Daniela R. Pejcic
Miami,Florida
Summary
Dedicated and caring registered clinical social work intern and public health professional with a good understanding of evidence-based practices. Team-driven, well-organized and resourceful with a demonstrated work ethic and good verbal and written communication skills.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Mental Health Counselor
Avila Health Group
Doral, FL
11.2023 - Current
- Provided individual counseling to clients struggling with mental health issues.
- Demonstrated sensitivity and competence in treating patients from diverse backgrounds.
- Provided counseling for relapse prevention, social issues and mental health problems.
- Assisted in crisis intervention when needed to provide immediate support for clients in distress.
- Participated in weekly team meetings to discuss client cases and review treatment plans.
- Documented service plans, treatment reports and progress notes.
- Assisted clients with identifying feelings and behaviors by asking open-ended questions.
- Conducted initial assessments of clients to diagnose mental health disorders and develop treatment plans.
- Applied advanced counseling techniques to define patient and family issues.
- Collaborated with other healthcare providers to coordinate comprehensive care for clients.
- Conferred with clients to discuss treatment options and therapy goals.
- Referred clients to external resources for additional support.
- Monitored client safety by assessing risk factors associated with suicide or self-harm behaviors.
- Maintained detailed records of client progress in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
- Diagnosed mental health, emotional and substance abuse disorders.
- Diagnosed and formulated treatment goals for patients utilizing current DSM.
Violinist
Beyond Violin, LLC
Miami, FL
01.2015 - Current
- Performed with orchestras, symphonies, choirs and bands.
- Managed requests for specific musical pieces.
- Chose music appropriate to specific performance requirements.
- Collaborated with other musicians to plan rehearsals and performances.
- Developed strong interpersonal skills to deal with different personalities.
Registered Clinical Social Work Intern
Optimal Living Center
Miami, FL
10.2023 - 12.2024
- Provided counseling in alignment with evidence-based practice and clinical models.
- Assisted clients with identifying feelings and behaviors by asking open-ended questions.
- Documented service plans, treatment reports and progress notes.
- Demonstrated sensitivity and competence in treating patients from diverse backgrounds.
- Developed positive working relationships with community resource representatives to improve client service.
- Conferred with clients to discuss treatment options and therapy goals.
- Referred clients to external resources for additional support.
- Diagnosed mental health, emotional and substance abuse disorders.
- Diagnosed and formulated treatment goals for patients utilizing current DSM.
Clinical Social Work Intern
Mailman Center for Child Development
Miami, FL
01.2023 - 07.2023
- Conducted therapy, provided crisis intervention and educated patients and families.
- Conducted biopsychosocial assessments.
- Wrote timely and accurate case notes to inform follow-up for effective, successful case management.
- Maintained confidential case documentation.
- Collaborated with other professionals to assess client needs.
- Monitored and evaluated client progress compared to measurable treatment and care plan goals.
- Guided clients in development of skills and strategies for dealing with individual problems.
- Documented services and collected required data for evaluation.
Certified Behavioral Health Case Manager
Douglas Gardens Community Mental Health Center
Miami Beach, FL
09.2019 - 09.2021
- Handled complex cases and participated in intradepartmental projects and team initiatives to determine best treatment options for patients.
- Supported over 40 patients while monitoring and evaluating effectiveness of care plans and providing modifications when necessary to achieve desired results.
- Provided psychotropic medication support by monitoring treatment adherence, recording side effects and determining effectiveness of treatment.
- Coordinated counseling efforts with mental health professionals, doctors, nurses and social workers.
- Maintained confidentiality of records relating to clients' treatment.
- Guided clients in developing skills or strategies for dealing with problems.
- Assisted individuals with stress management, self-esteem and issues associated with emotional and mental health.
- Collaborated with mental health professionals and other staff members to perform clinical assessments or develop treatment plans.
- Assessed patients to identify individual needs and created care plans to address objectives and goals as identified during evaluation.
- Responded to crisis situations when severe mental health and behavioral issues arose.
- Prepared and maintained required treatment records and reports.
Music Teacher
08.2018 - 06.2019
- Mentored individual students effectively by taking a creative approach
- Utilized creative approaches to solving performance issues
- Organized special events, concerts, and music competitions
- Worked with neurotypical children as well as children diagnosed with ASD and ADHD
Research Assistant
University of Miami
Miami, FL
09.2017 - 05.2018
- The research focused on the Early Head Start project
- Kept organized records, maintained inventory equipment and materials
- Compiled, organized, and analyzed research data.
- Conducted qualitative and quantitative analysis on assigned data.
- Traveled to field sites to collect and record data as appropriate to specific objectives of study.
Education
Master's Dual Degree - Social Work and Public Health
Florida International University
07.2023
Bachelor's - Psychology and Modern Languages
University of Miami
05.2019
Associate of Arts -
Miami Dade College
Miami05.2017
Skills
- Time Management
- Social Research
- Critical Thinking
- Problem-Solving
- Problem Solving
- Treatment Plan Modification
- Patient Evaluation
- Family Member Counseling
- Individual Counseling
- Progress Monitoring
- Originality and Creativity
- Community Health Services
- Client Needs Assessment
- Community Resource Referral
- Psychosocial Assessments
- Intervention Strategies
- Documentation and Recordkeeping
- Relationship Building
- Goal Setting
Certification
- Registered Clinical Social Work Intern. License ISW 19408.
- Leadership in Education in Neurodevelopmental Disabilities (LEND) program at University of Miami Mail Center for Child Development.
- BLS Certification from American Heart Association
Timeline
Mental Health Counselor
Avila Health Group
11.2023 - Current
Registered Clinical Social Work Intern
Optimal Living Center
10.2023 - 12.2024
Clinical Social Work Intern
Mailman Center for Child Development
01.2023 - 07.2023
Certified Behavioral Health Case Manager
Douglas Gardens Community Mental Health Center
09.2019 - 09.2021
Music Teacher
08.2018 - 06.2019
Research Assistant
University of Miami
09.2017 - 05.2018
Violinist
Beyond Violin, LLC
01.2015 - Current
Master's Dual Degree - Social Work and Public Health
Florida International University
Bachelor's - Psychology and Modern Languages
University of Miami
Associate of Arts -
Miami Dade College
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