Javier Ornelas
Edinburg,TX
Summary
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate with proven abilities to support clients in overcoming emotional and mental health issues. Known for achieving positive outcomes through evidence-based therapeutic practices and personalized treatment plans. Team-oriented with strong focus on collaboration and adaptable to changing client needs, demonstrating empathy and active listening skills. Dedicated to making a positive change in the world and understanding that it can all start with one person.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate
Family Foremost Mental Health and Wellness Center
Edinburg, TX
11.2024 - Current
- Provided individual/group counseling in person and through Zoom
- Practiced intake process with clients
- Provided counseling for variety of clients, including children and adolescents
- Practiced multiple counseling strategies
- Developed personalized treatment plans based on comprehensive assessments and client needs.
- Monitored client progress, adjusting strategies as necessary to ensure optimal outcomes.
- Educated clients and families on coping strategies and available mental health resources.
- Maintained accurate and timely documentation, adhering to ethical standards and guidelines for professional practice.
Fall/Summer Intern
Hope Family Health Center
McAllen, TX
06.2023 - 12.2023
- Provided individual counseling
- Administered a variety of measurement instruments such as the GAD-7 and PHQ-9
- Provided emotional support and guidance for clients who expressed suicidal ideations
- Administered Brief Therapy sessions for clients via phone call
- Coordinated communication between departments, enhancing workflow efficiency.
- Participated in team meetings to discuss patient feedback and service improvements.
- Prepared educational materials for community outreach programs, promoting health awareness.
- Participated in workshops and presentations related to projects to gain knowledge.
- Assisted in patient intake processes, ensuring accurate data collection and entry.
Spring Intern
UTRGV Counseling and Training Clinic
Edinburg, TX
01.2023 - 05.2023
- Attended weekly sessions with supervisor and received feedback
- Implemented specific interventions to decrease behavior excesses and increase behavioral deficits.
- Applied skills learned in classes to counseling sessions
- Maintained high level of patient confidentiality to comply with all federal and company regulations.
- Counseled clients to help understand and overcome personal, social and behavioral problems.
Mental Health Tech
South Texas Behavioral Health Center
Edinburg, TX
10.2019 - 03.2020
- Attended to patient needs
- Maintained a clean work environment
- Observed patient’s behavior every 15 minutes and maintained a log of their activities
- Administered Blood Sugar and Blood Pressure tests to patients
- Talked down patients in aggressive states of mind
- Monitored patient behavior to ensure safety and compliance with treatment plans.
- Assisted in administering medications and maintaining accurate medication records.
Spring Intern
Family Focus Psychological Services
McAllen, TX
01.2018 - 05.2018
- Collaborated with consulting psychologist and program manager by discussing psychosocial progress and intervention
- Developed rapport with high-functioning autistic children and successfully helped them to meet behavioral and cognitive goals
- Maintained office cleanliness at all times
- Administered and scored a variety of tests taken by patients; assessed and tracked progress occasionally
- Conducted clerical work such as organizing patient files and recovering files for doctor as requested
Education
Master of Education - Psychology
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Edinburg, TX12-2018
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Edinburg, TX12-2018
Skills
- Self-esteem building
- Child and adolescent counseling
- Anger management
- Mental health assessment
- Intake assessments
- Treatment plans
- Treatment Planning
- Client records management
Certification
- Texas State Board of Examiners of Professional Counselors
- Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, License number 95548
- Effective: June 20, 2024 – June 20, 2029
- Supervised by Dr. James F. Whittenberg, PhD, LPC-S, LCDC, NCC, ACS
- NPI number 1649147398
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate
Family Foremost Mental Health and Wellness Center
11.2024 - Current
Fall/Summer Intern
Hope Family Health Center
06.2023 - 12.2023
Spring Intern
UTRGV Counseling and Training Clinic
01.2023 - 05.2023
Mental Health Tech
South Texas Behavioral Health Center
10.2019 - 03.2020
Spring Intern
Family Focus Psychological Services
01.2018 - 05.2018
Master of Education - Psychology
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley