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Lisa Ruelas

Lisa Ruelas

Phoenix,AZ

Summary

Licensed Associate Counselor with over a decade of experience providing therapy, case management, and crisis intervention in outpatient, residential, and community-based settings. Skilled in CBT, trauma-informed care, and currently completing EMDR certification. Recognized for strong collaboration with colleagues, bilingual counseling services, and ability to serve diverse client populations across the lifespan. Dedicated to empowering clients through evidence-based treatment and holistic, client-centered care.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Mental Health Therapist

Ellie Mental Health → Revibe Mental Health
02.2024 - Current
  • Provide therapy to a caseload averaging 27–34 clients per week, addressing anxiety, depression, trauma, and relational concerns.
  • At Ellie, focus included working primarily with children ages 5+, integrating play-based interventions and CBT; following transition to Revibe, expanded caseload to include adolescents, adults, and older adults.
  • Utilize CBT, trauma-focused, and strengths-based approaches while integrating EMDR techniques as part of certification training.
  • Referred 15+ clients to psychiatry in a 5-month span to enhance integrated care.
  • Proactively built caseload by independently securing 27 clients beyond assigned intakes, managing chart creation and intake documentation independently.

Case Manager

Southwest Key Programs
01.2020 - 02.2024
  • Conducted initial intake interviews of youth ages 10-17 and family members, friends of family and or/sponsors to determine relationship with youth within 24-72 hours
  • Determined options available for youth within 48-72 hours and proceed with the required documentation to reunify youth with family in home country or in the United States
  • Coordinated weekly treatment team meetings with representatives from all departments at the shelter including local pro bono attorneys for “know your rights presentation”
  • Managed a caseload of 11-16 cases and ensure the timely completion of assessments, initial intake, emergency placement, and preliminary service plans in accordance with SWK, state, and federal requirements.

Clinical Mental Health Counseling Intern

Lifeline PCS
02.2023 - 12.2023
  • Provided individual counseling for a broad range of clients including those with court ordered cases.
  • Provided crisis intervention services for individuals in need of immediate assistance.
  • Revised therapy approaches based upon patient progress, limitations and needs.
  • Gained knowledge of DSM-5 diagnostic criteria while working with individuals from diverse backgrounds as a Mental Health Counselor Intern.

Counselor

Phoenix Job Corps/EMC
09.2012 - 01.2020
  • Conducted social intakes within 48 hours, reviewed students' background files, monitored and documented all services provided to each student and maintained confidentiality of records
  • Maintained a caseload of 45-70 students ages 16-24, provided direct services by addressing mental health, emotional behavior, crisis intervention and completed referrals as needed
  • Provided educational, career technical, personal and social adjustment counseling in individual and group settings while establishing supportive/mentoring relationships throughout their enrollment
  • Conducted staffing's, behavior management, transition panels and case management
  • Oversaw, coordinate and facilitated weekly meetings that consisted of 17 employees
  • Conducted home visits, classroom observations and investigations on any missing students

Residential Advisor- CPP Coordinator

Phoenix Job Corps/Minact Inc
02.2007 - 09.2012
  • Engage students in educational, behavioral, and life skills activities such as appropriate conflict resolution, time management and basic employment skills
  • Completed Personal Career Development Plans and assisted students in setting short- and long-range goals that would lead to viable career paths and/or post-secondary education
  • Fostered a dormitory environment that consisted of 50 female residential students ages 16-24
  • Conducted daily dorm meetings, room inspections and headcounts

Education

M.D. - Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ
12.2023

Skills

  • Strong communication skills
  • Individual and Group Counseling
  • Crisis Evaluation and Intervention
  • Mental Health Disorders Knowledge
  • Bilingual Fluent in Spanish and English
  • Clinical Documentation

Certification

  • Licensed Associate Counselor (LAC), AZBBHE
    February 2024 to February 2026


Training

  • Addressing Trauma and Stressor Related Disorders
  • Domestic Violence Effects on Children
  • Identifying and Responding to Intimate Partner Violence
  • Identifying and Treating Anxiety Disorders
  • Preventing, Identifying, and Responding to Abuse and Neglect
  • The influence of Trauma on Substance Use
  • Understanding and Treating Personality Disorders
  • Overview of Family Psychoeducation
  • Overview of Co-Occurring Disorders for Paraprofessionals
  • Trauma Informed Care

Timeline

Mental Health Therapist

Ellie Mental Health → Revibe Mental Health
02.2024 - Current

Clinical Mental Health Counseling Intern

Lifeline PCS
02.2023 - 12.2023

Case Manager

Southwest Key Programs
01.2020 - 02.2024

Counselor

Phoenix Job Corps/EMC
09.2012 - 01.2020

Residential Advisor- CPP Coordinator

Phoenix Job Corps/Minact Inc
02.2007 - 09.2012

M.D. - Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Grand Canyon University

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