Lourdes Garcia
Ramona,CA
Summary
I aim to obtain a position as an associate therapist at Palomar Medical Health Trauma Recovery Center. Recent graduate with excellent research, technical, and problem-solving skills. Detail-oriented, and able to learn new concepts quickly. A highly motivated employee with a desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively, unsupervised, and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Therapist I
Tri-City Medical Center
Vista, CA
01.2025 - Current
- Facilitated group therapy sessions for clients with similar issues or diagnoses.
- Utilized a variety of techniques such as cognitive-behavioral therapy and mindfulness practices during sessions.
- Attended trainings, workshops related to current trends in the field of psychology, mental health counseling.
- Provided psychoeducational on topics such as stress management, anger management, parenting skills.
- Provided occupational, educational and other informational services to individuals to aid in making educational or vocational plans.
- Documented all interactions with clients according to agency policy and procedures.
Emergency Room
Palomar Medical Center
Escondido, CA
08.2008 - Current
- Maintain the line of communication between patients, staff, and providers
- Coordinate care to outside facilities
- Interpret and translate for Spanish speaking community
- Communicate with clinical staff and Patient Access to ensure patient information is correct
Practicum Intern
Esperanza Crisis Center
Escondido, CA
01.2024 - 09.2024
- Manage a client load of four, lead group therapy, and community meetings.
- Provide social work support, short-term counseling, and community resources.
- Help individuals in crisis by applying appropriate crisis intervention.
- Develop treatment plans and biopsychosocial and spiritual assessments.
- Analyzed data from customer surveys to identify areas of improvement in services provided.
Education
Master’s degree - Social Work
Capella University
09.2024
Bachelor’s degree - Communication
University of Phoenix
08.2010
Skills
- English
- Spanish
- Cross-Cultural Fluency
- HIPAA compliance
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Care coordination
- Insurance eligibility verification
- Group therapy facilitation
- Documentation requirements
- Group therapy coordination
- Patient documentation
Skills Languages
- English & Spanish
- Cross-Cultural Fluency
- HIPAA Compliance
- Strong Interpersonal Skills
- Care Coordination
- Insurance Eligibility Verification
Certification
Group Therapy: Evidence-Based Strategies to Develop and Facilitate Dynamic, Purposeful and Effective Group Therapy.
Crisis Prevention Intervention Certification
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Therapist I
Tri-City Medical Center
01.2025 - Current
Practicum Intern
Esperanza Crisis Center
01.2024 - 09.2024
Emergency Room
Palomar Medical Center
08.2008 - Current
Master’s degree - Social Work
Capella University
Bachelor’s degree - Communication
University of Phoenix
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