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Emily Azcona

Avon,IN

Summary

Dynamic professional with a robust background in Criminal Justice and Social Work, adept at delivering therapeutic support and fostering emotional well-being. Proven track record in case management, collaborating effectively with social service agencies to enhance client outcomes through tailored interventions. Exceptional skills in individual and group therapy, crisis intervention, and mental health assessment, with a commitment to adaptability and effectiveness in addressing diverse client needs. Recognized for empathetic communication, active listening, and a goal-oriented approach that consistently exceeds expectations.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Therapist

The Behavioral Center, Inc.
01.2023 - Current
  • Provided individual therapy sessions to clients, utilizing evidence-based therapeutic techniques and interventions
  • Developed personalized treatment plans for clients based on their specific mental health concerns and objectives
  • Utilized cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) techniques to help clients challenge negative thought patterns and develop healthier coping mechanisms
  • Provided psychoeducation to individuals and groups on various mental health topics including anxiety disorders, depression, trauma, etc
  • Worked closely with families of clients by providing family counseling sessions aimed at improving communication dynamics
  • Utilized trauma-informed approaches when working with clients who have experienced significant life events or traumatic incidents
  • Collaborated with a multidisciplinary team including psychologists, social workers, teachers, and occupational therapists to ensure holistic care for clients
  • Developed rapport with children by creating a safe and nurturing environment that encouraged trust-building through play activities
  • Supported children experiencing trauma or grief by using specialized techniques like narrative storytelling or guided imagery within the context of play
  • Implemented evidence-based interventions such as sand tray therapy, art therapy, and puppetry to facilitate self-expression and healing in children

Graduate Student Therapist

Nulife Behavioral Health
01.2024 - 04.2024
  • Facilitated group therapy sessions, promoting peer support and sharing of coping strategies
  • Utilized evidence-based therapeutic techniques, such as Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Motivational Interviewing (MI), to address addiction issues
  • Provided crisis intervention and emotional support to clients in acute distress
  • Collaborated with a multidisciplinary team, including medical professionals and social workers, to ensure comprehensive care for clients

Legal Assistant

Hendricks County Government
08.2021 - 12.2022
  • Enter new charges daily for bond outs, warrants, and summons, and coordinate new charges with the Clerk's Office.
  • Serve defense attorneys with all correspondence and legal motions.
  • Pull files on upcoming cases to ensure they are complete and delivered to the appropriate attorney.
  • Enter data into case management and odyssey system.
  • Answer multiple phone lines and transfer calls to the appropriate person or department.
  • Draft discoveries and redact evidence.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Home Based Caseworker

Damar Services, Inc.
07.2021 - 09.2022
  • Independent contactor
  • Help clients safely maintain children in homes.
  • Promote the well-being of children, youth, and families involved with the Department of Child Services or court orders.
  • Complete assessments to determine the family's needs, create a treatment plan and help the client towards goals.
  • Provide home visits or supervised visits.
  • Participate in the Department of Child Services case planning.
  • Coordinate with other services.
  • Provide conflict management, emergency/crisis service, child development education, domestic violence education, and parent education.

Probation Officer

Marion County Superior Courts
03.2021 - 08.2021
  • Consistently serves as an Officer of the Court and will be assigned a unit based on the needs of the department, which include pretrial, casework, presentence investigations/PDR writer, intake, and court team.
  • Utilizes and administers the Indiana Risk Assessment System.
  • Maintains appropriate communication with clients, legal representatives, treatment providers, placement agencies, and other concerned persons.
  • Reviews documents on the legal and social history of clients.
  • Completes court paperwork and correspondence as required.
  • Testifies in court and makes appropriate recommendations.
  • Conducts interviews with clients to inform them of the legal requirements of supervision.
  • Conducts field visits in compliance with the Indiana Office of Court Services contact standard requirements.
  • Maintains collaboration between counselors, treatment agencies, public services agencies, placement agencies, etc., as required.
  • Adheres to all Policies & Procedures of the Marion Superior Court.
  • Serves in other capacities and assignments as requested, required, and directed by the Chief Probation Officer

Caseworker

Department of Corrections
11.2020 - 03.2021
  • Counsels offenders on issues such as job assignments, housing changes, institutional transfers, committee actions, and other institutional procedures;
  • Evaluates offender and family counseling needs and provides counseling services; and makes proper referrals.
  • Contacts institutional departments to answer offender questions. Act as a liaison between prospective employers, courts, community, and governmental agencies for job development and release adjustment.
  • Serves as a member of CAB (Conduct Adjustment Board) and other related committees.
  • Prepares case studies and offender progress notes to include parole agreements, temporary member lists, visitation lists, and telephone lists.
  • Certified to perform IRAS, BITS, and Case Management.

