Idaly Chávez-Soto
Bilingual, LPC-A
Fort Worth
Summary
Compassionate Mental Health Therapist with background in delivering client-focused care in various mental health settings. Strengths include ability to develop individualized treatment plans, adeptness at crisis management and skills in facilitating group therapy sessions. Notable contributions include successful stabilization of high-risk patients and implementation of innovative therapeutic techniques for better patient outcomes.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Bilingual Mental Health Therapist
Invicta Service Group, LLC
Weatherford
08.2024 - Current
- Developed treatment plans based on assessments and client needs.
- Provided individual and group therapy sessions for diverse client populations.
- Maintained accurate documentation of client progress and treatment outcomes.
- Conducted assessments to diagnose mental illness, develop treatment plans and monitor progress.
- Counseled patients on stress management techniques such as relaxation exercises, mindfulness meditation, and cognitive-behavioral therapy.
Bilingual Program Therapist II
Pathlight Mood and Anxiety
Fort Worth
02.2022 - 01.2024
- Led group curriculum, facilitation and therapeutic milieu skills
- Cross-trained across the levels of care within PHP and IOP
- Milieu Management- De-escalation and crisis management, behavior coaching, Conducted self-harm and suicide safety checks, supported morning routine in PHP programming, collected weights, vitals and urine analysis
- Understanding of de-escalation techniques and ACT/DBT skills training
- Knowledge and application of Trauma Informed Care
- Demonstrated knowledge of the variety of ways clients express stress reactions both behaviorally (e.g., avoidance, aggression, passivity) and psychologically/emotionally (e.g., hyperarousal, avoidance, intrusive memories)
Education Specialist
Pathlight Mood and Anxiety
Fort Worth
02.2022 - 08.2023
- Facilitate school time 2 hours a day, 5 days a week, communicate outcome with parents
- Provide education support to patients by highlighting a strengths-based approach to learning
- Complete education assessments in EMR, discuss potential 504 planning with patient and parents
- Advocate for patient needs in partnership with patient's school officials as needed
Spanish and Religion Teacher
Saint Rita Catholic School
Fort Worth
08.2020 - 10.2021
- Develop and document weekly lesson plans consistent with curriculum guidelines.
- Provide a grade-appropriate instructional program of engaging and interactive activities for various grade levels.
- Assess and document student progress
- Implement lesson plans, utilizing techniques to motivate, challenge and engage students.
- Interact effectively and responds to all parent communication in a professional, empathetic, and timely manner.
- Work collaboratively with other teachers, staff, and administration.
UC Bilingual Case Manager
Catholic Charities Fort Worth
Fort Worth
01.2019 - 06.2021
- Engaged minor’s sponsor by maintaining regular contact to monitor and track progress in preparation for reunifying with minor.
- Monitored and evaluated the minor’s progress and adjust service plan and/or delivery as necessary.
- Available for after-hours crisis response for intensive case management as needed
- Provide transportation and accompany minor by traveling with them during the final step of the reunification process
Bilingual Student Counselor
Cristo Rey Fort Worth High School
Fort Worth
06.2018 - 09.2018
- Delivered a comprehensive developmental guidance program for all students to promote student success and school completion.
- Respected student confidentiality and the integrity of the educational process as evidence by accurate student schedules.
- Advocated for students, mediates and facilitates on behalf of student interests and needs.
- Engaged students in the personalized education, career awareness, and college readiness activities.
- Communicated effectively to disseminate information about students to other professionals as appropriate for follow up and disposition.
- Provided responsive, intentional counseling to students identified as needing additional support to address specific student outcomes and identified goals.
- Maintained accurate professional records of counseling and Student Support Services related activities on a daily basis.
Bilingual Case Manager
True Worth Place
Fort Worth
03.2018 - 07.2018
- Responsible for case management activities for unsheltered guests including information and referrals, life skills training, and long-term goal planning with clients.
- Duties include assessment of needs, identification resources matched to the need, coordination with clients to connect with needs, and documentation of those services.
- Providing empathetic listening and emotional support to homeless guests with mental illness and connecting them to appropriate resources best suited to meet their distinct needs.
Bilingual Client Service Specialist
Presbyterian Night Shelter - LSB Women’s Shelter
Fort Worth
08.2017 - 03.2018
- Responsible for point of entry including answering and appropriately routing all calls into the building.
- Display excellent customer service skills in verifying and greeting all clients, volunteers, and visitors as they enter the building.
- Serve shelter guests in assisting them to acquire everyday essentials such as toiletries, bedding, linens, and clothing.
- Assessing crisis intervention at the social, physical, and medical levels in knowing when to contact appropriate medical professionals for further assistance.
