Belen Hernandez
Reno,USA
Summary
Observant individual with excellent interpersonal and communication skills builds meaningful relationships with clients and families. Experienced in working with clients from diverse cultural and religious backgrounds. Offers crisis intervention to help individuals navigate through traumatic experiences.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Behavioral Health Therapist
County of Nevada
05.2022 - Current
- Provides direct and indirect behavioral health services in outpatient clinics, homes, schools, and community settings; functions as a member of multidisciplinary teams in the provision of assessment, treatment planning and case management services.
- Conducts diagnostic clinical interviews to gather, analyze and evaluate psycho-social data, both on a regular basis and as part of crisis intervention.
- Provides individual, family, child, and group therapy, independently or as a team member, in accordance with assigned program objectives and policies.
- Conducts intake/psychosocial assessments of those seeking behavioral health services; prepares diagnoses, treatment recommendations, and referrals; evaluates appropriateness of and authorizes, re-authorizes or denies clinician requests for initial and continuing client mental health services.
- Develops and implements written treatment plans; participates in case conferences and clinical meetings
- Provides professional consultation to and coordination of services with other county departments, other agencies, community organizations and groups, schools, and others concerned with behavioral health services.
Behavioral Health Worker III
County of Nevada
05.2022 - 02.2023
- Coordinated various behavioral health programs like Day Treatment, Peer Counseling, and special substance abuse projects.
- Assisted therapists in preparing and supervising treatment plans, facilitated group therapy sessions, and provided critical support in assessing and managing crisis situations, including making home or agency visits for follow-up care.
- Assessed clients' needs, connected them to appropriate resources, and planned follow-up activities for a holistic approach to client care.
- Maintained and prepared detailed daily records and reports summarizing client treatment progress.
- Acted as a liaison between the department and community organizations, contributing to the design and implementation of departmental programs, and leading special behavioral health or substance abuse projects.
Human Services Specialist
COUNTY OF NEVADA
07.2020 - 05.2022
- Acting as first contact for individuals seeking public assistance
- Interviewing clients to obtain and verify information needed to determine initial and/or ongoing eligibility for public assistance
- Learning numerous state and federal program regulations and specific counties
Program Victim Advocate
CRISIS SUPPORT SERVICES OF NEVADA
01.2019 - 05.2020
- Provides advocacy for survivors of Interpersonal Violence, sexual assault, domestic violence, stalking, and dating violence at individual and system level
- Provided comprehensive assessment, goal setting, and service plans
- Supported victims, family members, and witnesses through law enforcement, healthcare, and social services
- Constructed referral list of agencies and community resources for victims' to provide aftercare comprehensive assessment, goal setting, and service plans
- Attended interagency meetings and networked to create community partnerships
- Established treatment plans with short- and long-term goals
- Collected statistical data and updated documentation to maintain client records
- Constructed referral list of agencies and community resources for victims' to provide aftercare services
- Coordinated individual and group counseling to meet victim service standards
- Determined needed and relevant interventions based on each client's cognitive abilities and current needs
Crisis Intervention Support Specialist/ Intern
Crisis Support Services of Nevada
01.2019 - 05.2019
- Assist in carrying out the mission and goals of the Call to Safety by providing high quality support, information, and referrals to individuals in crisis, survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault, as well as working closely with social service providers, medical personnel, police and other professionals
Intern Site Supervisor
PLACER COMMUNITY ACTION COUNCIL
11.2017 - 01.2018
- Developed and monitored center and staff schedules
- Assisted in establishing and fostering a team approach and coordination of services and sharing of resources among centers within the overall program
