Observant individual with excellent interpersonal and communication skills builds meaningful relationships with clients and families. Experienced in working with clients from diverse cultural and religious backgrounds. Offers crisis intervention to help individuals navigate through traumatic experiences.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Mental Health Clinician
Family Foundations Counseling Services
03.2021 - Current
Full time mental health clinician at Hoover high school for Fresno unified school district
Crisis response team member for risk and threat assessments
Special education clients with severe mental illness experience
Guided clients in effective therapeutic exercises integrated from Cognitive Behavior Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT).
Displayed sensitivity to cultural and linguistic needs of clients and families served.
Conducted crisis interventions to respond to clients in crisis, assess immediate needs and provide support and resources.
Provided referrals to connect clients with other community resources to support mental health and well-being.
Managed patients with substance dependence and co-occurring Axis I and Axis II disorders.
Adhered to ethical and legal standards for confidentiality, protecting clients' privacy.
Psychotherapist
Tulare Youth Service Bureau
05.2019 - 03.2021
Conducted thorough and individualized assessments to identify the root of issues affecting a patient(s)
Introduced meditation, guided imagery, breathing techniques, and reiki to patients and families.
Facilitated group therapy for sex offenders and victims
Delivered mental health support for female patients suffering from post-partum depression and generalized anxiety disorder.
Assisted clients in overcoming trauma, finding solutions to difficult problems, and developing healthy coping mechanisms
Maintained orderly patient record documentation and tracked patient progress meticulously
Performed crisis interventions when necessary
Worked with patients with diagnoses such as depression disorders, schizophrenia, and bipolar disorder
Aimed to provide patients with the highest level of therapy possible.
Military Veteran's Advocate
Wounded Warrior Project
03.2013 - 02.2019
Empower Iraq and Afghanistan veterans to transition from military to civilian life by counseling in hard times and encourage them by providing life changing benefits
Analyzed claims to determine percentage of disability, permanent and total disability and entitlement to compensation.
Reviewed and requested medical records, military personnel records and service verification records to determine eligibility status.
Organized supporting documentation for individuals under evaluation and coordinated paperwork transfers to correct staff members.
Owner Operator
Central Valley Hydrographics
04.2010 - 06.2018
Provide custom Hydrographics also known as immersion printing or Hydro dipping, a method of applying printed designs to three-dimensional surfaces.
Gained strong leadership skills by managing projects from start to finish.
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
Oversaw business budget planning and administration, accounting functions, purchasing, and bi-weekly payroll to handle financial needs.
Put together realistic budgets based upon costs and fees for successfully operating business.
Bus Driver and Mechanic
Tulare City School District
01.2007 - 09.2009
Performed the functions of a bus driver daily for transporting passengers from grades K-8
Specific responsibility of performing repairs and preventative maintenance on buses as a mechanic.
Conducted pre-trip inspections of bus for safe operation.
Adhered to scheduled routes and accomplished timely drop-offs and pick-ups to comply with preset route criteria.
Military Officer
United States Air Force, USAF
03.2001 - 10.2006
Monitored enemy units in hostile zones and reports on information.
Supervised work of junior officers, evaluated performance and produced detailed reports.
Created and executed successful battle plans to support troops, capture points and defend supply lines.
Trained personnel to improve performance and attain mission-ready status.
Worked closely with civilian agencies to coordinate military operations and carry out orders.
Adhered to strict protocols and followed orders while conducting operational missions.
Protected and guided personnel under command, maintaining safety, well-being, and mission readiness.
Education
Master of Science - Mental Health Counseling
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ
04.2017 - 03.2021
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ
07.2015 - 02.2017
Associate of Science - Social Work
College of The Sequoias
Visalia, CA
08.2009 - 06.2012
High School Diploma -
Tulare Western High School
Tulare, CA
08.1995 - 06.1999
Skills
Avatar and Smartcare software
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Timeline
Mental Health Clinician
Family Foundations Counseling Services
03.2021 - Current
Psychotherapist
Tulare Youth Service Bureau
05.2019 - 03.2021
Master of Science - Mental Health Counseling
University of Phoenix
04.2017 - 03.2021
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of Phoenix
07.2015 - 02.2017
Military Veteran's Advocate
Wounded Warrior Project
03.2013 - 02.2019
Owner Operator
Central Valley Hydrographics
04.2010 - 06.2018
Associate of Science - Social Work
College of The Sequoias
08.2009 - 06.2012
Bus Driver and Mechanic
Tulare City School District
01.2007 - 09.2009
Military Officer
United States Air Force, USAF
03.2001 - 10.2006
High School Diploma -
Tulare Western High School
08.1995 - 06.1999
Group Therapy
Happy trails riding academy (equine therapy)
ASRP- adolescence sexual responsibility program (girls up to 18 years old)
SAT- sexual abuse treatment program (boys up to 18 years old)
Veterans- group therapy with Wounded Warrior Project
Associations
Team Rubicon Crisis Responce Team Member
California Marriage and Family Therapist
Wounded Warrior Project Peer Mentor
Tulare Baseball Association Coach
Tulare Softball Association Coach
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