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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
2023.11 - 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
2015.01 - 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
2023.10 - 2024.12
  • 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
2023.01 - 2023.07
  • 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
2019.09 - 2021.09
  • 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

2018.08 - 2019.06
  • 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
2017.09 - 2018.05
  • 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
Miami
05.2017

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
2023.11 - Current

Registered Clinical Social Work Intern

Optimal Living Center
2023.10 - 2024.12

Clinical Social Work Intern

Mailman Center for Child Development
2023.01 - 2023.07

Certified Behavioral Health Case Manager

Douglas Gardens Community Mental Health Center
2019.09 - 2021.09

Music Teacher

2018.08 - 2019.06

Research Assistant

University of Miami
2017.09 - 2018.05

Violinist

Beyond Violin, LLC
2015.01 - 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
  • 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
Daniela R. Pejcic