Jessica Aguigui
San Diego,CA
Summary
Diligent APCC with solid foundation in mental health care. Skilled in providing therapeutic interventions and supporting clients through various mental health challenges. Demonstrated abilities in crisis management and client assessment.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Case Manager/Mental Health Clinician
Soluna Wellness
07.2024 - Current
- Maintained accurate documentation on all cases, ensuring compliance with regulations and confidentiality requirements.
- Balanced caseload of 3 individual clients while being responsible for 11 clients case management related needs.
- Maintained current and accurate documentation of progress notes, and group notes
- Facilitated 3 weekly 90 minute psychoeducational DBT groups
- Monitored ongoing cases closely, adjusting case management strategies as needed based on evolving circumstances or new information.
- Assisted clients in setting achievable goals while providing ongoing encouragement and support throughout the process of reaching those objectives.
- Educated clients on available programs, benefits, and services, empowering them to make informed decisions about their care needs.
Clinical Psychology Intern
Alvarado Parkway Institute
11.2023 - 05.2024
- Utilized various psychometric tools to assess patients'' cognitive abilities, emotional functioning, and personality traits, providing valuable insights into their psychological profiles.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based therapeutic interventions in individual and group sessions.
- Facilitated psychoeducational groups focused on topics such as anger management, stress reduction, and social skills development for diverse patient populations.
- Compiled detailed client histories using intake forms, interviews and assessments to build complete picture for determining optimal therapeutic approaches.
- Crisis Intervention/Stabilization
ABA Behavioral Therapist
MAXIM Healthcare
08.2020 - 12.2021
- Provided in-home therapy to children diagnosed with autism and other developmental disorders
- Caseload consisted of five children ages 5-7, visited every day for 2 hour sessions
- Implemented cognitive behavioral therapy to address undesired behavior and reinforce positive reinforcement strategies
- Responsible for maintaining consistent and updated records to keep track of client progress and efficacy of interventions
Student Intern
Read, Empower, Attain, Create, Hope (R.E.A.C.H)
08.2019 - 06.2020
- Fostered growth and open communication with groups of 15-20 incarcerated adolescents in San Bernardino Central Detention and Assessment Center bi weekly
- Facilitated group discussion that strengthened emotional literacy, critical thinking, and writing skills
- Conducted writing workshops
- Gained increased education of the juvenile justice system and the societal inequalities that precipitate juvenile incarceration
- This knowledge allowed me to strengthen my relationships in class sessions and reach more meaningful levels of disclosure within groups
Education
Master of Arts - Clinical Mental Health Counseling
University San Diego
San Diego05-2024
Mind Brain and Behavior, Aboriginal Studies
University of Melbourne
11.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Race And Ethnic Studies
University of Redlands
San Bernardino, CA05-2017
Skills
- Case management
- Documentation and reporting
- Client advocacy
- Care coordination
- Suicide risk assessment
- Motivational interviewing
- Multicultural competence
- Individual counseling
- Goal setting assistance
References
Available upon request
Training
- Certified Behavioral Interventionist
- CPR Certification via Basic Life Support (CPR and AED) Program.
- Experience in and enjoyment of intensive cross-cultural environments
Awards
- USD SOLES Dean's Excellence Award Scholarship, 2022-2023, Recipient embodies the mission and vision of social justice within the School of Leadership and Education Sciences.
- SOLES Graduate Student Association Grant, 2022
- University of Redlands Dean's List, 2017-2021, Consistently maintained above average GPA throughout 4 years of Undergraduate.
Timeline
Case Manager/Mental Health Clinician
Soluna Wellness
07.2024 - Current
Clinical Psychology Intern
Alvarado Parkway Institute
11.2023 - 05.2024
ABA Behavioral Therapist
MAXIM Healthcare
08.2020 - 12.2021
Student Intern
Read, Empower, Attain, Create, Hope (R.E.A.C.H)
08.2019 - 06.2020
Mind Brain and Behavior, Aboriginal Studies
University of Melbourne
Master of Arts - Clinical Mental Health Counseling
University San Diego
Bachelor of Arts - Race And Ethnic Studies
University of Redlands
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