Gustavo Arechavala
San Leandro Ca,CA
Summary
Accomplished Mental Health Counselor with 26 years of proven expertise in crisis intervention, needs assessments, medication and ADLs support and clinical documentation. Skilled in developing treatment plans and fostering patient advocacy, I excel in interdisciplinary team collaboration and building rapport. Demonstrated success in improving patient outcomes through effective care plan development and cultural sensitivity.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Mental Health Counselor II
San Mateo City and County
2003.08 - 2024.02
- Provided intensive case management and counseling services to SMI population as in patients in psychiatric units, while conserved in locked in facilities, incarcerated and out in the community.
- Managed 15 MH County funded beds in 3 different shelters and provided clients with ADL support as required by shelter guidelines. Evaluated these clients' ADLs periodically to determine if they needed a higher level of care.
- Provided patients with crisis management, deescalation and performed 51/50 evaluations.
- Worked closely with a multidisciplinary team of professional including physicians, psychiatrist, social worker performing patients needs assessment, discharge planning and setting up rap around support for the patient upon discharge.
- Implemented self-care practices for personal wellbeing and modeled healthy coping strategies for clients to emulate in their own lives.
- Evaluated client progress using standardized assessment tools, continuously refining treatment plans to address changing needs.
- Strengthened family support systems by providing psychoeducation and facilitating open communication between patients and their loved ones.
- Built rapport with diverse client populations, utilizing empathetic listening skills and culturally sensitive therapeutic practices.
- Maintained detailed documentation of clinical notes and conducted thorough assessments and developing customized treatment plans in Avatar.
- Acted as First Responder and a Civil Servant MH provided in the event of fires , flooding , earthquakes and other natural disasters.
Mental Health Worker III
City and County of San Francisco
2001.02 - 2007.05
- Provided crisis intervention and de-escalation to children under 18 years old.
- Conducted 51/50 Evaluations at schools and hospitals. Monitor child for safety while evaluated and determine if he/she met 51/50 criteria for hospitalization.
- Promoted a positive therapeutic environment through clear communication and consistent reinforcement of established boundaries within treatment settings both with the child and the family.
- Develop treatment plan and documented client progress in confidential files.
- Monitored patient progress through regular assessments and documentation, ensuring accurate tracking of treatment effectiveness.
Program Coordinator
Glide Memorial Church
1992.01 - 2000.04
- Supervised and evaluated HIV Counseling and Testing staff.
- Organized events, trainings and workshops to engage client in to harm reduction practices,
- Assisted in grant writing,, program development and delivery of services per grant expectations and guidelines.
- Led training sessions for staff and volunteers, fostering a knowledgeable and cohesive team environment.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
San Francisco State University
San Francisco, CA06.1994
Skills
- Treatment Planning
- Building rapport
- Individual Counseling
- Crisis Intervention
- Suicide Prevention
- Individual and Group Counseling
- Clinical Documentation.
- Mental health evaluations including 51/50
- Risk Assessments and harm reduction
- Patient Advocacy
- Cultural Sensitivity
- Community Resources
- Substance abuse support
- Interdisciplinary Team Collaboration
- Child and Adolescent Counseling
- Care Plan Development
- Substance Abuse Counseling
- Patient Referrals
- Discharge Planning
- Bilingual in Spanish.
Timeline
Mental Health Counselor II
San Mateo City and County
2003.08 - 2024.02
Mental Health Worker III
City and County of San Francisco
2001.02 - 2007.05
Program Coordinator
Glide Memorial Church
1992.01 - 2000.04
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
San Francisco State University
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