Daylin Hernandez-Torres
West Orange
Summary
Experienced mental health counselor with a strong background in student support services, higher education environments, and curriculum planning. Passionate about guiding students through academic pathways and retention initiatives to ensure timely graduation. Adept at collaborating with faculty, administrators, and campus offices to foster student success. Strong administrative skills, including course scheduling, data analysis, and program coordination. Successfully transitioning from the mental health field to higher education, bringing a unique perspective on student well-being, academic success, and holistic advising strategies.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
School/Staff Therapist
Main St. Counseling Center
10.2023 - 01.2025
- Provided individualized academic and personal counseling, assisting students in goal setting and career planning.
- Provided individual and group therapy sessions to students with diverse emotional, behavioral, and developmental needs
- Collaborated with teachers, parents, and other professionals to develop comprehensive treatment plans for students.
- Supported students in developing coping skills, social-emotional awareness, self-regulation strategies, and problem-solving abilities
- Monitored student progress through regular data collection and analysis to inform treatment planning decisions
- Developed and implemented mental health workshops, aligning with student needs and retention strategies.
- Maintained accurate student records and ensured compliance with academic and counseling standards.
- Attended professional development workshops/conferences regularly to stay updated on the latest research findings in the field of school counseling/therapy.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments to identify client needs, strengths, and treatment goals.
- Assisted students in developing coping mechanisms to improve focus and academic performance.
- Provided psychoeducation to individuals and groups on various mental health topics including anxiety disorders, depression, trauma, etc
- Attended regular supervision meetings with senior therapists to discuss cases, seek guidance, and enhance professional development.
Child Study Team Scheduling Coordinator
Delta T Group
01.2023 - 10.2023
- Managed daily scheduling conflicts to reduce operational backlogs and support full shift-coverage.
- Identified scheduling issues and developed quick solutions to promote efficiency and profitability.
- Communicated scheduling changes to staff members. Implementing proof-of-receipt to reduce errors.
- Completed weekly payroll for 50+ employees.
- Completed logs and reports, detailing production data such as volume and materials used.
- Assisted in meeting and event coordination. Managing meeting rooms to minimize booking overlap.
- Determining staffing needs, review resumes, and identify candidates for roles.
Clinical Mental Health Counseling Intern
New Jersey City University
01.2022 - 12.2022
- Provided outreach presentations to university community.
- Provided direct clinical services such as individual, groups, and couple’s counseling.
- Maintained accurate and confidential student records and documentation.
- Facilitated student workshops and orientation programs.
- Assisted students with study skills, tutoring resources, and academic performance strategies
- Ability to advocate for students' needs and connect them with appropriate support services.
- Developed educational plans to support students’ academic and career aspirations.
- Monitored students' progress and provided ongoing guidance and support throughout their academic journey
Clinical Mental Health Counseling Intern
Freedom of Choice
09.2021 - 12.2021
- Perform initial treatment evaluations/intake forms.
- Update or Create NJSAMS profile for clients in treatment.
- Update patient records with comprehensive information.
- Conduct individual and group therapy sessions
- Maintained clients clinical notes
- Educated clients on detox, withdrawal, medications, addiction recovery, coping strategies, and community resources available.
- Collaborated with other outpatient facilities, CPS, case managers, parole/probations officers with clients progress.
Administrative Assistant
Clifton OBGYN
01.2020 - 12.2021
- Scheduled and managed high-volume appointments.
- experience with prenatal care, patient consultation referrals, providing patient with variety of resources outside of facility.
- Supported administrative processes, including document preparation and database management.
- Assisted Spanish-speaking families with translation services.
- Maintained confidential patient records, ensuring compliance with privacy regulations.
- experience with medical billing, medical claims, and prior authorizations.
Assistant Manager
Mahi Pediatrics
01.2019 - 12.2020
- Scheduling appointments, patient registration.
- managing phone calls, experience with electronic medical records, managed office operations, work flow and office staff.
- recruiting and interviewing potential staff to fulfill roles needed in practice, performance management and training for new hires.
- experience with patient consultation referrals, experience with child and adolescent vaccine schedule.
- translation for Spanish and Portuguese speaking patients.
Education
Master of Arts - Clinical mental health counseling
New Jersey City University
Jersey City, NJ05.2023
Bachelor's of Arts - Psychology
New Jersey City University
Jersey City, NJ05.2019
Skills
- Academic Advising
- Student Success Strategies
- Course Scheduling
- Registration Processes
- Student Retention
- Graduation Planning
- Mental Health Counseling
- Career Counseling
- Microsoft Office
- Blackboard
- Google Suite
- Peoplesoft Information System
- Student Information Systems
- Fluent in Spanish
Certification
Mental health first aider
Timeline
School/Staff Therapist
Main St. Counseling Center
10.2023 - 01.2025
Child Study Team Scheduling Coordinator
Delta T Group
01.2023 - 10.2023
Clinical Mental Health Counseling Intern
New Jersey City University
01.2022 - 12.2022
Clinical Mental Health Counseling Intern
Freedom of Choice
09.2021 - 12.2021
Administrative Assistant
Clifton OBGYN
01.2020 - 12.2021
Assistant Manager
Mahi Pediatrics
01.2019 - 12.2020
Bachelor's of Arts - Psychology
New Jersey City University
Mental health first aider
Master of Arts - Clinical mental health counseling
New Jersey City University
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