- Responsible for monthly safety checks, fire drills, and safety meetings as well as updating Safety Logs
- Assisted in the development of plans for ongoing growth and improved quality of services to children and families
Community Health Worker/ Intern
Crisis Support Services of Nevada
08.2017 - 01.2018
- Know, learn, and keep up to date with the Trauma-Informed Care, Motivational Interviewing, and Harm Reduction philosophy
- Comprehending the functions of a syringe services program by being Comfortable candidly and discussing sex, sexuality, and substance use
- Worked with street youth, injection drug users, other relevant substance-using populations, and at-risk adults and developed a high knowledge of HIPAA
Family Engagement Advocate
PLACER COMMUNITY ACTION COUNCIL
07.2013 - 03.2017
- Collaborated with families to assist in growth, development and education to increase potential
- Planned, promoted and managed parent workshops on assisting children in attaining academic success
- Documented data and completed accurate updates to case records
- Interviewed individuals and families to assess needs and provide informational resources
- Managed heavy caseload using well-developed time management, organizational and task prioritization skills
- Collaborated with community program leaders and advocates to make resources accessible to those in need
- Reported child abuse in accordance with legal standards of mandatory reporters
- Monitored and oversee all areas of child development activities and planning
- Assisted teachers in planning and providing a developmentally, culturally and linguistically appropriate curriculum
- Maintained confidentiality of all family information and records in accordance performance standards
Home Visitor
PLACER COMMUNITY ACTION COUNCIL
07.2010 - 07.2013
- Maintained records of clients by documenting visits and interviews and preparing reports of evaluations and observations
- Recruited families and built positive relationships with parents in order to support parenting roles
- Provided ongoing case monitoring and evaluation to formulate and update care plans
- Helped to educate parents and assist with educational planning and decision-making for children
- Prepared weekly calendars with educational needs and activities
- Maintained current assessments of families and children and prepared daily portfolios
- Coordinated resources and program referrals to support family needs
- Conducted weekly home visits to inspect independent living situations, home safety, proper hygiene, and vocational opportunities
Education
MASTERS - Social Work
Our Lady of The Lake University
12.2022
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - Human Development and Family Studies, Addiction and Treatment Services
University of Nevada Reno
Reno, NV01.2019
ASSOCIATE - Early Childhood Education
Sierra College
Truckee, CA01.2012
Skills
- Trauma informed
- Bilingual in both English and Spanish
- Case management
- Referrals and networking
- Confidential case documentation
- Strengths-based solution-focused therapy
- Ability to work cohesively as part of a team
- Motivational Interviewing
- Suicide Risk Assessment
- Client-centered approach
- Multicultural Competence
- Cognitive behavioral therapy
Training
- Crisis Intervention Training, Crisis Support Services of Nevada, 73
- 40 Hour Advocate Training, Coalition To End Domestic And Sexual Violence, 40
- 84 Hour Victim Advocate Training Applied Suicide, Crisis Support Services of Nevada, 84
Certification
Board of Behavioral Science (BBS)-ASW 113514
Timeline
Behavioral Health Therapist
County of Nevada
05.2022 - Current
Behavioral Health Worker III
County of Nevada
05.2022 - 02.2023
Human Services Specialist
COUNTY OF NEVADA
07.2020 - 05.2022
Program Victim Advocate
CRISIS SUPPORT SERVICES OF NEVADA
01.2019 - 05.2020
Crisis Intervention Support Specialist/ Intern
Crisis Support Services of Nevada
01.2019 - 05.2019
Intern Site Supervisor
PLACER COMMUNITY ACTION COUNCIL
11.2017 - 01.2018
Community Health Worker/ Intern
Crisis Support Services of Nevada
08.2017 - 01.2018
Family Engagement Advocate
PLACER COMMUNITY ACTION COUNCIL
07.2013 - 03.2017
Home Visitor
PLACER COMMUNITY ACTION COUNCIL
07.2010 - 07.2013
MASTERS - Social Work
Our Lady of The Lake University
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - Human Development and Family Studies, Addiction and Treatment Services
University of Nevada Reno
ASSOCIATE - Early Childhood Education
Sierra College
Board of Behavioral Science (BBS)-ASW 113514
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