Brian Villanueva
San Diego,CA
Summary
Motivated Care Coordinator and Counselor serving in Guam's only youth correctional facility. Experience in treating the Multicultural diverse population of youth from childhood to the transition to adulthood. Working diligently to help clients reach their goals and live a happier life.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Care Coordinator
Guam Behavioral Health and Wellness Center - Department of Youth Affairs
Guam
08.2022 - 01.2026
- Conducted individual and group counseling sessions with youth aging from 8 to 18 years of age.
- Conducted intake assessments upon admission to administer appropriate treatment.
- Established trust and rapport with clients to foster effective counseling relationships.
- Facilitated group psychotherapy and Moral Reconation Therapy (MRT) with clients appropriate in a group setting.
- Educated clients on self-care strategies, promoting independence and empowering them to manage their health conditions.
- Engaged regularly with client's treatment team to ensure optimal care standards are met.
- Attended court hearings when needed to advocate for client's progress.
- Monitored youth's progress and adjusted treatment plans based on his/her needs and feedback.
- Maintained precise up-to-date documentation of patient records in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
- Completed specialized trainings abroad to enhance knowledge and skills in addressing the needs of youth in correctional facilities.
Substitute Teacher
Guam Department Of Education - Tiyan High School
Tiyan, GU
08.2018 - 05.2022
- Collaborated with other teachers and formulated lesson plans to follow school subject curriculum.
- Boosted student engagement with interactive lessons, incorporating real-world examples and hands-on activities.
- Encouraged a collaborative learning environment through group projects and peer-to-peer activities, fostering teamwork and communication skills.
- Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current on educational trends and research-based teaching strategies for continuous improvement in practice.
Education
Master of Arts - Counseling
University of Guam
Mangilao, Guam05-2022
Bachelor of Arts - Linguistics/ESL
University of Guam
Mangilao, Guam05-2018
Skills
- Case management
- Documentation
- Patient & student education & engagement
- Behavior management
- Patient & student advocacy
- Multidisciplinary team collaboration
- Treatment Planning
- Cultural sensitivity
- Patient assessment
- Crisis intervention
- Team collaboration
- HIPAA compliance
Timeline
Care Coordinator
Guam Behavioral Health and Wellness Center - Department of Youth Affairs
08.2022 - 01.2026
Substitute Teacher
Guam Department Of Education - Tiyan High School
08.2018 - 05.2022
Master of Arts - Counseling
University of Guam
Bachelor of Arts - Linguistics/ESL
University of Guam