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Julia Lira Syme

Orem,UT

Summary

Brazilian expatriate currently residing in the U.S., with a Bachelor of Psychology degree and experience in clinical psychology. I have worked in customer service and as a mental health technician in the U.S. I am now pursuing academic opportunities with the goal of becoming a therapist.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Personal Digital Shopper

Walmart
Cedar Hills, UT
09.2023 - 10.2024

I handled personalized shopping, organized and packed orders, ensuring quality service for customers. Verified order accuracy and answered phone calls to address questions and resolve complaints. Collaborated with the team to achieve daily goals and maintain a high standard of customer service.

Mental Health Technician

Provo Canyon School
Springville, UT
02.2024 - 06.2024
  • My job as a Mental Health Technician was to coach, teach and mentor students who have psychiatric disorders by being a positive role model while providing close supervision. Crisis intervention and verbal de-escalation were part of my job, as well as ensuring that students were meeting defined daily goals, including hygiene, activities, education & therapy meetings.
  • Observed and documented changes in patient behavior and reported any significant changes to the clinical team.

Therapist

Self Employed Services
São Paulo, SP, Brazil
01.2021 - 10.2021
  • Developed individualized therapeutic interventions based on diagnosis and best practices in the field of mental health counseling.
  • Assisted clients in developing coping skills to better manage symptoms of mental illness or emotional distress.
  • Created documentation including assessment notes, treatment plans, progress notes, discharge summaries and referrals.

Internship Student

CAPS (Centro de Atenção Psicossocial)
São Paulo, SP, Brazil
02.2020 - 12.2020
  • Observed therapy sessions and documented patient progress.
  • Provided supportive counseling services to individuals, couples, families, and groups.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to ensure successful outcomes for clients.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

Anhembi Morumbi University
São Paulo, Brazil.
12-2020

Skills

  • Customer Service
  • Relationship Building
  • Bilingual in Portuguese and English
  • Family support and assistance
  • Clinical Documentation
  • De-Escalation Techniques
  • Crisis Intervention
  • Treatment Planning
  • Individual Counseling
  • Rapport Building
  • Clinical Supervision

Certification

  • Utah Valley University - Orem, UT - ESL Course of English As A Second Language

Languages

Portuguese
Native/ Bilingual
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Limited

Affiliations

I am currently working on a project to share my experiences as a Latina immigrant living in the U.S. on social media, primarily focusing on the process of becoming a therapist in the U.S. and sharing my academic and study routine. I also have experience in volunteer work within my religious community as a teacher and in service projects. Additionally, I have participated in several workshops, including the most recent ones at the 2023 Beck Institute Summit and the Sunstone Symposium at the University of Utah. I have also participated in cognitive-behavioral therapy study groups in Brazil.

Timeline

Mental Health Technician

Provo Canyon School
02.2024 - 06.2024

Personal Digital Shopper

Walmart
09.2023 - 10.2024

Therapist

Self Employed Services
01.2021 - 10.2021

Internship Student

CAPS (Centro de Atenção Psicossocial)
02.2020 - 12.2020

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

Anhembi Morumbi University
Julia Lira Syme