Maria V. Alvarez
Union
Summary
Detailed-oriented professional with strong background in client support, communication, and high pressure decision-making. Experienced in managing sensitive situation with discretion, empathy, and professionalism. Highly adaptable, organized, and skilled at building trust with diverse population.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Union County Traumatic Coalition for Youth Program
08.2022 - Current
- Contributed to an expanding statewide network that effectively worked to prevent suicide and promoted hope, healing, and resiliency in the aftermath of traumatic loss
- Provided grief services to schools and communities after a loss
Mobile Response Worker
Trinitas Regional Medical Center/RWJBarnabas
01.2020 - Current
- Provided face-to-face/telehealth intake assessments and support individuals experiencing suicidal ideation, traumatic loss, and abuse-related cases
- Developed crisis plans and treatment plans within 24-72 hours
- Provided referral and linkage to therapeutic services and community resources for children and families
- Completed collateral contacts documentation / reports on a weekly cadence
- Managed delayed dispatch operations by confirming service readiness and verifying safety protocols prior to worker-family engagements
Paraprofessional
Roselle Park School District
05.2018 - 01.2020
- Provided one-on-one support for students with IEPs, 504 plans, and behavioral needs
- Assisted lead instructor in developing core classroom curriculum
- Reinforced lesson plans, classroom routines, and positive behavioral strategies as well as monitoring student progress and communicated observations to teachers and staffs
Education
Masters of Arts - Forensic Psychology
Kean University
Union, NJ05-2021
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Kean University
Union, NJ05-2018
Skills
- Behavioral Health Assessment
- Treatment Planning
- Patient Rapport Building
- Crisis Intervention
- Case Management
- Safety Planning
- Ethical Decision-Making
- Mandated Reporting
- Emergency Response Collaboration (Police, EMT, Social Services)
Timeline
Union County Traumatic Coalition for Youth Program
08.2022 - Current
Mobile Response Worker
Trinitas Regional Medical Center/RWJBarnabas
01.2020 - Current
Paraprofessional
Roselle Park School District
05.2018 - 01.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Kean University
Masters of Arts - Forensic Psychology
Kean University
CLINICAL TOOLS
- Epic Electronic Health Record (EHR): Experienced in patient charting, scheduling, order entry, and clinical documentation while maintaining HIPAA compliance in hospital environments
- Crisis Assessment Tool: Completing structured documentations across multiple assessment domains to support accurate service planning and level-of-care determinations for Youths
- Youth Suicide Risk Assessment (C-SSRS): Identifying suicide risk levels using C-SSRS and escalate concerns according to mandated safety protocols
- Cyber PerformCare: Documenting high-risk mental health cases, crisis interaction, ensuring accurate records, referral coordination, and compliance with confidentiality standards.