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Mariel Valera Mendez

Bronx

Summary

Professional Clinician with extensive experience in providing high-quality patient care. Proven ability to collaborate effectively within teams and adapt to evolving healthcare needs. Consistently achieves measurable outcomes that enhance patient satisfaction and care efficiency.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Bilingual Clinician

Cayuga Centers
New York
11.2023 - 01.2025
  • Facilitated therapeutic sessions for children and families in crisis.
  • Completed record-keeping documentation for all clinical activities.
  • Educated families on coping strategies and available resources.

Family Team Conference Facilitator

Harlem Dowling West Side Center
New York
09.2020 - 07.2023
  • Conducted monthly Permanency Planning Family Team Conferences to address youth and family needs.
  • Served as Third-Party Reviewer during conferences to maintain focused discussions.
  • Assisted in preparing for agency audits and reviews, ensuring compliance with standards.

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, NY
06.2023

Bachelor of Arts - Sociology, Early Childhood Education

CUNY Lehman College
Bronx, NY
06.2016

Skills

  • Bilingual: English and Spanish
  • Microsoft Office proficiency
  • Clinical documentation
  • Record keeping
  • Coping strategies
  • Compliance standards

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