Claudia Prissila Burgos
Licensed Psychologist In Mexico. Provisional Mental Health Practitioner In USA
Papillion,NE
Summary
Experienced mental health professional with strong focus on therapeutic interventions, patient care, and holistic treatment planning. Adept at team collaboration, flexing with changing needs, and achieving results. Skilled in individual and group therapy, crisis intervention, and patient assessment, with valued traits of empathy, reliability, and adaptability.
Energetic and compassionate, possessing deep understanding of therapeutic principles and techniques. Well-versed in creating treatment plans and facilitating group therapy sessions. Committed to fostering positive change and helping clients achieve their goals.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
25
25
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages
Work History
Chemical Use Program Therapist, Provisional
Boys Town National Research Hospital
Omaha , NE
11.2024 - Current
- Facilitated psychoeducational workshops for adolescents and their families, strengthening support systems and promoting mental health awareness.
- Utilized trauma-informed care principles when working with individuals who had experienced significant adverse life events impacting mental health well-being overall.
- Facilitated therapeutic process groups that fostered open communication, self-reflection, and mutual support among participants.
- Promoted skill-building strategies designed explicitly around coping mechanisms enhancing resilience during times of stress or challenge.
- Implemented cognitive-behavioral techniques to address maladaptive thought patterns contributing to emotional distress or functional impairment in daily life activities.
- Adapted therapy approaches to accommodate clients'' cultural backgrounds, ensuring respect for diversity and increased effectiveness of interventions.
- Managed caseload effectively, maintaining timely and accurate documentation for all clients throughout the course of treatment.
- Completes all necessary paperwork including reports, documentation, assessments, treatment plans, and termination summaries in a timely manner and in accordance with program policies.
- Conducts mental health assessments with youth referred by courts for comprehensive evaluations including family assessments, psychosocial histories, records review and summary, and drug and alcohol evaluations.
- Reports assessment results in appropriate manner for inclusion into the final report disseminated to family and/or other team members who may include social workers, care coordinators, and other court appointed designees.
Bilingual Mental Health Therapist
Boys Town National Research Hospital
Omaha, NE
06.2023 - 11.2024
- Provides direct clinical treatment (family, individual, community-based services and case management) using methods compatible with MST principles, analytic processes and practices as evidenced by therapist adherence measure scores and positive outcomes with families
- Successfully meets discharge outcomes
- Participates in Individual and Group Supervision, Team Meetings and MST Consultations as required
- Coordinates services within multi-systems in reaching the client's goals and to ensure buy-in and cooperation throughout the MST process as evidenced by treatment review meetings and taking the clinical lead on cases
- Maintains clear and concise documentation of treatment efforts that promote peer and supervisory review and feedback, and that demonstrate compliance with MST principles and analytic process as evidenced by weekly summaries and productivity documentation
- Ability to provide comprehensive MST treatment to each family that is individualized and family centered
- Solid understanding of the philosophy and function of public assistance and social services systems
- Knowledge of recognized interventions such as risk assessment and crisis intervention in order to address identified service needs
- Knowledge of regulatory requirements pertaining to youth care and the ability to learn, apply, and explain complex regulations and policies governing child welfare processes and services
- Ability to function independently and have flexibility, personal integrity, and the ability to work effectively with youth, staff, and support agencies
- Knowledge of community resources and service providers available in the geographical area; knowledge of the functions and services of the community organizations and related human services
- Ability to communicate with individuals at all levels in the organization and with external business contacts in an articulate, professional manner while maintaining necessary degree of confidentiality
- Computer skills in Microsoft Office, Adobe Sign, and Electronic Health Records (EHR)
- Ability to use evidence-based practices.
