Mariel Valera Mendez
Bronx,NY
Summary
Professional Clinician with thorough experience in delivering high-quality care. Strong focus on team collaboration, adaptability to changing needs, and achieving impactful results.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Bilingual Clinician
Cayuga Centers
11.2023 - 01.2025
- Provided individual therapy and group counseling for a caseload of 12 youth.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to enhance service coordination and patient outcomes.
- Completed record keeping and documentation for all clinical activities.
- Implemented evidence-based practices to improve therapeutic interventions and patient satisfaction rates.
Family Team Conference Facilitator
Harlem Dowling West Side Center
09.2020 - 07.2023
- Conducted all monthly Permanency Planning Family Team Conferences (FTCs); Acts as a Third-Party Reviewer during the conference to ensure the conference discussion is focused and appropriate per youth and family needs.
- Reviewed case progress notes and FTC summaries prior to FTC meetings and develop an understanding of youth and families needs in preparation for FTC’s.
- Assisted in the preparation of agency audits/ reviews.
Case Planner
Harlem Dowling West Side Center
11.2018 - 09.2020
- Helped a caseload of 12+ families to strengthen their dynamics by providing supportive care work counseling.
- Conducted home and school visits to monitor the children well being.
- Provided case planning services such as making referrals and collaborating with service providers.
Teacher Assistant
Northside Center – Susan Patricof Head Start Center
07.2017 - 11.2018
- Collaborated with the Lead Teacher to implement a high-quality learning for 17 assigned students.
- Maintained the established routines and procedures of the school and the classroom.
- Evaluated academic achievement and progress towards learning objectives.
Education
Master of Social Work -
CUNY Lehman College
Bronx, NY06.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology, Early Childhood Education
CUNY Lehman College
Bronx, NY06.2016
Skills
- Bilingual: English/Spanish
- Microsoft Office; Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Clinical documentation
Certification
- Solution Based Casework Certified- 2022-06-15
- Parenting Journey Facilitator- 2022-06-17
Timeline
Bilingual Clinician
Cayuga Centers
11.2023 - 01.2025
Family Team Conference Facilitator
Harlem Dowling West Side Center
09.2020 - 07.2023
Case Planner
Harlem Dowling West Side Center
11.2018 - 09.2020
Teacher Assistant
Northside Center – Susan Patricof Head Start Center
07.2017 - 11.2018
Master of Social Work -
CUNY Lehman College
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology, Early Childhood Education
CUNY Lehman College
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