Jessica Lopez
San Antonio,TX
Summary
Energetically advanced client outcomes at Casa De Misericordia and Border Region Behavioral Health Center, leveraging tailored counseling and crisis intervention skills. Excelled in creating innovative service plans and fostering client-centered environments, significantly enhancing client self-sufficiency and coping strategies. Demonstrated expertise in collaborative treatment planning and evidence-based counseling, underpinned by empathetic client rapport and meticulous case documentation.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Counseling Student Intern
Casa De Misericordia
Laredo, 78040
01.2023 - 11.2024
- Created tailored service plans for clients impacted by domestic violence.
- Practiced cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational enhancement, and solution-focused therapy in individual and group settings.
- Implemented comprehensive safety assessments and strategies.
- Facilitated support groups with the goal of enhancing their self-esteem, and providing emotional support.
- Organized psychoeducational groups on healthy relationships, parenting skills, and self-care techniques.
- Attended weekly supervisory meetings, providing insights on cases.
- Participated in community events focused on helping those affected by domestic abuse.
- Facilitated the development of innovative mechanisms for behavioral change.
- Completed assessments of psychosocial factors and maintained records.
- Assisted homeless clients with procuring mental health support and other various community resources.
- Used active listening skills and supportive diction to cultivate client rapport and open communication.
Social Service Worker
Border Region Behavioral Health Center
Laredo, TX
09.2017 - 11.2024
- Provided crisis intervention, counseling, advocacy and referrals to clients in need.
- Managed documentation to adhere strictly to regulations and policies.
- Guided clients to employment opportunities through comprehensive resource navigation.
- Conducted a skills training session for individuals and groups with adolescents and children.
- Developed tailored solutions for clients by collaborating with diverse professionals.
- Collaborated in meetings focusing on case analysis and program developments.
- Facilitated diverse activities designed for children and teens.
- Offering assistance to individuals facing difficult situations, enhancing their coping abilities.
- Educated families about parenting skills, self-sufficiency strategies and conflict resolution techniques.
- Provided mentorship on goal-setting strategies for at-risk youth.
- Established strong client rapport by employing empathetic dialogue.
- Demonstrated positive behaviors for clients to emulate.
Education
Master of Arts - Mental Health Counseling
Our Lady of The Lake University
San Antonio, TX05-2024
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Texas State University
San Marcos, TX05-2017
Some College (No Degree) -
Laredo Community College
Laredo, TXSkills
- Tailored Counseling Services
- Client Knowledge Enhancement
- Cross-Cultural Communication
- Crisis intervention
- Behavioral Modification Techniques
- Individual sessions and group sessions
- Collaborative Treatment Planning
- Client-Centered Counseling Strategies
- Referral Coordination
- Evidence-based counseling
- Clinical records maintenance
- Detailed Case Documentation
Certification
- Licensed Professional Counselor - Associate (Pending upon completing documentation)
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Counseling Student Intern
Casa De Misericordia
01.2023 - 11.2024
Social Service Worker
Border Region Behavioral Health Center
09.2017 - 11.2024
- Licensed Professional Counselor - Associate (Pending upon completing documentation)
Master of Arts - Mental Health Counseling
Our Lady of The Lake University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Texas State University
Some College (No Degree) -
Laredo Community College
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