Herlinda Hernandez
Boerne,TX
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Professional Counselor
Hill Country MHDD Centers
08.2016 - Current
- Maintained accurate and timely documentation, adhering to ethical standards and guidelines for professional practice.
- Enhanced client well-being by utilizing evidence-based therapy techniques and individualized treatment plans.
- Bio-psycho-social comprehensive intake assessments
- DSM-V diagnostic determination
- Completed a uniform assessment for children adolescent and adults
Chemical Dependency Counselor Intern
AAMA - Selena Center, Residential Group Home
04.2015 - 08.2016
- Maintained accurate documentation of client progress, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and facilitating effective communication among team members.
- Served as a liaison between clients and their families, educating loved ones on addiction dynamics and promoting healthy communication patterns.
- Implemented relapse prevention strategies into treatment planning, equipping clients with tools to maintain long-term sobriety.
- Prepared detailed discharge plans, with patient input, for successful recovery progress after treatment.
- Group and Individual Counseling
Weight Loss Counselor
Medifast Weight Control Center
10.2014 - 04.2015
- One-on-one weekly counseling sessions
- Cognitive Behavioral lifestyle modification training
- Monitor progress and goal setting
Qualified Mental Health Professional
Hill Country MHDD Centers
11.2012 - 09.2014
- Increased client engagement by utilizing evidence-based practices using Illness Management and Recovery Interventions.
- Develop and implement person centered treatment plans.
- On-call crisis suicide assessment and screening for hospitalization.
Education
Master of Arts - Counseling
The University of Texas At San Antonio
San Antonio, TX05-2012
Skills
- Depression treatment
- Anxiety management
- Child and adolescent counseling
- Psychotherapy techniques
- Behavior modification
- Mental health assessment
- Suicide prevention
- Multicultural competence
- Substance abuse counseling
- Intake assessments
Certification
- Certified Clinical Mental Health Counselor (CCMHC) - National Board for Certified Counselors.
- Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LCADC) - State Licensing Boards.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Certification
- Trauma Focused - Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Cognitive Processing Therapy
Timeline
Licensed Professional Counselor
Hill Country MHDD Centers
08.2016 - Current
Chemical Dependency Counselor Intern
AAMA - Selena Center, Residential Group Home
04.2015 - 08.2016
Weight Loss Counselor
Medifast Weight Control Center
10.2014 - 04.2015
Qualified Mental Health Professional
Hill Country MHDD Centers
11.2012 - 09.2014
- Certified Clinical Mental Health Counselor (CCMHC) - National Board for Certified Counselors.
- Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LCADC) - State Licensing Boards.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Certification
- Trauma Focused - Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Cognitive Processing Therapy
Master of Arts - Counseling
The University of Texas At San Antonio
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