MARINÉS VIGO
Orlando,FL
Summary
Counselor in the field of Mental Health for over 10 years with a Master's in Counseling in Psychology. Dedicated and committed to helping individuals/families process emotions, define goals, plan action to promote personal growth and overall well-being. With experience in the school environment through a journey as a Substitute Teacher at OCPS, working with students and academic staff to contribute to their academic success. Continuing to work on professional development preparing to obtain a Professional Certification in Counseling in School Settings. Seeking an opportunity to continue making a positive impact on student's lives and contribute to their success.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Substitute Teacher
Kelly Educational Services /OCPS
08.2023 - Current
- Follow lesson plans provided by regular teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Provide in-class and at-home assignments based on available lesson plan.
- Supervise students in and out of classroom, including halls, playground and lunchroom.
- Enforced school and class rules to maintain order in classroom.
- 8 out 10 regular teacher, repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
Mental Health Counselor
Professional Psychiatric Services
12.2019 - 09.2023
- Work with individuals/families to improve mental health encouraging them to discuss emotions and experiences
- Examine issues including anger management, depression, self-image, stress, suicide and others issues
- Prepared reports within 24 hours to summarize patients' mental health status and treatment progress.
- Guided patients in effective therapeutic exercises integrated from Cognitive Behavior Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT).
- Facilitated smooth discharge by encouraging and reassuring patients throughout transitions.
- Worked collaboratively with other mental health professionals to provide consistent care and minimize diversion.
- Adhered to ethical and legal standards for confidentiality, protecting patient's privacy.
- Provided referrals to connect patients with other community resources to support mental health and well-being.
- Attended 100% of trainings to participate in regular supervision and continued education to maintain professional competence and ethical standards.
Mental Health Counselor
Angels For Kids on Call 24/7, Inc.
05.2016 - 10.2019
- Work with individuals/families to improve mental health encouraging them to discuss emotions and experiences
- Examine issues including anger management, depression, self-image, stress, suicide and others issues
- Help individual define goals, plan action and gain insight during therapeutic processes
- Track patient's progress, and write detailed reports within 24 hours.
- Developed goal-oriented psychoeducational and activity therapy to improve patients' level of functioning.
- Facilitated smooth discharge by encouraging and reassuring patient throughout transitions.
- Attended 100% of trainings to participate in regular supervision and continued education to maintain professional competence and ethical standards.
Co-therapist
Centro Interdisciplinario De Salud Mental(CISME)
08.2014 - 04.2015
- Help individuals/families to overcome their emotional problems and cope with tough situations using range of psychological treatments, such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), problem solve skills and counseling.
- Assisted individuals with gaining insights, establishing clear goals and planning strategies to reach personal targets.
- Tracked progress according to goals for interventions.
- Wrote reports on patients and maintained required paperwork within 24 hours.
Psychologist
Centro De Evaluación Y Terapia De Peñuelas, Inc.
01.2014 - 07.2014
- Collected information about patient using interviews, observational techniques, and other assessment methods.
- Help child/families to overcome their emotional problems and cope with tough situations using range of psychological treatments, such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and counseling to improve childs' level of functioning.
- Documented child' progress to keep detailed notes on each patient's treatment progress and changes in mental health status within 24 hours.
- Facilitated smooth discharge by encouraging and reassuring patient throughout transitions.
Psychology Intern
Consultants and Psychological Services Clinic-UIPR
01.2013 - 07.2013
- Collected information about individuals or patients using interviews, active listening, observational techniques, and other assessment methods.
- Psychometrics, psycho-educational and social emotional tests administration.
- Composition and discussion of psychological reports.
- Child and adult's therapy.
Education
Professional Certificate - Counseling in School Settings
Palm Beach Atlantic University
Orlando, FL05.2025
Master of Arts - Psychological Counseling
Interamerican University of Puerto Rico
San German, PR05.2013
Bachelor of Arts - Psychological Counseling
Interamerican University of Puerto Rico
San German, PR05.2010
Skills
- Counseling and therapy
- Knowledge and experience working with multicultural teams
- Individual and family support
- Adaptability
- Time management
- Organization abilities
- Good interpersonal skills
- Active listening
- Documentation and records management
- Computers and keyboarding
- Bilingual: Spanish and English
References
- Mrs. Elizabeth Tejeda, Supervisor, Professional Psychiatric Services, 407-632-95436
- Mr. Orlando Santiago, Supervisor, Angels for Kids on Call 24/7, Inc., 407-730-7983
- Ms. Monique Mungo, Teacher, OCPS, 828-228-8169
Timeline
Substitute Teacher
Kelly Educational Services /OCPS
08.2023 - Current
Mental Health Counselor
Professional Psychiatric Services
12.2019 - 09.2023
Mental Health Counselor
Angels For Kids on Call 24/7, Inc.
05.2016 - 10.2019
Co-therapist
Centro Interdisciplinario De Salud Mental(CISME)
08.2014 - 04.2015
Psychologist
Centro De Evaluación Y Terapia De Peñuelas, Inc.
01.2014 - 07.2014
Psychology Intern
Consultants and Psychological Services Clinic-UIPR
01.2013 - 07.2013
Professional Certificate - Counseling in School Settings
Palm Beach Atlantic University
Master of Arts - Psychological Counseling
Interamerican University of Puerto Rico
Bachelor of Arts - Psychological Counseling
Interamerican University of Puerto Rico
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