Lucas Gomes
Newark,NJ
Summary
Dedicated Care Manager with over two years of experience in Essex County, NJ, specializing in serving youth and families. Proven track record of connecting clients with community resources and collaborating with providers to promote emotional and behavioral stability during crises. Skilled in advocating for emotional growth, offering coping strategies, and facilitating positive life changes. Previous role as a Mental Health Counselor in Brazil for four years, providing individual and group care to adults living with HIV/AIDS and severe mental illness. Proficient in psychological assessments, treatment planning, and managing a caseload of 70 clients. Well-versed in crisis interventions, including suicide prevention and domestic violence situations. Committed to making a meaningful impact on the lives of others.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Behavioral Health Assistant
Generations Family Guidance
08.2023 - Current
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based treatment plans and interventions.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction with personalized care plans tailored to individual needs and preferences.
- Assisted in crisis intervention efforts, successfully deescalating high-risk situations while maintaining safety for all involved parties.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team members to develop comprehensive treatment plans that addressed patients'' behavioral health needs holistically.
- Conducted thorough assessments of new patients, gathering essential information needed to create effective treatment plans.
- Maintained detailed documentation of patient progress, ensuring accurate records were available for ongoing care coordination efforts among the healthcare team.
- Served as a liaison between patients and healthcare providers, facilitating clear communication of treatment goals and expectations for all parties involved.
- Assisted clinicians in developing behavior modification strategies aimed at improving overall quality of life for individuals struggling with chronic mental health conditions such as anxiety or depression.
- Provided crisis intervention services to individuals experiencing acute mental health distress, offering immediate support and connecting them with appropriate resources.
- Performed scheduled patient safety checks and documented results to establish patients' well-being.
Care Manager CMO
Partnership For Children Of Essex
02.2022 - Current
- Educated clients and families on community resources, treatment options, and health care services to better manage conditions.
- Participated in team meetings and trainings to stay updated on best practices and new developments in care management.
- Responded to emergency situations and provided support to promote client safety and wellbeing.
- Established and maintained relationships with clients, families, and community partners, to coordinate services to meet clients' needs.
- Developed and implemented individualized care plans and coordinated necessary services to avail quality care for clients.
- Implementation of Nurtured Heart approach during meetings with clients and their families.
- Coordinated referrals to specialists, hospitalizations, PHP programs, psychological evaluations, and other enabling services for clients.
- Maintained network of community resources to provide comprehensive and holistic support services to clients.
Mental Health Counselor
Group AIDS
02.2017 - 10.2018
- Worked collaboratively with other mental health professionals to provide consistent care and minimize diversion.
- Developed, administered, and monitored comprehensive treatment plans.
- Encouraged patients to discuss experiences in group and individual settings.
- Developed goal-oriented psychoeducational and activity therapy groups to improve clients' level of functioning.
- Managed caseload of 38 patients with substance dependence and co-occurring disorders.
School Psychologist
Educare Montissori LTDA
01.2016 - 12.2017
- Met with students to conduct individual assessments and determine academic and mental health needs.
- Collaborated with social workers to help students grow in social and emotional capacities.
- Consulted with teachers and parents to gain in-depth understanding of students.
- Worked with students living with mental and developmental delays and employed successful strategies aimed at addressing symptoms and improving quality of life.
- Provided support to individual students and small groups to work on social development, self-acknowledgment, and conflict resolution.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University Center Alves Faria
Goiânia, Brazil12.2017
Skills
- Assessment Skills
- Clinical Intervention
- Counseling
- Advocacy
- Case Management
- Documentation
- Data Compilation
- Group Facilitation
- Confidentiality
- Collaboration
- Microsoft Suite
- Community Outreach
Certification
- Care Manager Certification, Rutgers University Behavioral Health Care - 02/2023
- NJ Strengths and Needs Assessment (SNA) 3.0, The John Praed Foundation - 04/2022
- Effective Facilitation of Team Meeting, Rutgers University Behavioral Health Care - 03/2022
- Wraparound Training, Rutgers University Behavioral Health Care - 03/2022
- Nurtured Heart Approach, Rutgers University Behavioral Health Care - 03/2022
- Strengths Based Care Planning: ISP & FCP, Rutgers University Behavioral Health Care - 03/2022
- Youth Mental Health Training, PCE Institute - 05/2023
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Portuguese
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
Behavioral Health Assistant
Generations Family Guidance
08.2023 - Current
Care Manager CMO
Partnership For Children Of Essex
02.2022 - Current
Mental Health Counselor
Group AIDS
02.2017 - 10.2018
School Psychologist
Educare Montissori LTDA
01.2016 - 12.2017
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University Center Alves Faria
- Care Manager Certification, Rutgers University Behavioral Health Care - 02/2023
- NJ Strengths and Needs Assessment (SNA) 3.0, The John Praed Foundation - 04/2022
- Effective Facilitation of Team Meeting, Rutgers University Behavioral Health Care - 03/2022
- Wraparound Training, Rutgers University Behavioral Health Care - 03/2022
- Nurtured Heart Approach, Rutgers University Behavioral Health Care - 03/2022
- Strengths Based Care Planning: ISP & FCP, Rutgers University Behavioral Health Care - 03/2022
- Youth Mental Health Training, PCE Institute - 05/2023
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