School Counselor
Omaha Public Schools
09.2021 - 05.2023
- Developing students’ cognitive capacity and respect for learning
- Positively fostering students’ self-esteem
- Working with and understanding a diverse student population
- Integration of leadership, technology, and communication in to the curriculum
- Planning for and guiding the learning process to help student achieve program objectives
- Maintaining an atmosphere conducive to learning
- Implementing useful diagnostic and progress assessment measures
- Selecting and using effective instructional methods and learning materials
- Establishing a cooperative relationship with all assigned students
- Maintaining open lines of communication with parents, guardians and staff
- Engaging in professional growth activities through an ongoing program of job related knowledge and skill development
- Working collaboratively to achieve the overall purpose of the school’s program and support the District’s vision, aims and goals
- Integrating the themes of leadership, technology, and communication with a diverse population
- Must be able to respond rapidly in emergency situations
- Must have organization, time management, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Home Visitor Coordinator
Omaha Early Center at Kennedy
06.2020 - 08.2021
- Recruit and enroll families in program
- Conduct regular home visits to families (three times monthly) using a Save The Children (STC) approved home visiting curriculum
- Develop and schedule the program activities (minimum of one per month), including parent/child groups
- Conduct child screenings and make referrals to needed community services
- Work in collaboration with STC Staff, program partners, and other community agencies in implementing ESSS
- Promote parent’s overall involvement and participation in program
- Maintain records and document services provided.
Pre-K Paraprofessional
St. Matthew Catholic School
10.2017 - 06.2020
- Assist teachers with leading group activities for children in Pre-k
- Resources craft materials and provides them to children for daily academic activities
- Responsible for ensuring that children follow guidelines and meet their academic goals in timely manner
- Work collaboratively as a team member to promote student’s maximum potential
- Positive and enthusiastic attitude engages and motivate students.
School Age Coordinator
Tyndall AFB Youth Center
01.2011 - 10.2012
- Created and managed age appropriate activities for youth
- Coordinated field trips during the summer
- Organized Lead after school activities for school age children
- Recorded and informed parents of their children’s needs (strengths, behavior concerns).
Resident Assistant
Belvedere Commons
03.2010 - 06.2011
- Supported and assisted elderly residents in the activities of daily living
- Ensured Senior residents lived in a comfortable and safe environment
- Handled emergency situations (ie power outages, medical emergencies, fire, flood, etc)
- Advocated for residents’ needs (ie
- Ensuring meals were on time, not neglected, and that environment was clean)
- Kept organized, accurate, and detailed records
- Positive and enthusiastic attitude which motivated residents
- Collaborated well with a team to ensure residents maximum potential.
Psychologist Assistant
School for students with Autism
01.2004 - 02.2005
- Conducted group therapy sessions to teach social skills using CBT model
- Implemented behavior management strategies for coping with rigid behaviors.
Psychologist Assistant
Drug Rehabilitation Center for Teenagers
Jalisco, Mexico
01.2003 - 01.2004
- Led weekly group therapy for teenagers with drug abuse problems
- Conducted drug prevention briefings for elementary and middle schools.
Education
M.D. -
Creighton University
Omaha 05.2001 - 05.2022
Bachelor of Science -
University of Guadalajara-Jalisco
Jalisco, Mex 05.2001 - 01.2005
Skills
Fluent in English and Spanish (oral and written formats)
Experiecne applying the Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children (WISC-V)
Clinical assessment
Cognitive behavioral therapy
Dialectical behavior therapy
Treatment Planning
Relapse prevention
Experience applying the Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale (WAIS-IV)
Experience applying the Machover Human Figure Test or Draw-a-Person test
Experience applying the Bender-Gestalt Test
References
Available upon request
Languages
2
Otherknowledgeskills
- Experience applying the Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children (WISC-V)
- Experience applying the Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale (WAIS-IV)
- Experience applying the Machover Human Figure Test or Draw-a-Person test.
- Experience applying the Bender-Gestalt Test.
Timeline
Chemical Use Program Therapist, Provisional
Boys Town National Research Hospital
11.2024 - Current
Bilingual Mental Health Therapist
Boys Town National Research Hospital
06.2023 - 11.2024
School Counselor
Omaha Public Schools
09.2021 - 05.2023
Home Visitor Coordinator
Omaha Early Center at Kennedy
06.2020 - 08.2021
Pre-K Paraprofessional
St. Matthew Catholic School
10.2017 - 06.2020
School Age Coordinator
Tyndall AFB Youth Center
01.2011 - 10.2012
Resident Assistant
Belvedere Commons
03.2010 - 06.2011
Psychologist Assistant
School for students with Autism
01.2004 - 02.2005
Psychologist Assistant
Drug Rehabilitation Center for Teenagers
01.2003 - 01.2004
M.D. -
Creighton University
05.2001 - 05.2022
Bachelor of Science -
University of Guadalajara-Jalisco
05.2001 - 01.2005
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