Gabriela Hernandez
Walnut Park,CA
Summary
Self-motivated, dedicated and empathic, with a passion for the well- being of families. An array of
educational experience and employment history with a high interest in assisting the homeless community.
Proven ability to assist individuals and groups from all diversities with resources as well as interpersonal
skills.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Mental Health Clinician for Intern Housing
Gabriela Hernandez, Holliday’s Helping Hands
, MSW
01.2020 - Current
- Managed 4 sites to provide services to over 120 patients.
- Supervised case managers to review progress notes
- Established collaborative team building meetings for problem solving strategies
- Provide individual and group counseling services, assess and provide services in English/Spanish to adults and family who are experiencing homelessness
- Evaluate needs of patients and develop treatment/service plans accordingly
- Provided input and evaluation of programming to staff for quality improvement
- Assist in providing clinical information and support to treatment team
- Collaborate and conduct mental health training for all staff
- Assist in intensive case management and outreach based on needs of patients.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions
- Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend and holiday shifts
- Worked within applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere
- Resolved conflicts and negotiated mutually beneficial agreements between parties
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships
- Developed and implemented performance improvement strategies and plans to promote continuous improvement
- Created spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel for daily, weekly and monthly reporting
- Collaborated with team members to achieve target results
- Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service
Mental Health Clinician
Lennox Math Science & Technology, LMSTA
08.2017 - 06.2019
- Provide mental health assessments, evaluations, and therapeutic services in English/Spanish to youths ages 14-18 in learning environment
- Collaborate with parents, teachers, psychologists, and school staff to problem-solve behavior challenges for students who receive special education services and ensure to appropriate education and mental health services.
- Created and cultivated project guidelines and leveraged student feedback to create and launch positive learning program
- Involved clients' family members in planning social service programs
- Applied array of different methodologies to assist patients with therapy
- Developed goal-oriented psychoeducational and activity therapy groups to improve clients' level of functioning
- Provided comprehensive case management services, created treatment plans and connected clients and families to appropriate resources
- Directed family-centered, strengths-based, culturally competent and individualized intakes and assessments
- Ran individual therapy and family therapy sessions for children ages 14 to 18
- Consulted with other staff members regarding treatment plans as deemed appropriate by team leader
- Guided clients in effective therapeutic exercises integrated from Cognitive Behavior Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Mental Health Clinician
Pacific Asian Counseling Services, PACS
01.2013 - 08.2017
- Provide mental health assessments, evaluations, and therapeutic services in English/Spanish to the community at non-profit, Department of Mental Health funded community agency utilizing Medi-Cal and Department of Children & Family Services funding for services to clients and their families
- Trained in Evidence-Based Practices based on Los Angeles County requirements certification:
- Caring For Our Families (CFOF), Child Parent Psychotherapy (CPP),Trauma Focused
- Cognitive Behavior Therapy (TF-CBT), Certified in Managing Adaptive Practices (MAP)
- Trained in infant mental health services
- ICARE assessment, DC: 0-3R diagnosing, ASQ assessments,Best Practices, Atypical/Typical
- Behavior, Sensory Integration and Self-Regulation, Social emotional milestones and development, Brain development and attachment, P-5 Core Competencies
- Experience in assessment/intake procedures
- Participation in multi-disciplinary team workshops for treatment of clients and their families
- Provide treatment to children, adults, groups, and families in outpatient setting, in-home, and on school sites.
- Applied array of different methodologies to assist patients with therapy
- Developed goal-oriented psychoeducational and activity therapy groups to improve clients' level of functioning
- Provided comprehensive case management services, created treatment plans and connected clients and families to appropriate resources
- Directed family-centered, strengths-based, culturally competent and individualized intakes and assessments
- Guided clients in effective therapeutic exercises integrated from Cognitive Behavior Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Consulted with other staff members regarding treatment plans as deemed appropriate by team leader
- Encouraged patients to discuss experiences in group and individual settings
- Led educational seminars and lectures at local community mental health centers to expand awareness of mental health symptoms and issues
- Worked collaboratively with other mental health professionals to provide consistent care and minimize diversion
LAC+USC Hospital
09.2010 - 05.2011
- Provide crisis intervention and resources for individuals in emergency room
- Conducted bio-psychosocial assessments to inpatients and outpatients
- Focus on homeless community by attending Skid Row Housing and homeless shelters in Downtown
- LA
- Evaluate medical and psychosocial needs of participants
- Reevaluation and revision of care of plans of patients and families coping with end of life illness
- Provide bereavement counseling to family members
- Discharge plan with patients
Intern
Clinica Monseñor Oscar A
Romero
09.2009 - 05.2010
- Provide therapeutic intervention services for adults using individual, family and group treatment
- Conducted bio-psychosocial mental health assessment utilizing strength based approach assessment
- Executed crisis intervention and suicide/homicide assessments
- Attended community outreach programs to assist homeless and low income families with case management and counseling services
- Clinical case management and community outreach
- Facilitated therapeutic and psycho-educational workshops pertaining to mental health, stress and anger management, and healthy relationships
- Ensured confidentiality of all communications and records as well as submit timely documentation and reports.
- Analyzed problems and worked with teams to develop solutions
- Collaborated with team to optimize workflow and achieve objectives
- Researched and reviewed information in support of daily objectives
- Liaised with clients to assess needs and responded to inquiries
- Took meeting notes and compiled paperwork to support department
- Produced high-quality communications for internal and external use
Education
Master of Arts - Social Work, Mental Health
California State University - Dominguez Hills
Carson, CA 01.2022 - 05.2012
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies
California State University - Dominguez Hills
Carson, CA 06.2000 - 06.2002
Skills
Practices, groups, various theoretical interventions
undefinedTimeline
Master of Arts - Social Work, Mental Health
California State University - Dominguez Hills
01.2022 - 05.2012
Mental Health Clinician for Intern Housing
Gabriela Hernandez, Holliday’s Helping Hands
01.2020 - Current
Mental Health Clinician
Lennox Math Science & Technology, LMSTA
08.2017 - 06.2019
Mental Health Clinician
Pacific Asian Counseling Services, PACS
01.2013 - 08.2017
LAC+USC Hospital
09.2010 - 05.2011
Intern
Clinica Monseñor Oscar A
09.2009 - 05.2010
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies
California State University - Dominguez Hills
06.2000 - 06.2002