Jill B. Barreto
Saratoga Springs,USA
Summary
Compassionate Mental Health Counselor with an MA in Expressive Therapies and Mental Health Counseling. Delivered therapeutic support across diverse age groups in residential and psychiatric settings, applying expertise in crisis intervention and mental health assessments. Managed a successful home business, demonstrating fiscal responsibility and effective staff scheduling while maintaining strong professional boundaries.
Overview
1
1
Certification
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Laborer and Venue Manager
City of Saratoga Springs
06.2025 - Current
- Supervised safety protocol for historic building during events to ensure guest and staff safety.
- Promoted positive work environment through effective teamwork and communication to enhance overall event experience.
- Ensured vendor compliance with contract agreements and protocols to maintain event standards.
- Operated lighting system during events to enhance atmosphere. during venues.
- Disable and enable alarm security systems as needed.
- Executed general housekeeping tasks to maintain cleanliness standards. and cleaning tasks.
- Completed incident reports promptly.
Per Diem Caregiver of Autistic Child
Parents Of Child
03.2020 - 08.2024
- Provided compassionate care and support to children, ensuring safety and well-being.
- Facilitated daily activities to enhance child's independence and build confidence.
- Monitored health conditions and administered medications for optimal wellness.
- Implemented engaging educational activities to promote cognitive development and social skills.
- Developed engaging recreational activities tailored to individual interests and abilities, boosting mental stimulation for child throughout his day-to-day life.
- Provided support to child during daily activities. with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Provided emotional support and engaged in physical activities to improve child's quality of life and meet individual needs.
- Developed engaging recreational activities tailored to individual interests and abilities, boosting mental stimulation for a child throughout his day-to-day life.
Apex Electronics
Self Owned Business
09.2015 - 01.2021
- Manufactured and sold transcranial current devices worldwide.
- Hired and fired the staff.
- Promoted the company through social media.
- Kept inventory of device parts and ordered inventory, as needed.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environment.
- Maintained inventory of device parts and ordered supplies.
- Worked effectively in a fast-paced environment.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, fostering collaboration and productivity among team members.
- Adapted availability to work nights, weekends, and holidays to meet business needs.
- Organized and prioritized tasks effectively to meet all project deadlines.
- Cultivated respectful and constructive relationships with industry competitors to foster collaboration.
Supervised Visitation Counselor
Jewish Family Services
09.2014 - 04.2016
- Ensured safe and supportive environment for visiting parents and children, fostering positive interactions.
- Supported families in achieving their goals in meeting goals established at intake.
- Intervened and taught parenting skills.
- Compiled comprehensive documentation for court reports, detailing attendance, engagement, child safety, concerns, and observations.
Foster Parent
Department of Children and Families
12.2008 - 09.2009
- Ensured safe and nurturing environment for neglected and abused children, contributing to their stability and well-being.
- Documented weekly progress notes to track and communicate children's development and needs effectively.
- Addressed physical and emotional needs of children through hygiene care, medication management, medical appointments, social activities, nutrition, and transportation for family visits, fostering overall growth and connection.
- Participated in MAPP training program to gain skills for foster parenting.
- Completed MAPP training.
Clinical Coordinator
Health and Education Services
03.2007 - 01.2009
- Provided individual and group counseling to children and families.
- Provided case management for up to six children, ages five through twelve.
- Facilitated intake and discharge meetings to ensure smooth transitions for clients.
- Created service plans and clinical treatment plans.
- Processed third-party billing accurately.
- Conducted assessment meetings every ten days.
- Updated and organized case notes and clinical files to ensure compliance and accessibility.
- Communicated behavioral and mental health plans to staff and assisted them in meeting client goals in the milieu setting.
- Assisted with administrative duties for program operations and running the daily operations of the program.
- Delivered on-call coverage to ensure program continuity on a rotating basis.
Resident Service Coordinator
Peabody Properties, Inc.
09.2004 - 02.2007
- Provided children, families, elderly and disabled residents with social services assistance.
- Supported Property Manager in daily building operations to ensure efficient service delivery.
- Responded to on site incidents with documented plan of action; service plans, monitoring and follow up for residents,
- Assisted Property Manager with apartment inspections.
- Maintained up to date and accurate resident notes and files.
- Assisted Property Manager in running the daily operations of the building.
- Promoted existing services and created new programs.
- Conducted lease violation meetings.
- Oversaw daily activities of volunteers to ensure effective program delivery.
- Developed and executed recreational programs to enhance resident satisfaction and well-being.
- Administered financial resources for resident services to ensure sustainability and efficiency.
