Elizabeth Cortez
Menifee,CA
Summary
Empathetic and self-directed MFT-intern with excellent active listening and verbal communication skills. Facilitates family, couples and individual counseling sessions to help clients pinpoint underlying emotions triggering instability and conflict. Maintains records and makes written and oral reports concerning client care, counseling and therapeutic activities.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Client Care Technician
Lightfully Behavioral Health
Encinitas, CA
05.2022 - Current
- Supports clients' physical and psychological safety.
- Completes accurate and timely documentation of observations during shifts. CCTs ensure that documentation accurately reflects all changes in client’s condition and notify clinical staff of any noteworthy observations (e.g., medical, psychological, and emotional symptoms, non-compliance in programming, and behavior usage).
- Assists with clients in a pleasant, professional, and efficient manner. Seeks assistance of licensed staff when needed.
- Leads/Co-leads and facilitates groups (as appropriate to licensure)
Marriage and Family Therapy Intern
REACH the Valley (formerly CASA)
Hemet, CA
09.2023 - 07.2024
- Assisted clients with identifying goals for therapy and developing plans to achieve them.
- Participated in weekly clinical supervision meetings with senior staff members at the agency.
- Educated clients on mental health topics such as stress management and coping skills.
- Attended workshops and seminars related to marriage and family therapy practices.
- Provided individual counseling to clients, including assessment, diagnosis, and treatment.
- Developed therapeutic interventions tailored to the needs of each client.
- Reviewed relevant literature regarding new developments in the field of marriage and family therapy.
- Coached individuals on how best to communicate their feelings within the context of a relationship.
- Assessed risk factors that may lead to relapse or further episodes of distress.
- Interviewed clients prior to beginning treatment in order to gain a better understanding of their history, current situation, and desired outcome from therapy.
- Maintained accurate records of client progress utilizing electronic medical record software.
- Maintained accurate records of client progress and treatments provided.
- Created clean, organized therapeutic space to help clients feel welcomed and safe.
Student Transporter
Care-A-Van Transport
Carlsbad
11.2017 - 03.2020
- Demonstrated professionalism in dealing with student behavior issues as they arose.
- Communicated effectively with parents regarding student transportation matters.
- Maintained order among passengers during transport according to established guidelines.
- Followed traffic regulations and maintained a valid driver's license at all times.
- Responded to emergency situations quickly and calmly as needed.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
National University
La Jolla, CA05-2022
Associate of Arts - Psychology
Palomar College
San Marcos, CA05-2020
Master of Arts - Counseling Psychology
National University
La Jolla, CASkills
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Acceptance & Commitment Therapy
- Dialectical Behavioral Therapy
- Solution-Focused Brief Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Treatment Plan Development
- Client Assessment
- Client Risk Assessment
Accomplishments
- Psi Chi International Honor Society in Psychology
- Phi Theta Kappa Member
- Psi Beta Member
- Psi Beta Treasurer
- Dean's List
Timeline
Marriage and Family Therapy Intern
REACH the Valley (formerly CASA)
09.2023 - 07.2024
Client Care Technician
Lightfully Behavioral Health
05.2022 - Current
Student Transporter
Care-A-Van Transport
11.2017 - 03.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
National University
Associate of Arts - Psychology
Palomar College
Master of Arts - Counseling Psychology
National University
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