Bilingual School Counselor Intern – Evers Park E.
Denton Independent School District
Denton
08.2017 - 12.2017
- Creates a respectful atmosphere focused on customer service.
- Respects student confidentiality and the integrity of the educational process.
- Engages students in personalized education, career interest and awareness and college readiness activities (inventories, exploration, and guidance lessons)
- Advocates for students, mediates and facilitates on behalf of student interests and needs.
- Work was supervised by experienced educational staff, and individual/group work is supervised by a licensed school counselor.
Bilingual Center Assistant
Alliance for Children
Fort Worth
10.2016 - 08.2017
- Translate/interpret for Spanish speaking clients as needed, including phone calls, written statements of clients/witnesses/SUS, or face-to-face interviews.
- Provide clerical support at the center including distribution of mail to all personnel housed at center, answering and directing all incoming calls to appropriate professionals, scheduling/coordinating room appointments and meetings, maintain and updating voicemail system.
Bilingual School Counselor Intern -Newton Rayzor E.
Denton Independent School District
Denton
01.2017 - 05.2017
- Creates a respectful atmosphere focused on customer service.
- Respects student confidentiality and the integrity of the educational process.
- Engages students in personalized education, career interest and awareness and college readiness activities (inventories, exploration, and guidance lessons)
- Advocates for students, mediates and facilitates on behalf of student interests and needs.
- Work was supervised by experienced educational staff, and individual/group work is supervised by a licensed school counselor.
Bilingual Graduate Clinical Intern
PSP Professional Services Inc.
Fort Worth
08.2016 - 05.2017
- Performed supervised individual and group counseling for adults and children, crisis intervention, and consultation/outreach. Provided intakes and appropriate referrals.
- Completed other related tasks that are a part of the agency's operation.
- Work was supervised by professional staff, and individual clinical work is supervised by a licensed therapist.
Secondary Spanish Teacher Cleburne High School
Cleburne Independent School District
Cleburne
08.2015 - 08.2016
- Plan and use appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, and equipment that reflect understanding of the learning styles and needs of students assigned.
- Conduct ongoing assessment of student achievement through formal and informal testing.
- Work cooperatively with special education teachers to modify curricula as needed for special education students according to guidelines established in Individual Education Plans (IEP).
Secondary Spanish Teacher- TEAM Alternative High School
Cleburne Independent School District
Cleburne
08.2013 - 08.2016
- Develop and implement lesson plans that fulfill the requirements of district’s curriculum program and show written evidence of preparation as required.
- Present subject matter according to guidelines established by Texas Education Agency, board policies, and administrative regulations.
- Conduct assessment of student learning styles and use results to plan instructional activities.
Spanish Teacher-A.D. Wheat Middle School
Cleburne Independent School District
Cleburne
08.2013 - 08.2015
- Plan and use appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, and equipment that reflect understanding of the learning styles and needs of students assigned.
- Conduct ongoing assessment of student achievement through formal and informal testing.
- Work cooperatively with special education teachers to modify curricula as needed for special education students according to guidelines established in Individual Education Plans (IEP).
- Participate in staff development activities to improve job-related skills.
- Keep informed of and comply with state, district, and school regulations and policies for classroom teachers.
Bilingual Educational Aide- Cesar Chavez Elementary
Fort Worth Independent School District
Fort Worth
10.2012 - 08.2013
- Prepare instruction of students, by providing one-to-one and/or group instruction; administering informal assessments; preparing worksheets, bulletin boards, tests, and charts, for students; assist in ordering materials and supplies and any materials needed for instruction.
- Implement the developmental, behavioral, and/or academic program. Monitor special education students on school campus (accompany special education students to the office, bus, nurse, class; supervise special education students in classroom, cafeteria, or playground).
AVID Tutor Polytechnic High School
Fort Worth Independent School District
Fort Worth
09.2011 - 08.2012
- Acknowledge the individuality of all AVID students and work to develop their academic and personal pride. Actively participate in collaborative groups and tutorials.
- Conduct tutorial sessions that underscore the principle of collaborative learning and the practice of students teaching other students through discussion of class and text notes.
- Facilitate the tutorial learning process and implement AVID methodologies.
Bilingual Client Advocate
SafeHaven of Tarrant County
Arlington
08.2011 - 08.2012
- Answer Crisis Hotline, assess caller’s needs, determine eligibility for shelter admission, or makes appropriate referral. Complete intake procedures for each client, arrange for immediate needs of family.
- Manage shelter operations including: enforcing shelter rules, policies and procedures, ensuring a calm, supportive atmosphere, maintaining the security of the shelter, distributing incoming client mail, supporting client participation in group meetings.
