Maria Plasencia
Mount Olive,NJ
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Mental Health Counseling Intern
Center For Family Services
01.2024 - Current
- Provided individual, family, and group counseling sessions to clients.
- Enhanced client well-being by conducting comprehensive mental health assessments and developing individualized treatment plans.
- Participated in weekly clinical team meetings to discuss client progress and treatment approaches.
- Connected individuals to appropriate resources through comprehensive assessments, referrals, and followups.
Office Assistant
Hampton Counseling Center
03.2022 - Current
- Perform clerical duties such as filing, photocopying, and scheduling appointments for providers.
- Major areas of responsibility include assisting clients with psychological assessments.
- Maintain confidentiality and comply with HIPPA regulations.
- Proficient in utilizing therapy notes, and Medisoft software.
Front Desk Receptionist
European Wax Center
07.2020 - 03.2022
- Schedule and confirm customer appointments.
- Ability to meet and exceed sales goals.
- Operated POS system.
- Preparing client's documents and entering information, Other duties as assigned.
Education
Master in Clinical Mental Health Counseling -
Montclair State University At Montclair
05.2025
Bachelor of Arts- Psychology -
Rutgers The State University of New Jersey At New Brunswick
05.2022
Associate of Arts -
County College of Morris At Randolph
05.2020
High School Diploma -
Mount Olive High School At Flanders
06.2018
Skills
- Problem Resolution
- Computer Proficiency
- Interpersonal Skills
- Cultural Sensitivity
- Clinical Documentation
Volunteer experience
Integrity House - Newark, NJ
- Helped staff members with writing correspondence, restocking supplies and other administrative needs.
- Worked well in team environment as well as independently.
- Maintained clinical documentation for each case including medication information.
- Updated patient and insurance data and input changes into company computer system
- Created reports and other types of documentation, which often contained sensitive and confidential data
Catholic Charities - Paterson, NJ
- Kept facilities organized, clean and well-maintained to best meet program needs
- Sorted and distributed canned goods and produce to disadvantaged families Volunteered with organization helping to create a veteran's closet for homeless veterans
Certification
Mental Health First Aid, 05/2022
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Clinical Mental Health Counseling Intern
Center For Family Services
01.2024 - Current
Office Assistant
Hampton Counseling Center
03.2022 - Current
Front Desk Receptionist
European Wax Center
07.2020 - 03.2022
Master in Clinical Mental Health Counseling -
Montclair State University At Montclair
Bachelor of Arts- Psychology -
Rutgers The State University of New Jersey At New Brunswick
Associate of Arts -
County College of Morris At Randolph
High School Diploma -
Mount Olive High School At Flanders