Desert
11.2017 - 11.2018
TAY Certified Peer Support Specialist
RI International
10.2016 - 10.2018
Youth Counselor
Operation Safehouse Of The Desert
01.2016 - 10.2016
Psy.D. - Doctorate of Psychology
California Southern University
Master of Arts - Clinical Psychology Emphasis: Marriage & Family Therapy
Azusa Pacific University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
California State University San Bernardino
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