Clarissa Moreno
Marriage, Family And Child Therapist-Intern, License Alcohol And Drug Counselor
Las Vegas,NV
Summary
To secure a position that will help to use my strong organizational skills, creativity, long term experience in a focused specialty, educational background, communicate effectively and ability to work well with people for mutual benefit. I also have the ability to create integrated strategies to develop and expand existing skills with children that are diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and behavior management. I have the knowledge in interventions to work with family systems as a Marriage, Family and Child Therapist, Licensed Drug and Alcohol Counselor and EMDR trained.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Bridge Counseling Associates
Las Vegas, Nevada
09.2016 - Current
- Utilizing therapeutic techniques such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing for clients by providing support, education, setting treatment goals for mental health and substance use.
- Assessing properly for diagnosing and level of care through LOCUS, ASAM and/or CASII
- Individual treatment plans are created to benefit client towards their wants and needs in treatment
- Documenting progression of each client regarding their treatment
- Coordinating with leads of different court mandated programs
- Running group therapy for adults and adolescents.
- Adolescent lead for 7 years. Responsible for managing referrals, running weekly meetings, and staying in contact with stakeholders.
Autism Care West, LLC
Las Vegas, Nevada
08.2009 - 01.2018
- Supervision and training interventionist and parents using Applied Behavioral Analytic (ABA) techniques in areas of Cognitive, Daily Living, Language/Communication, Social/Emotional and Motor Skills
- Individualizing treatment plans to address deficit areas with children that are diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and behavior management
- Taking ongoing data to demonstrate progress in deficit areas and behavior management and conducting quarterly updated reports showing progression or areas to continue to improve
- Facilitate generalized skills out in the community.
Cumorah Academy
Las Vegas, Nevada
12.2010 - 05.2012
- Ongoing training with staff using Applied Behavioral Analytic Techniques while being supervised by a BCBA in a school setting for 16 children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
- Setting up individual goals for each student for behavior management within a classroom setting
- Documented staffs follow through with behavior and adjusted goals based on data
- Making materials for positive supports for reinforcement for teachers
- Data taking for progression for one student transitioning into an inclusion classroom.
Red Robin Restaurant
Reno, Nevada
11.2001 - 05.2003
- Lead host, in charge of sections being filled during appropriate time frames, setting up tables of large parties, wrapping up silverware, keeping balloons ready for kids and ensuring cleanliness with menu's, trained incoming hosts and servers
- Food runner, busser, server
- Ensure food presentation and all condiments were accurate
- In charge of faculty incentives
- Mascot when needed
- GEMS
- In charge of making sure servers were hitting each requirement of introducing self even if server wasn't able to get drinks right away
- When drinks were delivered, was it done in a timely manner, food in a timely manner, check in after first bite, refills, delivery of check and change back
- Turnaround time of table and if picked up plates to support busser.
Education
Master's degree in Marriage, Family and Child Therapy (MFT) -
University of Phoenix
Las Vegas, NevadaBachelors of Science in Human Development and Family Studies Emphasis on Children - undefined
University of Nevada Reno
Reno, NevadaSkills
Leadership Qualities
Goal-Driven
Analytical Skills
Creative Thinking
Professionalism
Strong Communication and Interpersonal Skills
Task Prioritization
Effective Communication
Multitasking
Active Listening
Reliability
Time Management
Flexible Schedule
Courteous and Professional
Calendar Management
Calendar Management
Client Engagement
New Hire Training
Computer competencies
Decision-Making
Leadership Qualities
References
- Tabitha Johnson, 8565 S. Eastern Ave #134, Las Vegas, NV, 89123, (702)279-8200
- Josie Cano-Holland, 1640 Alta Drive Suite #4, Las Vegas, NV, 89106, (702)474-6450 ext132
- Megan Tennent, 1640 Alta Drive Suite #4, Las Vegas, NV, 89106, (702)474-6450 ext182
Extracurricular Activities
EMDR Sandtray Training 10/2023. Body Keeps Score training 3/2022. MRT Training 05/2021 Spoke at CAMP iCAN on substance abuse and prevention 07/2018 Attended the 15th National Conference on Adolescents and young Adults 4/2017 Annual Autism Speaks Walk 2009-2015 Grant a Gift Foundation Annual Walks 2010-2015 Enjoy playing tennis. Backpacked through Europe for on month in August 2007
Timeline
Bridge Counseling Associates
Las Vegas, Nevada
09.2016 - Current
Cumorah Academy
Las Vegas, Nevada
12.2010 - 05.2012
Autism Care West, LLC
Las Vegas, Nevada
08.2009 - 01.2018
Red Robin Restaurant
Reno, Nevada
11.2001 - 05.2003
Master's degree in Marriage, Family and Child Therapy (MFT) -
University of Phoenix
Bachelors of Science in Human Development and Family Studies Emphasis on Children - undefined
University of Nevada Reno