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Fatima Castro

Salinas,CA

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Mental Health Intern

Pajaro Valley Prevention and Student Assistance
Watsonville, CA
09.2024 - Current
  • Participated in weekly clinical supervision meetings with a licensed clinician.
  • Assisted in the development of treatment plans for clients based on their individual needs.
  • Encouraged clients to express feelings and discuss happenings in life to help develop insight into themselves or relationships.
  • Assisted individuals with stress management, self-esteem and issues associated with emotional and mental health.
  • Developed and implemented treatment plans based on clinical experience and knowledge.

Bilingual Crisis Counselor/Case Manager

Pajaro Valley Prevention and Student Assistance
Watsonville, CA
02.2023 - Current
  • Meet productivity by working 40hrs a week.
  • Provide short-term counseling to stabilize clients in crisis situations by developing individualized safety plans and providing referrals for ongoing counseling services.
  • Working with the administration and faculty of 25 schools to support clients in a school setting.
  • Provide psycho-education to clients about mental health conditions, medication and self-care techniques.
  • Case management services to connect families with necessary outside resources. Advise families on community resources and referral programs, and develop and implement realistic treatment plans to improve their well-being.
  • Assisted with applications for government benefits such as Medicaid or Social Security Disability Insurance.
  • Knowledgeable of Avatar billing for progress notes, psychosocial, and all intake paperwork for Medical.

TBS Coach/Family Specialist

JDT Consultants, INC.
Fresno, CA
08.2022 - 01.2023
  • Implement interventions as outlined in the plan.
    Transfer skills to caregivers and others who are caring for the youth.
  • Monitor the success of interventions and report to the team lead.
    Develop and provide youth-specific activities related to the case plan.
  • Report all incidents and program concerns to Supervisor in a timely manner.
  • Developed therapeutic relationships with clients and their families to ensure effective communication.
  • Monitored client safety by assessing risk factors associated with suicide or self-harm behaviors.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Social & Behavioral Sciences

California State University - Monterey Bay
Seaside, CA
05.2022

Master of Social Work -

San Jose State University
San Jose, CA

Skills

  • Computer literacy: This includes
    knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Avatar, Medical billing, Noteable) and familiarity with email communications
  • Critical Thinking: I'm able to identify and then evaluate possible solutions
    Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from LCSW and LMFT supervisors
  • Ability to communicate with compassion and empathy
  • Clinical Judgment when clients are in a crisis

Trainings

  • Columbia Suicide Severity Rating Scale ( C-SSRS)
  • Trauma Informed Care Perspective On Youth Gang Involvement
  • Trauma Informed Systems
  • Indigenous Language Access & Cultural Sensitivity

Languages

English
Full Professional
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual

Timeline

Mental Health Intern

Pajaro Valley Prevention and Student Assistance
09.2024 - Current

Bilingual Crisis Counselor/Case Manager

Pajaro Valley Prevention and Student Assistance
02.2023 - Current

TBS Coach/Family Specialist

JDT Consultants, INC.
08.2022 - 01.2023

Bachelor of Arts - Social & Behavioral Sciences

California State University - Monterey Bay

Master of Social Work -

San Jose State University

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