Expressive Therapy Internship and Employment
Quincy Medical Center
09.2001 - 09.2003
- Provided individual and group expressive therapy and psychotherapy to inpatient and outpatient clients, ages 60- 90.
- Documented process notes for groups and individual sessions to support ongoing therapeutic progress.
- Reviewed client files to ensure records were in compliance with hospital and state regulations.
- Collaborated with team members regarding individual’s diagnoses and treatment plan.
- Engaged in discussions during family meetings to support client care.
- Supported clients in managing symptoms of depression, suicidal ideation, alcoholism, bipolar disorder, schizoaffective disorder, Alzheimer’s, and dementia.
- Assisted with training new staff and interns.
- Participated in individual clinical supervision with an Expressive Therapist and a licensed Social Worker.
Expressive Therapy Internship
NICE Daycare
09.2000 - 06.2001
- Worked with preschool children in groups and individually, using expressive therapy and play therapy.
- Facilitated stress management groups for parents, enhancing their coping strategies.
- Supported teachers in addressing behavioral issues, improving classroom dynamics.
- Documented process notes for groups and individual sessions, ensuring compliance and continuity of care.
- Maintained accurate records for each client in compliance with school and state regulations.
- Engaged in individual supervision sessions with a licensed Social Worker with a licensed Social Worker.
Lead Clinician
Wayside
09.1999 - 06.2000
- Oversaw safety protocols for historic building during events, ensuring compliance and risk management.
- Completed detailed incident reports documenting safety issues and responses. as needed.
- Completed incident reports following each event.
- Controlled lighting system for events to enhance atmosphere and visibility. during venues.
- Performed general housekeeping tasks to maintain cleanliness and organization. and cleaning tasks.
- Monitored vendor compliance with contract agreements and protocols to maintain service quality.
- Fostered positive work environment through effective teamwork and communication.
Education
Master of Arts - Expressive Therapies, specializing in Mental Health Counseling
Lesley University
Cambridge, MABachelor of Liberal Arts -
Lesley University
Cambridge, MAAssociate of Arts - Individual Studies
Hudson Valley Community College
Troy, NYSkills
- Safety protocols
- Incident reporting
- Venue coordination
- Alarm systems
- Facility maintenance
- Staff supervision
- Crisis intervention
- Customer service
- Time management
- Problem solving
- Team collaboration
- Effective communication
- Conflict resolution
- Emergency response
- Communication skills
- Compassionate care
- Complex Problem-solving
- Punctual and reliable
- Case management
- Individual therapy
- Family therapy
- Behavioral assessment
Certification
- 2004 Prevent training
- 2004 Driver Safety
- 2004 Reasonable Accommodations for People with physical and mental Disabilities
- 2004 Mental Illness among Elders
- 2004 Domestic Violence: Essential Information for Housing Providers
- 2005 HIPPA
- 2005 Managing Conflicts on site Utilizing Effective Dispute Resolution Skills
- 2005 Alcohol and Drugs in Housing: How to recognize it, what to do about it
- 2005 Understanding Federal and State Entitlement Program
- 2005 Liability Issues related to providing Resident Services
- 2005 Advanced Reasonable Accommodations
- 2006 Accessing Services for Elders
- 2007 Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
- 2008 CPR and first aide training and certification
- 2008 Therapeutic Crisis Intervention
- 2008 Corporate Compliance certified
- 2008 Play Therapy
- 2008 Food safety
- 2008 Boundaries Training
- 2008 MAPP certification
- 2020 120 Hour TESOL Certification from International Open Academy (Certification number:100-232838)
Timeline
Laborer and Venue Manager
City of Saratoga Springs
06.2025 - Current
Per Diem Caregiver of Autistic Child
Parents Of Child
03.2020 - 08.2024
Apex Electronics
Self Owned Business
09.2015 - 01.2021
Supervised Visitation Counselor
Jewish Family Services
09.2014 - 04.2016
Foster Parent
Department of Children and Families
12.2008 - 09.2009
Clinical Coordinator
Health and Education Services
03.2007 - 01.2009
Resident Service Coordinator
Peabody Properties, Inc.
09.2004 - 02.2007
Expressive Therapy Internship and Employment
Quincy Medical Center
09.2001 - 09.2003
Expressive Therapy Internship
NICE Daycare
09.2000 - 06.2001
Lead Clinician
Wayside
09.1999 - 06.2000
Master of Arts - Expressive Therapies, specializing in Mental Health Counseling
Lesley University
Bachelor of Liberal Arts -
Lesley University
Associate of Arts - Individual Studies
Hudson Valley Community College