KARINA CONTRERAS
Fountain,CO
Summary
Results-driven professional seeking position as Therapeutic Response. Focused on performance and flexible with specific needs of different assignments. Collaborates professionally with individuals from a broad array of backgrounds and cultures.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Mental Health Counseling Intern
Community Counseling Center
Colorado Springs, CO
08.2021 - Current
- Provides direct clinical services, in-person and virtually, for wide range of mental health disorders to approximately 22 patients weekly through individual therapy and assessments.
- ·Manages caseload of 20+ clients, 95% adults, and maintained timely submission of documentation.
- Worked collaboratively with other mental health professionals to provide consistent care and minimize diversion.
- Provided comprehensive case management services, creating treatment plans, and connected clients and families to appropriate resources.
- Consulted with other staff members regarding treatment plans as deemed appropriate by team leader.
- Displayed sensitivity to cultural and linguistic needs of clients and families served.
- Guided clients in effective therapeutic exercises integrated from Cognitive Behavior Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT).
Dental Office Clerk
Poremba Orthodontics
Colorado Springs, CO
07.2019 - 12.2020
- Greeted and checked in patients, being the “face” of the office
- Answered phone calls and made calls to assist patients with scheduling appointments, taking payments, and answering any questions or concerns
- Maintained and managed patient records in compliance with security regulations
- Scheduled, rescheduled and handled cancelled appointments for patients using Dolphin software, factoring in provider availability and scheduling loads
- Assisted patients in completing all necessary forms and documents
- Adhered to strict HIPAA guidelines at all times to protect patient privacy.
Logistics Specialist
United States Army
09.2002 - 03.2017
- Developed multiple plans to keep accountability of equipment worth over 2.3 million dollars
- Managed over 15 subordinates throughout career resulted them to advance in their career through mentorship
- Managed and advised between 400-450 Basic Officer Leadership Course students in how to manage and maintain their equipment
- Conducted safety training classes
- Worked with customers to integrate processes and correct issues
- Developed systems for organizing reports and records to drive integrity
- Issued timely and accurate responses to both internal and external inquiries
- Tracked and managed transfer paperwork such as packing lists
- Coordinated incoming and outgoing shipments to maintain schedules.
Education
Master of Arts - Clinical Psychology
Colorado Christina University
12.2022
Bachelor of Science - Clinical Psychology
Colorado Christian University
05.2020
Certificate - Ethics
Colorado Christian University
Colorado Springs, CO12.2019
Associate of Arts - Business Management, Human Resource
American Military University
Online 10.2017
Skills
- SKILLS
- Proficiency in Office programs
- Cultural Sensitivity
- Empathetic
- Adaptable
- Problem Solver
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Critical thinker
- Punctual
- Bi-lingual (Spanish)
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
Timeline
Clinical Mental Health Counseling Intern
Community Counseling Center
08.2021 - Current
Dental Office Clerk
Poremba Orthodontics
07.2019 - 12.2020
Logistics Specialist
United States Army
09.2002 - 03.2017
Master of Arts - Clinical Psychology
Colorado Christina University
Bachelor of Science - Clinical Psychology
Colorado Christian University
Certificate - Ethics
Colorado Christian University
Associate of Arts - Business Management, Human Resource
American Military University
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