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Berenice Barrientos

Brownsville,USA

Summary

Compassionate and dedicated Licensed Professional Counselor Associate in the State of Texas with over five years of experience providing mental health services to diverse populations. Seeking to contribute clinical expertise within a supportive, ethical environment by fostering emotional wellness, resilience, and personal growth in individuals and families through inclusive and culturally competent counseling practices.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Part time Group Facilitator

Charlie Health
Brownsville, Tx
01.2023 - Current
  • Complete all Onboarding requirements within 2 weeks of start date.
  • Meet with your assigned Charlie Health Group Quality Supervisor or Group Quality Director at a minimum of 1x/month for required check-in.
  • Respond to all email and Slack communication promptly (within 48 hours of receiving a communication).
  • Review the curriculum aligned to group assignment prior to group start time.
  • Arrive ~10 minutes early to scheduled group time and facilitate all groups for the entirety of the hour.
  • Facilitate groups following Charlie Health best practices and using assigned and most up to date Charlie Health curriculum.
  • Facilitate groups across age groups and cohorts, including Integrative curriculum, Support Staffing and Wellness Hour as needed.
  • Foster client engagement and group cohesion throughout the session, encouraging client participation and fostering camera-on culture.
  • Following all operational policies and procedures as indicated by Charlie Health best practices.
  • Participate in collaborative Treatment Team (Tuesdays) and Group Supervision (every other Friday) with your assigned Charlie Health Group Quality Supervisor or Group Quality Director, peers and other Clinical Leadership team members.
  • Work collaboratively and respectfully across the care team including with Primary Therapists, Care Experience Specialists and Care Coaches.
  • Communicate clearly, professionally, and promptly with all clients, staff, families, agencies, and referents.
  • Monitor your treatment documentation to ensure all of your notes are completed within required 24-hour timeframe and meet agency and professional standards per DHCS and The Joint Commission standards.
  • Maintain and model professional ethics, including appropriate boundaries and confidentiality.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Clinician

Southwest Key Programs
Brownsville, Tx
01.2023 - Current
  • Conduct intake, admission, and diagnostic assessments, including crisis assessments when needed, with clients, and document results according to southwest key programs standards to maintain quality assurance standards.
  • Collaborate with treatment team members and clients to develop treatment plans.
  • Provide minimum of one weekly one-to-one counseling session (or more often if needed) and crisis intervention as needed.
  • Facilitate weekly psycho-educational and therapeutic client groups.
  • Continually monitor the mental well-being of clients and arrange for appropriate services as needed, including arranging for and facilitating external specialized services with community providers.
  • Provide consultation and documentation regarding clients’ functioning, mental health status, and treatment needs.
  • Provide clinical services within Southwest Key, licensing and funding source guidelines.
  • Provided psycho-educational support to families by educating them about their loved one's diagnosis and treatment plan.
  • Attended professional development workshops and seminars related to clinical practice areas such as trauma informed care or evidence based practices.
  • Assisted in developing and implementing policies and procedures related to clinical operations.
  • Provided crisis intervention services in a timely manner to ensure safety of clients.
  • Monitored client progress through regular follow-up meetings or phone calls.
  • Participated in weekly case conferences with other clinicians to discuss progress of clients' treatment plans.
  • Performed risk assessment evaluations for suicidal or homicidal ideation among clients.
  • Maintained accurate client records and documentation according to agency policy and procedures.
  • Utilized evidence-based treatments such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy or Dialectical Behavior Therapy.
  • Assessed patient symptoms, histories, current concerns, and responses to develop clear picture of current health.
  • Established and maintained relationships with specialists to provide patient referrals and holistic care.

2nd Grade Lead Teacher

Jubilee Brownsville
Brownsville, Tx
08.2021 - 02.2023
  • Utilized effective classroom management techniques to maintain order in the classroom.
  • Developed and implemented strategies to improve student learning outcomes.
  • Served as a mentor for new teachers during their onboarding process.
  • Facilitated meetings with parents and guardians in order to discuss student progress or behavior issues.
  • Engaged in collaborative planning sessions with colleagues in order to design effective curricula for various grade levels.
  • Ensured compliance with state standards by incorporating them into lesson plans.
  • Maintained an open line of communication with administrators regarding curriculum implementation and program initiatives.
  • Provided instructional guidance and mentorship to teachers in the development of lesson plans, instructional materials, and assessments.
  • Coordinated professional development activities for teachers within the department.
  • Monitored classroom instruction on a regular basis through observation, feedback, and collaboration with teachers.
  • Utilized data-driven decision making processes to assess student progress, inform instruction, and monitor teaching effectiveness.
  • Assisted in developing evaluation tools such as rubrics or checklists for assessing student work.
  • Implemented appropriate disciplinary actions when necessary while ensuring compliance with school policies and procedures.
  • Organized field trips or extra-curricular activities for students under their supervision.
  • Conducted individualized academic interventions for struggling students as needed.
  • Collaborated with other school staff to ensure that all students have access to a safe and supportive learning environment.
  • Worked with students one-on-one to boost skills in weak areas and grasp new concepts.
  • Maintained secure and disciplined classroom to provide positive learning environment.
  • Worked with teachers to design interactive lessons and increase student success.
  • Communicated objectives for lessons, units and projects to students and parents.

