Kassandra Padilla
Caruthers,CA
Summary
Empathetic mental health professional highly experienced in crisis intervention and therapeutic modalities for suicide prevention. Successful at managing multiple priorities while maintaining a strong work ethic and exhibiting a positive attitude.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist
Bigger Picture Rx
12.2018 - 12.2021
- Provided non-judgmental confidential support to clients with mental health challenges using therapeutic interventions.
- Conducted therapeutic assessments for determining proper goals and objectives.
- Accurately and efficiently documented all client interactions on weekly basis.
- Utilized telephone, text messages, and/or web chat to interact with clients during COVID (2019-2021).
- Experience in reviewing medical and legal documents.
- Encouraged clients with special needs and circumstances to acquire new skills and get involved in health-promoting leisure activities
- Worked closely with caregivers and relatives of patients to explain treatment plans, objectives and expected outcomes
Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist
California Men's Colony Prison
05.2018 - 08.2018
- Provided non-judgmental confidential support and group therapy for 5-7 inmates-patients who required acute care treatment.
- Communicated daily with individuals of all ethnic and cultural backgrounds.
- Assisted in inmate-patient interviews and attended weekly interdisciplinary treatment team meetings to report patient-inmate progress and plan of care.
- Observed, analyzed and recorded patient progress during treatment sessions, modifying treatment programs.
- Organized recreation and therapy programs congruent with participants' therapy goals, abilities and personal interests.
Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist
Atascadero State Hospital
08.2016 - 05.2018
- Scheduled and led specialized programs allowing participants to engage in exercise and recreation, supporting social and physical wellbeing.
- Conducted admission interviews and documentation for new inmate-patients.
- Served as Chairman for the Special Events Committee.
- Provided mental health services to 45 inmate-patients.
- Hosted year-round and hospital-wide events for inmate-patients.
- Conducted evaluations to identify mental, emotional, social and physical aptitudes, assess abilities and identify conditions suitable for recreational interventions.
- Prepared and submitted reports and charts to treatment team to reflect patient reactions and evidence of progress or regression.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Therapeutic Recreation
California State University, Fresno
Fresno, CA12.2016
Skills
- Experience in crisis intervention techniques
- Motivational interviewing
- Clinical assessment and documentation experience
- Calm under pressure
- Empathic listener
- Experience in working with diverse populations
- Knowledge of medical and psychiatric terminology
Timeline
Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist
Bigger Picture Rx
12.2018 - 12.2021
Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist
California Men's Colony Prison
05.2018 - 08.2018
Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist
Atascadero State Hospital
08.2016 - 05.2018
Bachelor of Science - Therapeutic Recreation
California State University, Fresno
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