- Document appropriate information in client files and communication log in a timely manner. Complete all appropriate forms maintained in resident files. Maintain required statistical paperwork including extensive data entry into client database.
Bilingual Social Work Intern
S.A.V.E Program/Child Protective Services
Arlington
08.2009 - 05.2010
- Answer clients calls, assesses caller’s needs, determine eligibility for program admission, or make appropriate referral
- Conduct house visits to ensure the well-being of the minors and to provide the family with the necessary tools to maintain a house budget along with addressing any other family concerns
- Advocate for clients by connecting them to community resources such as counseling and food banks. Providing clients with brief financial assistance by distributing groceries, school supplies, and clothes.
- Conduct school visits to meet with school counselors and discuss the family’s needs evaluate client’s case to ensure that the proper referral was given
Education
ENL Graduate Licensure -
Notre Dame University
South Bend, Indiana06.2025
Master of Arts in Theology -
Saint Joseph’s College of Maine
Standish, Maine05.2021
Master of Science in Counseling & Development - Community Counseling/School Counseling
Texas Woman's University
Denton, Texas12.2018
Bachelor of Science in Sociology - Minor in Criminal Justice
Texas Wesleyan University
Fort Worth, Texas12.2011
Bachelor of Science - Spanish Language And Literature
Texas Wesleyan University
Fort Worth, TX05-2011
Skills
- Treatment planning
- Crisis intervention
- Behavioral assessment
- Client advocacy
- Group facilitation
- Cultural competency
Certification
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, Texas Behavioral Executive Council March 2024
English as a New Language Educator Certification (EC-12), Notre Dame University, July 2023
American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages Advanced Proficiency Certified December 2011
Awards
Chi Sigma Iota Counseling Academic & Professional Honor Society Sept. 2017-Present
Volunteer Experience
- Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church, Bilingual Church Child/Youth Group Assistant, Fort Worth, Texas, 2007-08, 2020-08, I instructed and cared for each child, as they gradually gained knowledge of their spirituality and how to better serve their community.
- Catholic Charities Fort Worth, Bilingual Gabriel Project Volunteer, Fort Worth, Texas, 2023-08, Present, I build friendships and support Gabriel Project mothers and babies via friendly communication, prayer, and basic needs care in the delivery of resources.
Timeline
Bilingual Mental Health Therapist
Invicta Service Group, LLC
08.2024 - Current
Bilingual Program Therapist II
Pathlight Mood and Anxiety
02.2022 - 01.2024
Education Specialist
Pathlight Mood and Anxiety
02.2022 - 08.2023
Spanish and Religion Teacher
Saint Rita Catholic School
08.2020 - 10.2021
UC Bilingual Case Manager
Catholic Charities Fort Worth
01.2019 - 06.2021
Bilingual Student Counselor
Cristo Rey Fort Worth High School
06.2018 - 09.2018
Bilingual Case Manager
True Worth Place
03.2018 - 07.2018
Bilingual Client Service Specialist
Presbyterian Night Shelter - LSB Women’s Shelter
08.2017 - 03.2018
Bilingual School Counselor Intern – Evers Park E.
Denton Independent School District
08.2017 - 12.2017
Bilingual School Counselor Intern -Newton Rayzor E.
Denton Independent School District
01.2017 - 05.2017
Bilingual Center Assistant
Alliance for Children
10.2016 - 08.2017
Bilingual Graduate Clinical Intern
PSP Professional Services Inc.
08.2016 - 05.2017
Secondary Spanish Teacher Cleburne High School
Cleburne Independent School District
08.2015 - 08.2016
Secondary Spanish Teacher- TEAM Alternative High School
Cleburne Independent School District
08.2013 - 08.2016
Spanish Teacher-A.D. Wheat Middle School
Cleburne Independent School District
08.2013 - 08.2015
Bilingual Educational Aide- Cesar Chavez Elementary
Fort Worth Independent School District
10.2012 - 08.2013
AVID Tutor Polytechnic High School
Fort Worth Independent School District
09.2011 - 08.2012
Bilingual Client Advocate
SafeHaven of Tarrant County
08.2011 - 08.2012
Bilingual Social Work Intern
S.A.V.E Program/Child Protective Services
08.2009 - 05.2010
ENL Graduate Licensure -
Notre Dame University
Master of Arts in Theology -
Saint Joseph’s College of Maine
Master of Science in Counseling & Development - Community Counseling/School Counseling
Texas Woman's University
Bachelor of Science in Sociology - Minor in Criminal Justice
Texas Wesleyan University
Bachelor of Science - Spanish Language And Literature
Texas Wesleyan University