LATISHIA SANCHEZ

• Participated in development of master treatment plans and updates.
• Conducted individual, group and family sessions.
• Maintained detailed records of patient progress, documentation of services and case notes.
• Developed partnerships with community organizations to expand services and referrals.
• Participated in interdisciplinary care conferences to discuss patient care plans and referrals.
• Provided crisis intervention services to individuals facing medical, emotional and mental health challenges in medical setting.

• Assisted clients with gaining insights, establishing clear goals and planning strategies to reach personal targets.
• Implemented variety of evidence-based counseling methods to achieve therapy goals.
• Evaluated patients' goals, as well as mental and practical conditions, to develop individualized courses of treatment.
• Delivered quality, comprehensive and well-integrated clinical services in alignment with patient needs.
• Referred clients to other specialists, institutions or support services as necessary.

• Provided comprehensive psychotherapy and case management services, created treatment plans and connected clients and families to appropriate resources.
• Observed and monitored client behavior and responses to treatment.
• Ran individual therapy, couples counseling and family therapy sessions for clients of all ages in community and surrounding areas.
• Directed family-centered, strengths-based, culturally competent and individualized intakes and assessments.
• Applied array of different methodologies to assist patients with therapy.
• Worked collaboratively with other mental health professionals to provide consistent care and minimize diversion.
• Counseled and helped to stabilize consumers and caregivers in crisis situations.
• Built safety plans to lower risk of crisis and intervened in specific manners outlined by procedures.

• Developed and adjusted work schedules for behavioral health services staff.
• Designed and introduced leadership development, coaching and team management model, resulting in promotion of employees into increased levels of responsibility.
• Facilitated family therapy sessions between children, caregivers and siblings to remediate conflict and build healthy relationships.
• Recommended long-term residential treatment, short-term residential treatment and individualized and group drug counseling for clients with substance abuse issues upon completion of biopsychosocial spiritual assessments.
• Organized clinical documentation, treatment plans and referrals.
• Documented case notes daily and coordinated follow-up for seamless case management.
• Researched grant and funding proposal opportunities in philanthropic databases to identify potential income sources.
• Wrote, reviewed and edited proposals for grants.
• Actively serve as key personnel for grants.

Contract position $27-34 per billable session / 40 hours per week

• Provided psychotherapy services and case management services for clients struggling with substance use, trauma, depression, anxiety, mood lability, PTSD, attachment disorders and further mental health issues.
• Provided psychotherapy services: individual, family and couples therapy when appropriate.
• EMDR sessions also provided where appropriate.
• Completed assessments and planned customized treatments, applying wide range of resources.
• Delivered quality, comprehensive and well-integrated clinical services in alignment with client needs.
• Planned and organized individual, family and group therapy for patients ranging in ages and behavioral health struggles.
• Prepared and maintained comprehensive progress reports for review by various state entities.
• Administered, scored and interpreted biopsychosocial examinations and various assessment screening tools.
• Helped clients obtain outside specialist services by coordinating referrals and advising on options.

Agency Information:

1010 Las Lomas Rd NE, Albuquerque, NM 87102

Supervisor: JT Carillo, LCSW (505) 246-8700

Salary $65,000 annually / 40+ hours per week

• Provided psychotherapeutic services and case management services for clients ages 11-18 struggling with substance use, trauma, depression, anxiety, mood lability, PTSD, aggression, SI and HI.
• Conducted initial intake documentation and provided biopsychosocial assessments.
• Facilitated monthly and as needed Multidisciplinary Treatment Team Meetings with client and client various care providers and Managed Care Organization Coordinators.
• Provide individual therapy, family therapy weekly; provided group therapy 3x/week
• Applied various therapeutic methods to treat patients in Residential Treatment facilities, including but not limited to: Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing; Cognitive Behavioral Therapy; Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy; Crisis Intervention; Dialectical Behavior Therapy- informed; Motivational Interviewing; Strengths-Based Approach; Client Centered Care; Trauma Informed Care; Nurtured Heart Approach Strategies
• Completed assessments and planned customized treatments, applying wide range of resources.
• Delivered quality, comprehensive and well-integrated clinical services in alignment with patient needs.
• Completed assessments and treatment plans, applying wide range of resources.
• Assisted clients in improving self-esteem, communication and coping skills.

