Caring, passionate, hardworking Program Therapist with a proven track record at University Behavioral Health of Denton, adept at individualized therapeutic support and comprehensive case coordination. Excels at time management, leading therapeutic groups, ensuring optimal client stabilization and ensuring quality aftercare. Excellent planning and problem-solving skills paired with methodical and thorough approach.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Program Therapist
University Behavioral Health of Denton
03.2023 - Current
Managing consistently large caseload effectively, maintaining timely and accurate documentation for all clients throughout the course of treatment.
Conducting thorough psychosocial assessments for new clients and collaborated with multidisciplinary treatment team members to ensure specific and individualized treatment plans.
Completed education component (15 hours) to become Certified Group Psychotherapist to stay current on industry trends and best practices
Adapting therapy approaches to accommodate clients' cultural backgrounds, ensuring respect for diversity and increased effectiveness of interventions.
Developed four-week schedule and curriculum for adult unit psycho educational groups
Worked as sole program therapist on adult unit for eight months
Consistently stay until the work is done for the day
Place emphasis on stabilizing clients and collaboratively working with them to find best aftercare treatment plan
Executive Vaccine Customer Representative
Merck & Co., Inc
01.1999 - 12.2022
Promoted full line of vaccines to FPs, IMs, and Pediatricians
Promoted asthma, migraine, cardiac, diabetic, BP and anti- inflammatory medications to FPs, IMs, Psychiatrists, Pediatricians, Cardiologists and Orthopedic Surgeons
Promoted to Senior Professional Representative 2001 and Executive Professional Representative 2004
Won multiple awards including: Vice President's Club (Top 10% in nation) 2002; 2004; Vice President Premier Club (Top 5% in nation 2005)
Numerous Awards of Excellence (1999-2022)Awards for Leadership, Team Player, Increases in Sales, Communications with HCPs, Mentoring, Leading Training Classes, Collaboration
Education
Master of Arts - Professional Counseling
Amberton University
Garland, TX
12-2017
BBA - Sales And Industrial Marketing Management
University of North Texas
Denton, TX
Associate of Science - Medical Laboratory Science
El Centro College
Dallas, TX
Skills
Clinical evaluation skills
Proactive relapse avoidance techniques
Multicultural competence
Individualized therapeutic support
Cross-functional teamwork
Dependable performance
Commitment to ethical standards
Group therapy leadership
Comprehensive discharge plan creation
Comprehensive case coordination
Effective time management
De-escalation techniques
Accomplishments
Nominated UBH Employee of the month January 2024
Certification
Licensed Professional Counselor May 20, 2024 Texas License Number 87836
Completed requirements for Certified Group Psychotherapist - awaiting certification
MLT (ASCP) Certification Texas License Number 022091
Critical Care/Complex Needs of Adults at Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital DentonCritical Care/Complex Needs of Adults at Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Denton