Maria Ramirez

Dedicated Direct Support Professional/Foster Care offering 11 years of counseling and crisis intervention expertise. Offering comprehensive background in social services and working with trouble youth, as well as strong interpersonal, organizational and computer skills. Builds client rapport and assesses needs to provide appropriate resources. Hardworking therapy intern driven to improve patient lives with high-quality and caring support. Excellent planning and problem-solving skills paired with methodical and thorough approach.

North Easter Services, Logan, Utah, 06/01/2018, 08/01/2018, Youth Summer Day Program Developed relationship with troubled youth, providing guidance and encouragement. Planned a day and activities 6 hours a day, Monday thru Friday. Serve as a mentor for troubled youth in the program by helping with behavioral health, providing support, and forming a relationship based on positive communication and trust. I was paired with troubled youth that I would help on a daily bases. During this time, I served as a mentor to nurture, encourage, and to help them discover their ability to succeed and thrive in life.

Quality Youth Services, Logan Utah, October, 2022 to present: Performs supervised individual and group counseling, supervision, crisis intervention, and consultation/outreach. Provides psychological assessments, intakes and appropriate referrals.