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Desiree Carrillo

Las Vegas,NV

Summary

Respectful intern with proven track record of helping clients improve mental health and well-being through evidence-based therapeutic approaches. Skilled in selecting and utilizing appropriate treatment modalities and interventions to meet needs of individuals. Passionate about helping people manage mental health and improve quality of life. Empathetic professional with hands-on experience providing quality psychological services to children and adults. Skilled in identifying, assessing and diagnosing mental health and emotional issues. Develops and implements treatment plans and provides counseling and therapy to obtain maximum results for patients. Observant individual with excellent interpersonal and communication skills builds meaningful relationships with clients and families. Experienced in working with clients from diverse cultural and religious backgrounds. Offers crisis intervention to help individuals navigate through traumatic experiences. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level position. Ready to help team achieve company goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Addictions Counselor/Mental Health Therapist Intern

ABC Therapy
09.2017 - Current
  • Observed and monitored client behavior and responses to treatment.
  • Worked collaboratively with other mental health professionals to provide consistent care and minimize diversion.
  • Provided comprehensive case management services, created treatment plans and connected clients and families to appropriate resources.
  • Consulted with other staff members regarding treatment plans as deemed appropriate by team leader.
  • Displayed sensitivity to cultural and linguistic needs of clients and families served.
  • Developed goal-oriented psychoeducational and activity therapy groups to improve clients' level of functioning.
  • Encouraged patients to discuss experiences in group and individual settings.
  • Guided clients in effective therapeutic exercises integrated from Cognitive Behavior Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT).
  • Directed family-centered, strengths-based, culturally competent and individualized intakes and assessments.
  • Completed one-on-one counseling with broad range of clients suffering from diseases and issues.
  • Delivered client assessments for those struggling with addiction or relationship issues and implemented strategies based on client needs.
  • Offered and documented treatment consent forms in patient health records.
  • Involved clients' family members in planning social service programs.
  • Managed caseloads of patients with substance dependence and co-occurring Axis I and Axis II disorders.
  • Ran individual therapy and family therapy sessions for children

Inventory Control Manager

Smiths Food And Drug
11.2004 - Current

Education

Ph.D. - Psychology

Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ

Master of Science - Professional Counseling

Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ
07.2018

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ
05.2014

Associate of Arts - Psychology

Mohave Community College
Lake Havasu City, AZ
12.2011

High School Diploma -

Marshall Fundamental High School
Pasadena, CA
06.1998

Skills

  • Symptoms Monitoring
  • Group and Individual Sessions
  • Mental Health Disorders Knowledge
  • Group Activities
  • Dialectical Behavioral Therapy
  • Staff Meetings
  • Positive Reinforcement Strategies
  • Addiction Treatment
  • Orientation Sessions
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Confidentiality Requirements
  • Cultural Sensitivity
  • Individualized Counseling
  • Progress Notes Updates
  • Build Coping Skills

Certification

  • LCPC - Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor-I
  • Certified Domestic Violence Counselor
  • LCADC- Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor-I

Timeline

Addictions Counselor/Mental Health Therapist Intern

ABC Therapy
09.2017 - Current

Inventory Control Manager

Smiths Food And Drug
11.2004 - Current

Ph.D. - Psychology

Grand Canyon University

Master of Science - Professional Counseling

Grand Canyon University

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

Arizona State University

Associate of Arts - Psychology

Mohave Community College

High School Diploma -

Marshall Fundamental High School
Desiree Carrillo