Provide supervision and guidance to Counselors individually and as a group
Review and update program policies & procedures when necessary including development
Ensure fidelity of evidenced based curriculum
Participate in the Performance Quality Improvement process as a Team Leader
Ensure appropriate reporting of incidents in adherence with DCF and Catholic Charities policies and procedures requirements
Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Miami
Counselor
06.2017 - 02.2020
Job overview
Complete clinical screenings, Intakes and Admissions within a timely manner
Bio-Psychosocial Assessments using standardized criteria and evidenced based instrument
Identify unmet needs of consumers and provide support services
Develop individualized treatment plans and reviews accordingly
Provide counseling incorporating Cognitive Behavioral, Motivational Interviewing and Solution Focused approaches
Impart Trauma-Informed Therapies for consumers with Substance use history, Courtordered consumers and Volunteer individuals seeking treatment
CHSI- Health & Human Services
Lead Clinical Counselor
09.2016 - 03.2017
Job overview
Oversee Eight Clinical Counselors (CC) and maintain Client Caseload of 8-10 Clients
Ensure quality control of work products such as documentation and therapies
Corroborate adherence to Office or Refugee Resettlement (ORR) policies and procedures
Promoting productivity, ensuring CC are meeting their performance standards and metrics
CHSI- Health & Human Services
Clinical Counselor
09.2016 - 03.2017
Job overview
Conducted and documented Risk Assessments for unaccompanied children
Provided ongoing individual and group therapy for children and adolescents
Updated Individual Service Plans and Case Reviews for caseload of children
Screened for human trafficking concerns with minors
Reported any issues or difficulties with cases to their Lead Case Coordinator
Provided crisis intervention & stabilization
Maintained the children's case files and database in accordance with company policy
Provided post-release recommendation services to sponsors including ongoing counseling, medication, resources, and any other pertinent or requested information
Dade Family Counseling
Mental Health Counselor- Registered Intern
08.2015 - 02.2018
Job overview
Substance Abuse Bio psycho-socials, Evaluations & Admissions of Outpatient Clients
Domestic Violence Assessments and Orientation
Create, Maintain and Update client files and record-keeping
Progress Reports to Probation Officers & Case Managers
Facilitation of Groups of Substance Abuse, Domestic Violence, & Parenting
Preparation for DCF & US Probations Office Inspections & Compliance Audits
Trinity Community Mental Health Center
Mental Health Counselor- Registered Intern
Job overview
Provided Mental Health Counseling to children ages 4-6 years old and to parents
Provided quality, research-based mental health services that meet appropriate standards of practice including Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavior Therapy
Facilitated therapy for victims of child abuse
Kept and maintained accurate and current files on clients
Participate in Clinical Supervision
Attended Multi-disciplinary Staff meetings and participate in case reviews
Meet service-related outcome measurements and provide appropriate data when requested and as required by funding sources
Ability to maintain confidentiality
Knowledgeable in the areas of child development, dynamics of child abuse, impact of trauma, memory and suggestibility, and forensic questioning strategies and techniques
Children and Parents are clients that were seen in their own home, school, shelter, Foster Home or Visitation center
BILINGUAL PRENATAL FAMILY EDUCATOR at Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of DenverBILINGUAL PRENATAL FAMILY EDUCATOR at Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Denver