Cecilia Vicente
Bridgewater,MA
Summary
Dedicated mental health professional and crisis clinician with over ten years of experience providing support to families and individuals in crisis. Possesses excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with a proven ability to analyze complex situations and identify effective solutions. Fluent in Portuguese and Cape Verdean Creole, offering the ability to serve a diverse population. Seeking a challenging position in social work to make a positive impact on the lives of those in need.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Recovery Court Clinician
Brockton District Court
Brockton, MA
11.2023 - Current
- Complete a Biopsychosocial assessment including a level of care assessment to determine care needs.
- Recommend appropriate treatment options for participants.
Crisis Clinician
Community Counseling of Bristol County (CCBC)
Brockton, MA
08.2017 - Current
- Provided direct emergency psychiatric clinical services
- Conducted prescreening evaluations for information and referral services
- Delivered mobile psychiatric services in coordination and consultation with other services
- Evaluated risk to clients or others by gathering information and conducting assessments.
- Used skills such as active listening and collaborative problem-solving daily to connect with patients and address concerns.
Crisis Team Clinician
Boston Medical Center Emergency Department of Psychiatry
Boston, MA
08.2017 - 10.2023
- Assessed psychiatric emergencies in pediatric and adult emergency departments or in-patient pediatric settings
- Responsible for diagnostic assessment and disposition planning, including in-patient psychiatric admission, hospital diversion, or outpatient support
- Presented cases to insurance companies for authorization of services and conducted bed searches.
Mental Health Counselor
Luminosity Mental Health Services
Brockton, MA
02.2012 - 03.2023
- Assessed, diagnosed, counseled, and provided psychotherapeutic treatment, rehabilitation, and care coordination for emotionally disturbed clients.
- Used advanced counseling skills and evidence-based practices to establish goals and treatment plans with patients.
Substance Abuse Clinician
MATC (Men’s Addiction Treatment Center)
Brockton, MA
10.2015 - 03.2021
- Assessed, diagnosed, counseled, and provided psychotherapeutic intervention to men with addiction problems.
- Developed goal-oriented psychoeducational and activity therapy groups to improve clients' level of functioning.
Social Worker
Department of Children and Families (DCF)
Brockton, MA
04.2012 - 08.2017
- Assessed, evaluated, and conducted initial and ongoing case management services of children and families to determine strengths and needs.
- Developed, reviewed, updated, and ensured implementation of strength-based service plans for each child in care or custody including risk assessment, safety plans, and goals.
- Completed all documentation per agency and regulatory requirements.
- Attended home and foster care visits.
- Maintained ongoing communication with DCF staff and other constituencies, and initiated court action when necessary.
- Empowered families to make stable commitments to children by providing counseling and coordinating visits with biological parents and/or guardians and other relatives.
- Attended weekly supervision, weekly staff meetings, in-service training, and team meetings.
- Maintained a high degree of professionalism in the community, with clients, schools, courts, and referring agencies seeking to build and sustain positive relationships.
Education
Bachelor of Science – Clinical Psychology - Concentration in Girls in Delinquency and Domestic Violence
Cambridge College
Cambridge, MA05.2001
M.Ed. Clinical Psychology, L.M.H.C Eligible -
Cambridge College
Cambridge, MA08.2014
Skills
- Assessment and Case Management
- Crisis Intervention
- Counseling and Psychotherapy
- Advocacy and Community Outreach
- Cultural Competence and Diversity
- Collaboration and Teamwork
- Multi-lingual (Portuguese and Cape Verdean Creole)
- Patient Relations
References
Available upon request
Timeline
Recovery Court Clinician
Brockton District Court
11.2023 - Current
Crisis Clinician
Community Counseling of Bristol County (CCBC)
08.2017 - Current
Crisis Team Clinician
Boston Medical Center Emergency Department of Psychiatry
08.2017 - 10.2023
Substance Abuse Clinician
MATC (Men’s Addiction Treatment Center)
10.2015 - 03.2021
Social Worker
Department of Children and Families (DCF)
04.2012 - 08.2017
Mental Health Counselor
Luminosity Mental Health Services
02.2012 - 03.2023
Bachelor of Science – Clinical Psychology - Concentration in Girls in Delinquency and Domestic Violence
Cambridge College
M.Ed. Clinical Psychology, L.M.H.C Eligible -
Cambridge College
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