Carlos Sansores
Chicago,USA
Summary
Accomplished psychologist with 12 years of experience treating individuals with complex psychological and emotional conditions. Kind and personable during patient appointments, with skills for defusing high-stress situations. Committed to achieving positive patient outcomes, focused on communicating with family members to provide them with resources and information. Preference for multidisciplinary work, with experience in supervising and collaborating with other professionals
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Domestic Violence Child Therapist/DV Therapist
Mujeres Latinas en Accion
Chicago, Illinois
05.2023 - Current
- Provided individual, group, and family therapy/counseling services to children, youth, and adults, victims or survivors of domestic violence.
- Conducted assessments (IM CANS), service plans and safety plans.
- Conducted referrals and collaborated with community services, schools, the Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) and legal professionals.
- Provided services such as crisis response, case management and advocacy, provided resources, psychoeducation and referrals.
- Participated in clinical supervision and constant training to enhance professional skills in trauma-informed services.
- Provided trainings and presentations to professionals and communities.
- Participated in community events for Domestic Violence awareness.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary professionals to support participants of services to achieve treatment plan goals.
Psychologist - QMHP
Pilsen Wellness Center Inc.
Chicago, Illinois
05.2022 - 03.2023
- Provided individual and family counseling services to children, youth and adults, assisting different diagnoses: Mood disorders, Anxiety Disorders, Schizophrenia Spectrum, Bipolar disorders, ADHD, PTSD, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Oppositional/Defiant Disorder.
- Conducted psychological assessments and treatment plans in a community based services modality (IM+CANS).
- Conducted referrals and collaboration with community services, schools, psychiatrists and institutions such as IEP evaluations and Plan 504 for schools, referrals to the Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS).
- Provided services such as crisis interventions, case management and community support.
- Participated in clinical supervision and constant training to enhance job skills.
School Psychologist
Colegio Peninsular Rogers Hall A.C.
Mérida, Yucatán
08.2018 - 05.2022
- Collaborated with teachers, school staff and external professionals to develop individualized education plans for students.
- Met with students to conduct individual assessments and to establish academic and mental health needs.
- Consulted with teachers and parents to gain in-depth understanding of students.
- Facilitated Human Values class.
- Provided counseling services to support students' emotional and behavioral health.
- Implemented intervention programs to address academic and social challenges.
- Monitored student progress and adjusted strategies based on feedback and observations.
- Promoted parent and teacher partnerships and communications to support students' educational goals.
- Updated documentation and wrote reports detailing treatment plans and progress.
- Followed-up with families and outside mental health service providers to coordinate in-school support.
Psychologist
Clínica Alternativas de Vida
Mérida, Yucatán
01.2013 - 05.2022
- Conducted individual and family therapy services for children, youth, and adults, using CBT and Gestalt Therapy strategies, with vast experience in depression, anxiety, ADHD, oppositional/defiant disorder, autism spectrum disorders, domestic violence, and sexual assault.
- 6 years of experience training and supervising future psychologists on best practices, counseling and therapy techniques, assessment and consultation.
- Developed treatment plans based on comprehensive psychological assessments.
- Conducted psychological evaluations using standard assessment tools.
- Educated clients and families on coping strategies and mental wellness practices.
- Provided crisis intervention and support during emergency situations.
- Facilitated workshops related to psychology and mental health topics for professionals and the community.
- Managed caseload of individual clients and documentation in time.
- Conducted groups for children, youth and parents to enhance coping skills, family functioning and emotional expression.
Elementary School Teacher - 1st grade
Instituto Savia
Mérida, Yucatán
07.2014 - 07.2016
- Designed and facilitated classes for core subjects such as Math, Science, Spanish, Arts and Ethics education.
- Designed and presented lesson plans in one or more academic subjects using variety of teaching techniques to appeal to various learning styles within assigned grade level.
- Facilitated classes for students with educational needs (ADHD, OCD, Anxiety, Depression, Oppositional/Defiant Disorder, Autism spectrum disorder, Down Syndrome).
- Developed engaging lesson plans tailored to diverse student needs.
- Collaborated with parents to support student development and address concerns.
- Handled challenging classroom behaviors with positive and affirming techniques.
Professor
Instituto Universitario Eloísa Patrón de Rosado
Mérida, Yucatán
01.2014 - 07.2014
- Used variety of learning modalities and support materials to facilitate learning process and accentuate presentations.
- Encouraged class discussions by building discussions into lessons, actively soliciting input, asking open-ended questions and using techniques to track student participation.
- Designed and facilitated classes related with Psychology: Adaptive behavior in educational process, Neurobiology development, Children and teenager socio-emotional development.
- Evaluated student performance through assessments and provided constructive feedback.
- Maintained students' attendance records, grades and reports in strict confidence.
- Developed and implemented course materials, such as syllabi, lectures, readings, assignments and exams.
Education
Master of Arts - Clinical Child Psychology
Universidad Autónoma De Yucatán
Mérida, Yucatán, México07.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Universidad Autónoma De Yucatán
Mérida, Yucatán, México07.2013
Skills
- Assertive communication
- Empathy
- Critical thinking
- Mediation
- Crisis intervention
- Strategic planning
- Individual support
- Family support
- Problem-Solving
- Adaptability
- Determination
- Persistency
- Responsibility
- Self-taught
- Quick learner
- Teamwork
- MS Office
Certificates And Trainings
- 40 hr. Domestic Violence Training
- IM CANS Certified
- DCFS Certified
- Mental Health First Aid for Adults
- QPR Suicide Prevention
- Trauma-informed care trained
Work and Licensure
- TN-Visa Holder
- License Eligible (LCPC)
Hobbies and Interests
- Amateur bass player
- Reading (psychology and science fiction books mostly)
- Arts: Music, Literature and photography
- Volunteering for community events
Languages
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Domestic Violence Child Therapist/DV Therapist
Mujeres Latinas en Accion
05.2023 - Current
Psychologist - QMHP
Pilsen Wellness Center Inc.
05.2022 - 03.2023
School Psychologist
Colegio Peninsular Rogers Hall A.C.
08.2018 - 05.2022
Elementary School Teacher - 1st grade
Instituto Savia
07.2014 - 07.2016
Professor
Instituto Universitario Eloísa Patrón de Rosado
01.2014 - 07.2014
Psychologist
Clínica Alternativas de Vida
01.2013 - 05.2022
Master of Arts - Clinical Child Psychology
Universidad Autónoma De Yucatán
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Universidad Autónoma De Yucatán
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