Marialena Petersen
Tempe,AZ
Summary
Friendly Counseling Intern specializing in Art Therapy. Approachable, outgoing and focused worker with excellent listening and communication skills. Committed to thorough understandings of clients needs and individualized plans for growth.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Group Facilitator
Fountain Hills Recovery
08.2022 - Current
- Facilitates a curriculum for residential level adult clients with substance dependence and co-occurring Axis I and Axis II disorders.
- Assists clients in exploring feelings and understanding behaviors.
- Develops goal-oriented psychoeducational and activity therapy groups to improve clients' level of functioning.
- Guides clients in effective therapeutic exercises integrated from Cognitive Behavior Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT).
- Designs safe and supportive environment for clients to discuss issues.
- Collaborates with other professionals to coordinate comprehensive care for clients.
- Provides education on mental health topics and resources to clients.
Behavioral Health Specialist
Fountain Hills Recovery
08.2021 - 08.2022
- Observed and monitored client behavior and responses to treatment.
- Managed patients with substance dependence and co-occurring Axis I and Axis II disorders.
- Provided emotional support.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Implemented and established behavior strategies by setting rules, and reiterating expectations.
Art Therapy Intern
Phoenix Children Hospital
08.2022 - 12.2022
- Assessed needs of each student and developed art therapy interventions to meet needs.
- Managed inventory and ordered new art supplies.
- Maintained thorough and confidential records of therapeutic sessions and observations.
Art Therapy Practicum Intern
Quail Run Behavioral Health
01.2022 - 08.2022
- Managed open art studio with art therapy centered classes and workshops..
- Facilitated art-based groups
- Monitored and recorded patient conditions and progress and reported to case managers and therapists.
- Maintained thorough and confidential records of therapeutic sessions and observations.
- Observed, monitored and documented client behavior and responses to treatment.
Captioning Agent
CaptionCall
11.2020 - 08.2021
- Ensuring that captioning meets legal requirements such as being able to identify speakers in a video, identifying music playing in the background, and using proper grammar and spelling.
- Reviewing transcripts to ensure accuracy and making revisions as needed.
Seasonal Medical Data Entry Clerk
McKesson Health
03.2019 - 11.2020
- Examined, revised, approved, and dispatched input and output materials according to established specifications.
- Updated and maintained customer information, documents and records.
- Checked for accuracy by verifying data and records.
- Followed data entry protocols, rules and regulations.
- Preserved customer confidence and protected operations by keeping information confidential.
- Analyzed current data records to provide detailed reports.
ASU Art Teacher Internship
Corona del Sol High School
08.2014 - 12.2014
- Collaborated with colleagues to design learning outcomes and thoughtfully address individual student needs.
- Reviewed students' classroom assignments, homework and tests to evaluate knowledge of subject material and assign grades.
- Developed activities to help students delve into lessons and obtain hands-on experience.
- Initiated teaching implementing lesson plans and progressed to full-day teaching.
ASU Art Teacher Internship
Maryvale Middle School
09.2013 - 12.2013
- Managed art room supplies, equipment and resources to maintain consistent supply for projects.
- Inspired students and assisted in developing creativity and self-expression through various art forms and media.
- Assisted students in developing unique artistic skills and techniques.
- Taught classes on painting, collage, and color theory.
ASU Art Education Intern
Arizona State University Children's Art Workshop
08.2012 - 12.2012
- Art Workshop for students ages (9-13)
- Monitored student progress and adjusted instruction to meet individual needs.
- Chose materials and developed lesson plans to enhance skills for individual students.
- Developed lesson plans surrounding various types of art, history and culture.
- Assisted students in coming up with and executing detailed final projects for exhibition.
Education
Master of Science - Progress
Prescott College
Prescott, AZ08.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Art Education
Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ12.2014
Skills
- Facilitates expressive and therapeutic arts techniques
- Treatment Plan Assistance
- Group Activities
- Studio Arts
- Individual Treatment Plan Supervision
- Monitoring clients and recording observations
- Providing emotional support to clients
- Paper and Electronic Recordkeeping
- Treatment Plan Development
- Individualized Counseling
Timeline
Art Therapy Intern
Phoenix Children Hospital
08.2022 - 12.2022
Group Facilitator
Fountain Hills Recovery
08.2022 - Current
Art Therapy Practicum Intern
Quail Run Behavioral Health
01.2022 - 08.2022
Behavioral Health Specialist
Fountain Hills Recovery
08.2021 - 08.2022
Captioning Agent
CaptionCall
11.2020 - 08.2021
Seasonal Medical Data Entry Clerk
McKesson Health
03.2019 - 11.2020
ASU Art Teacher Internship
Corona del Sol High School
08.2014 - 12.2014
ASU Art Teacher Internship
Maryvale Middle School
09.2013 - 12.2013
ASU Art Education Intern
Arizona State University Children's Art Workshop
08.2012 - 12.2012
Master of Science - Progress
Prescott College
Bachelor of Arts - Art Education
Arizona State University