Mental Health Counselor Intern

UTRGV
Brownsville, TX
01.2022 - 12.2022
  • Helped individuals identify triggers that might lead to negative thoughts or emotions so they can be better prepared when faced with similar situations in the future.
  • Maintained accurate records of all client interactions, including notes from therapy sessions.
  • Participated in weekly clinical team meetings to discuss client progress and treatment approaches.
  • Encouraged clients to set realistic goals that would help them achieve positive outcomes in their lives.
  • Assessed risk factors associated with suicide attempts or self-harm behaviors among clients.
  • Assisted clients in identifying resources and services that could help them cope with their challenges.
  • Conducted initial assessments of clients to determine their needs and develop appropriate treatment plans.
  • Responded to crisis situations when severe mental health and behavioral issues arose.
  • Developed and implemented treatment plans based on clinical experience and knowledge.
  • Guided clients in developing skills or strategies for dealing with problems.

Practicum Student Counselor

Brownsville ISD
Brownsville, Tx
01.2021 - 05.2021
  • Follow TEA and District guidelines for graduation.
  • Transfer student credits from Mexico using TEA and District guidelines.
  • Creating a graduating plan for at Risk Students.
  • Help at Risk Students complete graduation requirements to graduate on time.
  • Assist students completing Financial Aid and Scholarship applications.
  • Monitored student progress through review of transcripts, test scores and attendance records.
  • Facilitated small group meetings to discuss social and emotional issues affecting the student body.
  • Participated in faculty meetings to ensure alignment between curricular objectives and learning outcomes.
  • Supported students, individually and in groups with developing academic, career and social skills.
  • Met with students to address attendance, grades, and credits.
  • Participated in professional development activities related to school counseling best practices.

Youth Care Worker, Teacher and Administrative Assistant

SouthWest Key Programs
Brownsville, TX
12.2017 - 01.2019
  • Developed and implemented individualized plans to meet the needs of youth in care.
  • Maintained accurate records of daily activities, progress notes, and incident reports.
  • Monitored the physical environment to ensure safety of clients and staff.
  • Composed letters, memos, reports, emails, presentations and other written correspondence as required by management staff.
  • Maintained office supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level.
  • Managed incoming calls while providing information or transferring callers to appropriate personnel.
  • Answered questions from customers regarding products and services offered by the company.
  • Facilitated communication between different departments within the organization.
  • Helped students master assignments and reinforced learning concepts presented by teachers.
  • Instructed and monitored students in use and care of equipment and materials.
  • Implemented classroom rules and procedures to maintain discipline and order.
  • Provided clerical support to teachers, including photocopying, filing, and organizing instructional resources.
  • Conducted literature and resource research to support classroom projects.
  • Supervised children and participated with children in activities.
  • Distributed and collected tests and homework to prepare for grading by head teacher.

Financial Aid

Texas Southmost College
Brownsville, TX
01.2016 - 05.2017
  • Input student’s verification documents to the system.
  • Realize collection of documents through optical imaging technology.
  • Assist students with their academic suspension.
  • Participated in outreach events designed to educate high school seniors about college financing options.
  • Managed a caseload of student accounts; monitored progress towards completion of degree programs.
  • Assisted with completing FAFSA forms, loan documents, promissory notes and other related paperwork.
  • Maintained accurate records of all transactions related to student financial assistance activities.
  • Provided guidance to students on the cost of attending college and various types of financial aid available.
  • Explained the differences between federal, state, institutional, private and alternative loans.

Education

Master’s - Counseling

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Brownsville, Texas
12.2022

Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies -

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Brownsville, Texas
05.2019

Associate Degree - Early Childhood Education

Texas Southmost College
Brownsville, Texas
05.2017

Skills

  • Client engagement
  • Crisis intervention
  • Group facilitation
  • Curriculum development
  • Treatment planning
  • Documentation management
  • Collaboration skills
  • Effective communication
  • Conflict resolution
  • Professional ethics
  • Mentorship
  • Organizational skills
  • Adaptability
  • Reliability
  • Professionalism
  • Bilingual

Certification

  • Certified Bilingual Teacher EC-12
  • Certified School Counselor EC-12
  • Licensed Professional Counselor- Associate (License number 96169)

Languages

English
Full Professional
Spanish
Full Professional

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Part time Group Facilitator

Charlie Health
01.2023 - Current

Clinician

Southwest Key Programs
01.2023 - Current

Mental Health Counselor Intern

UTRGV
01.2022 - 12.2022

2nd Grade Lead Teacher

Jubilee Brownsville
08.2021 - 02.2023

Practicum Student Counselor

Brownsville ISD
01.2021 - 05.2021

Youth Care Worker, Teacher and Administrative Assistant

SouthWest Key Programs
12.2017 - 01.2019

Financial Aid

Texas Southmost College
01.2016 - 05.2017

Master’s - Counseling

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies -

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

Associate Degree - Early Childhood Education

Texas Southmost College

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