Briana Carrera
Anaheim,CA
Summary
Mental health worker with recognized productivity and efficient task completion. Provides crisis intervention, patient advocacy, and therapeutic communication. Applies empathetic listening and resilience to support clients across diverse mental health settings.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Mental Health Worker
OC HCA CEGU Probation
05.2024 - Current
- Met with clients and families to assess needs, address service access barriers, and support individualized care plan development.
- Supported clients and parents/caregivers with life skills, including coping skills, self-care, budgeting, nutrition, hygiene, stress management, social skills, housing access, and transportation help.
- Facilitated and co-facilitated wellness and recovery skills groups for the target population.
- Provided recovery and resilience information to clients, family members, and team members, while offering consultations and role modeling.
- Coordinated services with community resources, streamlining resource access through efficient paperwork assistance.
- Planned and facilitated social and recreational activities, enhancing client engagement and skill development among participants.
- Facilitated communication between clients and probation officers to enhance service access.
Wraparound Youth Partner
SouthCoast Community Services
08.2016 - 04.2022
- Delivered one-on-one support to participants, addressing individual needs and goals to enhance personal growth.
- Provided positive role modeling and advocacy for participants, families, and community needs.
- Fostered supportive environment enabling participants to practice positive behavior, develop skills, and improve independent living capabilities.
- Worked with participants and caregivers to identify positive local social activities and community-based interventions.
- Identified natural supports and community resources to help participants transition and adjust when youth partner involvement ended.
Special Needs Assistant
Freedomhouse & Buddies
08.2018 - 08.2019
- Delivered 1:1 support to individuals with behavioral disorders or developmental disabilities, fostering independence and skill development.
- Supported individuals with behavioral disorders and developmental disabilities, enabling family participation in community outreach activities.
Education
Certified Peer Support Specialist
Seeking Safety Certified
NVCI Certified
Skills
- Crisis intervention
- Team collaboration
- Mental health first aid certification
- Recovery planning
- Care planning
- Group leadership
- Community outreach
- Medical billing (JI, IHBS, ICM)
- Time management and organization
- Team collaboration
- Verbal and written communication
Timeline
Mental Health Worker
OC HCA CEGU Probation
05.2024 - Current
Special Needs Assistant
Freedomhouse & Buddies
08.2018 - 08.2019
Wraparound Youth Partner
SouthCoast Community Services
08.2016 - 04.2022
Certified Peer Support Specialist
Seeking Safety Certified
NVCI Certified