Maeling Ruiz, LMHC
Bay Shore,NY
Summary
Quality assurance professional with proven ability to enhance document management systems and ensure compliance with industry standards. Known for exceptional team collaboration and achieving consistent results under changing circumstances. Brings keen eye for detail and proficiency in documentation control and review. Licensed Mental Health Counselor with extensive experience in providing mental health and substance abuse services to children, adolescents, and adults. Immense knowledge of evidenced based therapeutic techniques. Highly effective at supervising and training clinical staff to accomplish program objectives.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Quality Assurance Specialist/Clinical Supervisor
Lodestar Children's Services
12.2019 - Current
- Collaborated with various team members to uncover issues, identify applicable solutions, and improve program operations and policies.
- Provided regular updates to team leadership on quality metrics by communicating consistency problems or production deficiencies.
- Ensured product compliance with industry regulations by staying up-to-date on relevant standards and guidelines, implementing necessary changes to maintain conformance.
- Provided leadership, guidance and clinical supervision to staff members.
- Educated employees on specific QA standards and confirmed maintenance of standards.
Behavioral Health Clinician
PM Pediatrics
09.2022 - Current
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based treatment plans and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team.
- Enhanced client satisfaction through providing compassionate care and fostering strong therapeutic relationships.
- Delivered psychoeducational presentations to clients, families, and community members on various mental health topics to increase awareness and understanding.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments to identify mental health needs and formulate accurate diagnoses.
Behavioral Health Therapist
Gersh Experience
01.2019 - 04.2022
- Established goals and treatment plans through collaborative process with patient utilizing advanced counseling skills, evidenced-based practices and assessments.
- Counseled individuals, groups, and families to bring awareness of problems, deal with crisis situations and develop action plans.
- Guided clients in effective therapeutic exercises integrated from Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Motivational Interviewing and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT).
Single Point of Access (SPOA) Social Worker
Suffolk County Division Of Mental Hygiene
08.2016 - 03.2017
- Coordinated mental health services for children and youth with serious emotional disturbance and their families.
- Reviewed and processed referrals to assist in providing linkages to community resources including counseling, suicide prevention, crisis intervention, peer support, respite, care management, and residential services.
- Conducted community outreach and presentations to facilitate access to array of intensive OMH services and supports based on identified needs of youth and family.
Family Specialist / Psychotherapist
SCO Family Of Services
09.2015 - 01.2019
- Led supportive group discussions and education sessions for parents struggling with addiction and their families.
- Directed family-centered, strengths-based, culturally competent and individualized intakes and assessments.
- Partnered with multi-disciplinary treatment team, including child protective services and family treatment court as subject matter expert on psychosocial treatment of clients.
- Encouraged individuals and family members to develop and use skills and strategies for constructively confronting problems.
Education
Master of Science - Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN08.2015
Bachelor of Arts -
SUNY Stony Brook
Stony Brook, NY05.2009
Skills
- Clinical Supervision
- Process Improvement
- Addiction Treatment and Prevention
- Individual and Group Therapy
- Multidisciplinary Team Collaboration
- Operational Leadership
- Detail-oriented
- Excellent Communication
- Training and Development
- Quality Improvement
Certification
Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC), Master Counselor
Timeline
Behavioral Health Clinician
PM Pediatrics
09.2022 - Current
Quality Assurance Specialist/Clinical Supervisor
Lodestar Children's Services
12.2019 - Current
Behavioral Health Therapist
Gersh Experience
01.2019 - 04.2022
Single Point of Access (SPOA) Social Worker
Suffolk County Division Of Mental Hygiene
08.2016 - 03.2017
Family Specialist / Psychotherapist
SCO Family Of Services
09.2015 - 01.2019
Master of Science - Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Walden University
Bachelor of Arts -
SUNY Stony Brook
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