Dedicated Mental Health Clinician with a strong work ethic and a genuine concern for others. Fluent in Spanish & English.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Outpatient Clinician & School Based- Clinician at a Day Treatment
Astor Services for Children & Families
09.2022 - Current
Delivered evidence-based counseling services to students with ED or OHI classifications in grades 1st-12th within a specialized school setting.
Provided effective interventions for diverse mental health conditions including complex trauma & comorbidity with ADHD, ASD (level 1), PTSD, Bipolar Disorder, Anxiety Disorders, Psychosis, Substance Use Disorders, and Depression.
Collaborated closely with parents, offering support, advice, and training, while also connecting them to necessary services.
Provided family counseling when needed.
Facilitated multidisciplinary collaboration with other clinicians, psychiatrists, case workers, teachers, crisis workers, and school administrators for enhanced client/family care.
Applied multicultural counseling expertise and understanding of human growth and development to customize support for students and their family members.
Delivered crisis intervention and suicide prevention/intervention on-site as necessary.
Organized and conducted therapeutic groups during school hours to facilitate the development of social skills, distress tolerance skills, and anger management skills among students.
Provided guidance to students in resolving conflicts through mediation
Offered extended support to empower teachers and staff in their responsibilities.
Devised and executed behavior goals and objectives for IEPs, collaborating in CSE meetings.
Outpatient Clinician
Seeking Shalom
03.2021 - Current
Delivered counseling sessions to individuals, couples, and families.
Utilized mediation and relationship reparation skills to guide couples through conflict.
Applied the principles of EFT and the Gottman Method, teaching strategies for effective relationship building.
Organized and led process-oriented groups.
Provided integrated counseling services to individuals seeking to incorporate their faith in their mental health treatment.
Mental Health Intern
Family Services
09.2021 - 04.2022
Delivered individual counseling services to victims of crime
Implemented Trauma-Informed Care practices to enhance treatment outcomes
Assisted clients in implementing boundaries and developing coping skills.
Delivered psychoeducational sessions on the dynamics of abuse and the abuse cycle.
Delivered crisis counseling and intervention.
Education
Master of Arts - Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA
05.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Baking & Pastry Management
Culinary Institute of America
Hyde Park, NY
05.2013
Skills
Fluent in both English and Spanish
Evidence-Based Therapeutic Practices
Collaborates with client & coordinates care
Knowledge of Human Growth and Development
Multi-Cultural Awareness & Sensitivity
Substance Abuse Counseling (IMHATT)
Career Development Counseling
Crisis Intervention/Suicide Prevention Skills
Trauma Informed Care
Intake and Assessment Skills
Familiar with Developmental Disabilities
Relationship Building & Communication Skills
Relationship Repair & Mediation
Experienced in delivering treatment to children, adolescents, and adultsBilingual in Spanish & English
Evidence-Based Therapeutic Practices
Delivers Collaborative and seeks to patient care
Knowledge of Human Growth & Development
Multi-Cultural Awareness & Sensitivity
Substance Abuse Counseling (IMHATT)
Career Development Counseling
Crisis Intervention/Suicide Prevention Skills
Trauma Informed Care
Intake and Assessment Skills
Familiar with Developmental Disabilities
Relationship Building & Communication Skills
Relationship Repair & Mediation
Experienced in delivering treatment to children, adolescents, and adults
Affiliations
Served in ministry since 2009-present.
Taught and led children's ministry, mom's ministry, and marriage ministry since 2014.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Outpatient Clinician & School Based- Clinician at a Day Treatment
Astor Services for Children & Families
09.2022 - Current
Mental Health Intern
Family Services
09.2021 - 04.2022
Outpatient Clinician
Seeking Shalom
03.2021 - Current
Master of Arts - Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Billing and Collections Specialist at Astor Services For Children & FamiliesBilling and Collections Specialist at Astor Services For Children & Families
Foster Care Case Manager at Dutchess County Department of Community and Family ServicesFoster Care Case Manager at Dutchess County Department of Community and Family Services