Cristal Nunez
Bronx,NY
Summary
Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Therapist Intern
Kingsbridge Heights Community Center
09.2023 - 05.2024
- Completed a 650-hour internship working with trauma victims.
- Enhanced client progress by implementing evidence-based therapeutic interventions and techniques.
- Developed rapport with diverse client populations, fostering trust and facilitating open communication during therapy sessions.
- Improved client communication skills through role-plays and active listening exercises.
- Maintained detailed records of individual therapy sessions, ensuring accurate documentation of client progress and adherence to ethical guidelines.
- Conducted thorough assessments to identify client needs and establish appropriate treatment goals.
- Educated clients on available community resources, connecting them with additional supports as needed.
- Supported clients in developing self-awareness by utilizing reflective exercises and introspective activities during therapy sessions.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions, promoting peer support while addressing shared issues among participants.
Program Coordinator Intern
Exalt Youth
06.2022 - 05.2023
- Engage, attract, and onboard potential students with prior legal involvement or ongoing court proceedings into the exalt youth program.
- Conduct over 300 hours of candidate evaluations using motivational interviewing techniques to engage at-risk individuals and facilitate swift access to essential support.
- Assist recruits by facilitating transfers, drafting court communications, and arranging necessary accommodations through the designated program coordinator.
- Oversee the journey of multiple participants from program entry to completion, continuously assessing their advancement.
- Analyze post-graduation recidivism rates among exalt alumni, producing spreadsheets and presentations to enhance the organization's core training, alumni initiatives, and future recruitment efforts.
Education
Master of Arts - Forensic Psychology
John Jay College of Criminal Justice of The City University of New York
New York, NY05.2024
Associate of Arts - Psychology
Borough of Manhattan Community College of The City University of New York
New York, NY05.2021
Skills
- Collaborative Approach
- Multicultural Competence
- Decision-Making
- Active Listening
- Attention to Detail
- Time Management
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Computer Skills
- Excellent Communication
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Therapist Intern
Kingsbridge Heights Community Center
09.2023 - 05.2024
Program Coordinator Intern
Exalt Youth
06.2022 - 05.2023
Master of Arts - Forensic Psychology
John Jay College of Criminal Justice of The City University of New York
Associate of Arts - Psychology
Borough of Manhattan Community College of The City University of New York
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