Isaac Goncalves
Williamsburg,VA
Summary
Empathetic Mental Health Counselor highly accomplished in treating mood disorders, anxiety disorders, crisis intervention, and treatment analysis and planning. Genuine and accommodating individual eligible for LCSW licensure in the fall of 2024. With roughly 10 years of vast experience in the non-profit sector assisting clients in need of material, emotional, and psychological support. Exceptionally well-versed in facilitating counseling sessions and implementing ethical, evidence-based clinical interventions. Seeking to explore the professional world of academia through investing in the next cohort of exceptional VCU social work graduates.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Mental Health Counselor - Social Work Supervisee
Abundant Life Partners
09.2021 - Current
- Provided mental health counseling for individuals, families, and couples with a wide range of diagnoses.
- Employed modalities of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Internal Family Systems, Emotion Focused Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Existential Psychotherapy, and Gottman to assist patients.
- Displayed sensitivity to cultural and linguistic needs of the clients and families served by translating agency-wide policies and forms, conducting sessions in both english and Spanish, and supervising students working with clients to whom English is a second language.
- Improved patient treatment outcomes by conducting thorough assessments and developing customized treatment plans.
- Served as an advocate for clients through coordination of care with various systems including healthcare providers, insurance companies, educational institutions.
- Assisted clients with medication management.
Program Supervisor
The Bowery Mission
10.2012 - 10.2017
- Developed a community center that served over 300 students in the South Bronx.
- Created trauma-sensitive, culturally appropriate programming focusing on social-emotional learning.
- Created and launched a highly-effective mentoring program spanning the South Bronx and East Harlem neighborhoods with over 120 students and 60 volunteer mentors.
- Conducted trainings for volunteers regularly and gave talks for large groups weekly.
- Worked with a development team to engage with donors, apply for grants, and manage program budget.
- Wrote and implemented curriculum for over 20 classes offered.
Education
Master of Science - Social Work
Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, VA05.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Music Performance
Nyack College
Nyack, NY05.2012
Skills
- Adept at Treatment and Discharge Planning
- Skilled in Intake Interviewing
- Case Documentation
- Individual and Group Counseling
- Clinical Interventions
- Spanish and Portuguese Fluency
- Family Systems Theory
- Trauma-Informed Care
Timeline
Mental Health Counselor - Social Work Supervisee
Abundant Life Partners
09.2021 - Current
Program Supervisor
The Bowery Mission
10.2012 - 10.2017
Master of Science - Social Work
Virginia Commonwealth University
Bachelor of Arts - Music Performance
Nyack College
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