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
2023.11 - 2025.01
- 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
2020.09 - 2023.07
- 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
2018.11 - 2020.09
- 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
2017.07 - 2018.11
- 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 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
2023.11 - 2025.01
Family Team Conference Facilitator
Harlem Dowling West Side Center
2020.09 - 2023.07
Case Planner
Harlem Dowling West Side Center
2018.11 - 2020.09
Teacher Assistant
Northside Center – Susan Patricof Head Start Center
2017.07 - 2018.11
Master of Social Work -
CUNY Lehman College
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology, Early Childhood Education
CUNY Lehman College