Jacquelin Gaytan
Summary
Skilled, proactive, and versatile professional with experience in providing therapy and specialized treatment plans for youth with emotional disturbances. Strengths include strong interpersonal skills, a patient-focused approach, problem-solving abilities, and a proven track record of fostering strong relationships with clients and team members. Previous work has led to significant improvements in client behavior and emotional well-being, showcasing abilities in crisis intervention and conflict resolution.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Therapeutic Behavioral Specialist
La Cheim School
06.2021 - Current
- Provided individual and family therapy to children with severe emotional disturbances.
- Conducted assessments of clients' mental health and developed treatment plans based on results.
- Educated families about the therapeutic process and strategies for implementing effective behavior management techniques at home.
- Collaborated with other professionals, such as psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, teachers, and counselors, in order to ensure comprehensive care for clients.
- Assisted clients in developing life skills, such as problem-solving, communication, conflict resolution, anger management, coping skills, and decision-making abilities.
- Maintained detailed records of clinical observations, interventions provided, progress made towards goals and outcomes achieved.
- Participated in weekly team meetings to discuss case updates and plan interventions accordingly.
- Provided psychoeducation on topics such as substance abuse prevention, cognitive distortions, and mindfulness.
- Organized recreational activities designed to increase self-esteem, while teaching socialization skills.
- Worked collaboratively with school personnel in order to create a positive learning environment for clients who were struggling academically or socially.
- Engaged clients in various creative activities aimed at helping them express their emotions more effectively.
- Presented student behavioral data during IEP meetings to determine plan changes and progress.
- Provided educational and other informational services to individuals to aid in making educational or vocational plans.
- Implemented crisis intervention techniques when necessary to de-escalate situations involving aggression or self-harm behaviors.
Energy Specialist
Rising Sun Center for Opportunity
06.2019 - 09.2019
- Provided administrative support, including scheduling appointments, maintaining records, and reaching out to clients via in-person or phone calls.
- Addressed customer complaints, identified causes of problems, and provided solutions.
- Created and maintained detailed records of outreach activities, including contact lists, event calendars, and program outcomes.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of California - Davis
Davis, CASkills
- Data collection and analysis
- Confidentiality
- Verbal and writing communication
- Crisis Intervention
- Exceptional problem solver
- Therapeutic expertise
- Organizational Skills
- Documentation And Reporting
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
English
Native/ Bilingual
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Therapeutic Behavioral Specialist
La Cheim School
06.2021 - Current
Energy Specialist
Rising Sun Center for Opportunity
06.2019 - 09.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of California - Davis
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