Juan Aponte Droz
New Caney
Summary
Qualified Clinician with robust background in mental health, guiding individuals toward personal and professional growth. Successfully facilitated various development programs, enhancing mentees' skills and confidence. Demonstrated effective communication and leadership in diverse settings.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Mentor and Mental Health Clinician
Southwest Key Programs
02.2018 - 03.2025
- Provided On-the-Job Training (OJT) to new employees.
- Provided mentee active guidance and assisted them to achieve their goals.
- Provided supervision to mentees on a weekly basis or as needed.
- Assisted mentees identifying symptoms of mental illness in adolescents.
- Audited client cases on a monthly basis and provided feedback to the mentees and the Lead Clinician.
- Served as a role model for professionalism, integrity, and dedication within the mentorship program environment.
Mental Health Clinician
Southwest Key Programs
02.2017 - 03.2025
- Conducted intake admissions, diagnostic assessments with clients, and documented results.
- Collaborated with treatment team members and clients to develop treatment plans.
- Provided weekly one-to-one counseling and crisis intervention as needed.
- Facilitated psycho-educational and therapeutic client groups.
- Continuously monitored the mental well-being of clients and arranged for appropriate services as needed
- Provided consultation and documentation regarding clients’ functioning, mental health status, and treatment needs.
- Participated in and complied with all meetings, assignments, process improvement, and quality improvement initiatives.
- Provided crisis intervention services, de-escalating high-risk situations and connecting clients with appropriate resources.
Psychologist Intern
Interamerican University of San German
08.2015 - 05.2016
- Planned and provided appropriate and consistent services with therapy/behavior goals contained in the individual education plan (IEP).
- Provided related services in the form of counseling or direct/indirect psychological services, and/or instructional services in the form of social skills instruction to identified students within the special education population as determined by an Individualized Education Program (IEP).
- Utilized assessment and evaluation information to plan individualized programs and make instructional decisions that result in appropriate services for students with special education disabilities.
- Developed Functional Behavioral Assessments, Counseling, Behavior and Social Skills IEPs, and Behavior Intervention Plans.
- Monitored the implementation of the IEP and support service recommendations.
- Delivered short-term services for students such as crisis counseling, suicide prevention, and behavior consultation.
- Collaborated with assessment personnel, families, educators, administrators, outside agencies, and related service personnel to provide appropriate services for students.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions, fostering a supportive environment for personal growth and healing.
Psychologist Assistant Intern
Interamerican University of Puerto Rico
08.2015 - 12.2015
- Researcher Assistant
- Administered surveys, verified, and analyzed data for research purposes (Psychometric Properties of the Profile of College Students Moods and Identification of College Students Moods.)
Social Worker Assistant Intern
Sor Isolina Ferré Center
01.2012 - 05.2012
- Conducted groups and its documentations.
- Completed initial and follow up clinical interviews.
- Provided counseling services for children.
- Facilitated family and couple’s therapy.
- Increased access to resources by building partnerships with local organizations that provide essential services.
Education
Masters - Psychological Counseling
Interamerican University of Puerto Rico
San Germán, PR06.2016
Bachelor of Arts - Social Science - Psychology and Mental Health Concentration
University of Puerto Rico
Ponce, PR06.2012
Skills
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy Techniques
- Trauma-Aware Care Practices
- Behavioral Health Assessment
- Client-Centered Counseling
- Leading Counseling Sessions
- Engaging with Diverse Backgrounds
- Collaboration with Refugee Communities
- Cross-Disciplinary Care Teams
- Cross-Agency Strategy Development
- Office Application Proficiency
- Conflict Resolution Strategies
- Strategic Treatment Planning
- Collaborative Team Participation
- Strong Leadership Skills
- Team Leadership
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Mentor and Mental Health Clinician
Southwest Key Programs
02.2018 - 03.2025
Mental Health Clinician
Southwest Key Programs
02.2017 - 03.2025
Psychologist Intern
Interamerican University of San German
08.2015 - 05.2016
Psychologist Assistant Intern
Interamerican University of Puerto Rico
08.2015 - 12.2015
Social Worker Assistant Intern
Sor Isolina Ferré Center
01.2012 - 05.2012
Bachelor of Arts - Social Science - Psychology and Mental Health Concentration
University of Puerto Rico
Masters - Psychological Counseling
Interamerican University of Puerto Rico
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