BRENDA HARO
Fresno,CA
Summary
Bilingual mental health specialist with expertise in community-based behavioral health services for foster youth and high-risk populations. Proficient in rehabilitation services, crisis intervention, case management, and multidisciplinary collaboration. Committed to delivering trauma-informed and culturally responsive care to underserved communities.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Mental Health Specialist
Turning Point Dragonfly
03.2024 - Current
- Provide mental health rehabilitation services to foster youth in home, school, and community settings.
- Provided crisis intervention services, ensuring safety and stability during emergencies.
- Conducted individual sessions to enhance emotional regulation and coping skills for clients.
- Co-facilitate weekly trauma-informed teen group.
- Collaborate with families, schools, and providers.
- Participate in CFT meetings and complete CANS assessments.
- Mentored team members, fostering professional development and skill enhancement.
- Offer Spanish translation for psychiatric services and provide linkages.
Personal Service Coordinator
Turning Point Sunrise FSP
08.2023 - 02.2024
- Provided crisis intervention and case management.
- Supported adults with co-occurring disorders in therapeutic settings to enhance recovery and coping skills.
- Conducted individualized rehabilitation sessions to promote personal growth and skill development.
- Facilitated psychoeducation groups to increase awareness and understanding of mental health issues among participants.
- Maintained documentation and productivity standards.
Child & Family Specialist
Central Stars Behavioral Health
09.2021 - 06.2023
- Implemented behavioral interventions to enhance family and youth well-being.
- Delivered home-based services and case management to support families in crisis.
- Collaborated with schools and multidisciplinary teams.
- Maintained accurate documentation and offered bilingual services to improve accessibility.
Education
Master of Social Work -
Fresno Pacific University
Fresno, CA05-2026
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
California State University, Fresno
Fresno, CA05-2021
Skills
- Crisis intervention
- Mental health rehabilitation
- Case management
- Trauma care
- Family therapy
- CANS assessments
- Psychoeducation
- Group therapy facilitation
- EMR documentation
- Bilingual services
- Emotional regulation
- Mentorship
Languages
- English, Bilingual
- Spanish, Bilingual
Acomplishments
State Representative in the Business NFTE National Competition (2016)
Former Member of the Adolescent Family Life Program scholarship
interview panel (2017) (2018)
Public speaker in Youth Tech Health Live Conference (2018)
Teen Mother Mentor through Teen Success Inc/ Community Youth Ministries (CYM) (2016-present)
Timeline
Mental Health Specialist
Turning Point Dragonfly
03.2024 - Current
Personal Service Coordinator
Turning Point Sunrise FSP
08.2023 - 02.2024
Child & Family Specialist
Central Stars Behavioral Health
09.2021 - 06.2023
Master of Social Work -
Fresno Pacific University
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
California State University, Fresno