Agency Information:

5310 Sequoia Rd NW, Albuquerque, NM 87120

Supervisor: Dorraine Acosta-Smith, LPC-S, CCM

• Observed therapy sessions, and demonstrated ability to meet Social Work Competencies.
• Under the direct care of Clinical Social Work supervisor offered individual therapy, case management services, family therapy and group therapy to youth in the group home setting ages 12-18.
• Developed effective discharge plans for clients to help maintain positive health outcomes.
• Provided quick crisis intervention strategies to assist clients with emergencies.
• Created and reviewed psychoeducational training materials under direction of learning and development team.
• Documented therapeutic goals and client progress.
• Reviewed journals and various recourse actions to collect information on treatment and therapies for inpatient and group home settings.
• Built trust and rapport with compassionate approach.
• Completed 480-hour internship working with at-risk and acute level care adolescents.

Pay Hourly 14.00 / 25-30 hours per week

• Conducted intake documentation and needs assessments.
• Provide direct supervision, coaching in behavior management, and crisis intervention for youth in shelter.
• Provide basic shelter care, intervention, coaching and positive role modeling for clients.
• Completed clear and concise documentation of youth behavior and actions.
• Evaluated needs of youth and outlined measures to address.
• Attended Handle With Care trainings to enhance staff and youth safety during physical intervention.
• Aided with crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and offering peer counseling.
• Collaborated with community program leaders and advocates to make resources accessible to those in need.

Agency Information:

1706 Centro Familiar Blvd SW, Albuquerque, NM 87105

Supervisor: Stephanie Garibay (505) 877-0371

• Supervise youth throughout shift, while managing the environment to benefit the clients' needs.
• Providing direct patient care, guidance and positive role modeling.
• Planning, implementing, evaluating and monitoring treatment activities and groups.
• Escorted patients from unit to meals, activities and visitation areas to maintain standard of safety and security.
• Identified behaviors that necessitated intervention and obtained assistance from qualified personnel to complete intervention.
• Performed scheduled patient safety checks and documented results to establish patients' well-being.
• Applied de-escalation and limit-setting techniques to promote patient cooperation.
• Participated in continuous quality improvement and performance improvement activities to enhance effectiveness and increase knowledge.
• Helped patients with meals, activities of daily living (ADLs) and facility transfers to promote security and patient well-being.

• FEDERAL HOSPITAL SERVICE UNIT − Integrated Behavioral Health services into the Primary Care and Emergency Room settings at Indian Health Services Acoma Canoncito Laguna Service Unit utilizing the Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment Model (SBIRT) Afforded by grant funding to Sangre De Cristo Community Health Partnership.
• Implemented screening process for both behavioral health issues and substance use issues.
• Collected and tracked data for federal grant.
• Conducted brief interventions for depression, anxiety, trauma, and substance use and referred clients when appropriate and approved and/or requested by client.
• Conducted resourcing and brokering with physicians and clients receiving services.
• Documented interventions and screenings in Electronic Health Record.
• Facilitated on-site activities, support groups and outings for clients.
• Completed documentation for every incident and forwarded to correct personnel for review.
• Built and maintained positive staff relationships to promote teamwork and better serve clients.
• Provided comprehensive case management services, created treatment plans and connected clients and families to appropriate resources.

• Developed and implemented four (4) peer to peer Teen Dating Violence Universal Awareness Campaigns in New Mexico.
• Provided psychoeducational training and technical assistance to four sites: positive youth development, bystander intervention strategies, peer education, promoting healthy relationships, Sexting, and youth leadership.
• Engaged in ongoing Professional Development Trainings.
• Built partnerships with related organizations to develop support and gain greater attention for important issues.
• Educated young people about strategies for driving discussions and promoting social changes.
• Worked closely with onsite campaign managers to maintain optimum levels of communication to effectively and efficiently complete projects.