Desiree Mendoza
Houston,TX
Summary
Resourceful individual recognized for promoting human connections that meet patient and caregiver needs. An energetic Behavioral Health Specialist known for providing in-depth patient assessments, determining appropriate courses for treatment and delivering educational resources. A compassionate professional with dynamic organizational and decision making skills.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Behavioral Health Specialist
Devereux Advance Behavioral Health
League City, TX
04.2024 - Current
- Ensured compliance with all applicable laws governing the practice of Behavioral Health Specialists.
- Educated patients on healthy lifestyle choices that can improve physical and mental wellbeing.
- Participated in team meetings to discuss cases and review clinical decisions.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for clients.
- Assisted clients in developing coping skills to manage stress, anxiety, depression, and other mental health issues.
- Actively participated in quality improvement initiatives within the organization.
- Maintained accurate records of client interactions, including documentation of progress notes, evaluations, diagnoses, treatments, referrals.
- Developed individualized treatment plans based on clients' needs and goals.
- Provided crisis intervention services to clients in need of immediate assistance.
- Administered standardized tests such as the Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule, Vineland Adaptive Behavior Scales, or Assessment of Basic Language and Learning Skills-Revised.
- Created visual supports such as schedules, charts, tokens systems. to support communication needs of individuals with ASD.
- Monitored client progress through data collection and analysis of behavior assessments.
Juvenile Justice Paralegal
Earl Carl Institute
Houston, TX
10.2019 - 09.2023
- Coordinated witness testimony for depositions.
- Drafted discovery responses including interrogatories and requests for production of documents.
- Maintained client files according to established protocols.
- Drafted correspondence to clients and other attorneys.
- Created spreadsheets to track case information and deadlines.
- Maintained calendars for upcoming court dates or deadlines related to cases.
- Researched applicable statutes, codes, regulations, ordinances, and precedent cases.
- Proofread documents prior to filing them with courts or submitting them to opposing counsels.
- Prepared trial notebooks for court proceedings.
- Communicated with witnesses regarding deposition scheduling.
- Enforced rules concerning curfew violations or other infractions committed by juveniles under supervision.
- Presented information about delinquency prevention programs to schools and other organizations.
- Conducted assessments of youths' risk factors, needs, and strengths.
- Collaborated with probation officers, court staff, and other professionals on case management strategies.
Child and Youth Worker
Ymca Of Greater Houston
Houston, TX
08.2005 - 06.2018
- Encouraged parental involvement in their children's lives and assisted parents when needed.
- Provided case management services including referrals, advocacy, follow up care.
- Adhered to ethical standards when working with vulnerable populations.
- Actively participated in continuing education courses related to child and youth work.
- Assisted in the coordination of crisis intervention services for at-risk youth.
- Facilitated recreational activities for clients of all ages to promote healthy development.
- Advocated for the rights of children and youth within the justice system.
- Developed and implemented operational policies and procedures to ensure efficiency and accuracy of workflows.
- Conducted weekly meetings with team members to discuss upcoming tasks and project deadlines.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Texas Woman's University
Denton, TX10-2017
Skills
- Support Services
- Patient Health Assessments
- Case Management
- Behavioral Health
- Outreach Programs
- Charting and other documentation
- Clinical Assessments
- Crisis Intervention
- Mental Health Assessment
- Treatment Plans
Certification
- Paralegal Certificate
Timeline
Behavioral Health Specialist
Devereux Advance Behavioral Health
04.2024 - Current
Juvenile Justice Paralegal
Earl Carl Institute
10.2019 - 09.2023
Child and Youth Worker
Ymca Of Greater Houston
08.2005 - 06.2018
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Texas Woman's University
- Paralegal Certificate
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