Estela Rivera
Santa Barbara,CA
Summary
Reliable Counselor lends skilled supervision, activity planning and organization to individual patient assessment and treatment. Adeptly navigates stressful environments to deliver optimized outcomes. Dedicated to balancing high degree of compassionate care with privacy and understanding. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
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Certification
Work History
Counselor-in-Training
Zona Seca
Santa Barbara, CA
08.2017 - 11.2017
- Provided individual, family, and group counseling sessions to clients.
- Conducted intake assessments and interviews with clients to determine their needs.
- Developed treatment plans in collaboration with other professionals on the team.
- Maintained accurate records of client progress notes and treatment plans.
- Facilitated educational workshops for clients to help them develop life skills.
- Assisted with crisis intervention when needed and provided referrals to appropriate resources.
- Collaborated with other staff members to ensure proper communication between all parties involved in a client's care plan.
- Participated in weekly case conferences to discuss strategies for helping clients achieve goals and objectives.
- Attended court hearings as an advocate for clients seeking legal assistance or representation.
- Advised individuals regarding mental health issues, such as depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder.
- Observed licensed clinicians providing therapy services to gain insight into best practices for working with clients.
- Created presentations on various topics related to mental health awareness and education.
- Encouraged positive behavior changes through motivational interviewing techniques.
- Led activities designed to improve social skills and address emotional regulation difficulties.
- Assisted in the development of individualized service plans based on the specific needs of each client.
- Performed administrative tasks such as scheduling appointments, filing paperwork, and completing insurance forms.
- Complied with federal and corporate guidelines to safeguard continuous level of patient confidentiality.
- Conducted continuing education programs, seminars and workshops and participated in professional development activities to offer added value to patients.
- Maintained clinical records to promote strong compliance with federal standards.
- Researched patient cases to understand issues and provide current needs assessment.
- Communicated with patients during group therapy sessions and provided opportunities for participants to share personal experiences.
- Collaborated to set goals and outline steps to achieve objectives.
- Encouraged development of relevant skills to help overcome specific concerns.
- Responded to crisis situations when severe mental health and behavioral issues arose.
- Met with clients to understand individual needs and develop personalized counseling plans.
Education
MBA - Non-Profit Organizations
Antioch University
Yellow Springs, OH06-2023
Master of Arts - Clinical Psychology
Antioch University
Los Angeles01-2019
Master of Arts - Clinical Psychology
Antioch University
Santa Barbara, CA01-2014
Bachelor of Arts - Clinical Psychology
Antioch University Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, CA06-2013
Skills
- Relaxation Techniques
- Patient Intake
- Group Sessions
- Case Notes
- Individual Sessions
- Client Progress Analysis
- Crisis Intervention
- Mediation
- Group Facilitation
- Clinical Records Maintenance
- Patient Assessments
Affiliations
- Tai Chi Practitioner
- Qi Gong Practitioner
- Buddhist Spirituality
Certification
- Certified Alcohol and Drugs Counselor
Languages
English
Professional
Spanish
Professional
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Counselor-in-Training
Zona Seca
08.2017 - 11.2017
MBA - Non-Profit Organizations
Antioch University
Master of Arts - Clinical Psychology
Antioch University
Master of Arts - Clinical Psychology
Antioch University
Bachelor of Arts - Clinical Psychology
Antioch University Santa Barbara
- Certified Alcohol and Drugs Counselor
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