Intern

Jennings County Superior Court Probation
07.2018 - 11.2020
  • Conduct Intake Orientations (Review Court Order and Conditions of Probation).
  • Establish Probation fees.
  • Assign Caseload.
  • Provide reporting instructions.
  • Create cases in Odyssey (enter history and photo).
  • Ascertain questions of expectations.
  • Administrative Duties (document filing, obtain signatures from Attorneys and Judges, provide information to Probation Officers, obtain reports from outside agencies, calculating sentence durations).
  • Facilitate In-Office Drug Screens.

Intern

Indiana State Police
09.2019 - 12.2019
  • Investigate and report crimes, accidents, offenses, and property damage.
  • Observed troopers enforce all traffic laws and ordinances and checked speed with radar.
  • Observed and practiced alone side troopers, learn how to issue warnings and citations for traffic violations.
  • Established productive working relationships with other law enforcement officers.
  • Learned to file charges, document evidence, and follow up cases.

Legal Assistant

Department of Child Services
03.2017 - 07.2018
  • Observed Court Hearings.
  • Prepares Legal and Court Documents (E-filing, drafting motions and petitions, pleadings, and discoveries).
  • Scheduled Hearing Dates.
  • Communicate with parties (Respond to questions, subpoenas, pre-hearing documents, routine inquiries from attorneys; communicate with agency staff to coordinate case, trail, and hearings).
  • Maintain Legal Files (Update case files, obtain reports and documents from clients).
  • Clerical assistance (keep track of legal files and case information; Take notes at depositions and hearings; Provide follow-up on cases).

Assistant Manager

United Services Organization
04.2015 - 11.2017
  • Assist with management duties (Opening and closing, key control; assume responsibility for center operations as needed in the absence of the Center Manager; other duties as assigned).
  • Emergency Preparedness Plan compliance (Following safety and security protocols).
  • Monitor readiness and availability of activity and lounge areas (i.e.
  • Check-in area, coffee/snack stations, gaming, telephone, and computer rooms).
  • Maintain standards of cleanliness for all facilities and equipment.
  • Engage and interact with visitors.
  • (Assist with programs, activities, and events as needed).
  • Supervise volunteers during an assigned shift (Ensuring that quality customer service and support provided and staffing levels are consistent with service delivery standards).
  • Monitor daily sales for retail operations and replenish stock.
  • Complete monthly center inventory.

Records Clerk

North Vernon Police Department
01.2017 - 09.2017
  • Answers phone calls (Providing information about cases and accident reports; take messages, transfer calls).
  • Upkeep files (Scan, copy, and faxes documents; enters and files records).
  • Enter tickets and warnings into Emerge tech.
  • Assist officer needs reports.

Education

Doctor of Philosophy - Health Sciences in Trauma Informed Care

Liberty University
08.2025

Graduate Certificate - First Responder Psychology

The Wright Institute
05-2026

Master's degree - Social Work

Indiana Wesleyan University
12.2024

Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice

Indiana Tech
Fort Wayne, IN
11.2020

Associate of Science - Psychology

Indiana Tech
Fort Wayne, IN
05.2019

High School Diploma - undefined

Columbus Christian School
Columbus, IN
05.2013

Skills

  • Social work
  • Ability to work in a team
  • Mental health counseling
  • Case management
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Problem-solving
  • PTSD Care
  • Addiction Counseling
  • Legal Drafting
  • Strong work ethic
  • Crisis intervention
  • Trauma response
  • Psychotherapy
  • Court filings
  • Detail-oriented
  • Report writing
  • Experience with children
  • Multicultural competence
  • Group therapy facilitation
  • Depression and anxiety specialist
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Emotional awareness
  • Building rapport

Certification

Certified First Responder Counselor - 2024

Crisis and Group Crisis Intervention (CISM) - 2024

Child-Centered Play Therapy - 2024

Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavior Therapy - 2023

Cognitive Behavior Therapy

Dialectical Behavior Therapy

Trauma-Informed Guilt Reduction Therapy (TrIGR)

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) - 2025


Timeline

Graduate Student Therapist

Nulife Behavioral Health
01.2024 - 04.2024

Therapist

The Behavioral Center, Inc.
01.2023 - Current

Legal Assistant

Hendricks County Government
08.2021 - 12.2022

Home Based Caseworker

Damar Services, Inc.
07.2021 - 09.2022

Probation Officer

Marion County Superior Courts
03.2021 - 08.2021

Caseworker

Department of Corrections
11.2020 - 03.2021

Intern

Indiana State Police
09.2019 - 12.2019

Intern

Jennings County Superior Court Probation
07.2018 - 11.2020

Legal Assistant

Department of Child Services
03.2017 - 07.2018

Records Clerk

North Vernon Police Department
01.2017 - 09.2017

Assistant Manager

United Services Organization
04.2015 - 11.2017

Master's degree - Social Work

Indiana Wesleyan University

Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice

Indiana Tech

Associate of Science - Psychology

Indiana Tech

High School Diploma - undefined

Columbus Christian School

Doctor of Philosophy - Health Sciences in Trauma Informed Care

Liberty University

Graduate Certificate - First Responder Psychology

The Wright Institute

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