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Marlen Adames

Lawrenceville,GA

Summary


Mental health professional well-prepared to deliver impactful counseling services, focused on fostering client well-being through evidence-based practices. Extensive experience in providing comprehensive care and support, with strong emphasis on collaboration and adaptability. Known for excellent interpersonal skills and client-centered approach.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Mental Health Counselor

Ser Familia, Inc.
05.2017 - Current
  • Work with clients collecting information through interviews and assessment tools to diagnose emotional issues affecting them to develop treatment plan and setting goals to accomplish through the counseling process
  • Established a safe environment for clients to openly discuss their thoughts, feelings, experiences, and concerns without fear of judgment or retribution.
  • Continually updated professional knowledge by attending conferences, trainings, and workshops related to advancements in the field of mental health counseling.
  • Reduced crisis intervention needs by proactively monitoring patient progress and adjusting treatment approaches as necessary.
  • Developed individualized goal-setting tools to empower patients in taking ownership of their progress towards improved mental health.
  • Implemented self-care practices for personal wellbeing and modeled healthy coping strategies for clients to emulate in their own lives.

Mental Health Counselor

Comprehensive Health Services Inc.
11.2016 - 03.2017
  • Worked with unaccompanied children that crossed the US border. Screened for trauma, sexual and human trafficking, risk of harm to self or others. providing ongoing individual counseling until reunited with the family. Provided crisis intervention as needed and worked with case managers regarding reunification of youth with their parents or caregiver.
  • Established a safe environment for clients to openly discuss their thoughts, feelings, experiences, and concerns without fear of judgment or retribution.
  • Developed individualized goal-setting tools to empower clients in taking ownership of their progress towards improved mental health.

Health Care Representative

Change Healthcare
05.2013 - 04.2016
  • Interviewed and screened patients in a hospital setting to assist them in obtaining maximum benefits coverage for the following programs.
  • Social Security Disability benefits
  • Medicaid (all programs)
  • Medicare
  • Crime victims
  • Affordable Health Care plans
  • Improved patient satisfaction by efficiently addressing concerns and providing exceptional customer service.
  • Obtained patient information to properly record and document demographics and medical histories.
  • Developed strong relationships with medical professionals, fostering collaboration in a multidisciplinary healthcare setting.

Education

Master of Science - Mental Health Counseling

Walden University
Minneapolis, MN
11-2011

Skills

  • Treatment Planning
  • Individual and group counseling
  • Clinical interventions
  • Multicultural competence
  • Fluent in Spanish and English
  • Excellent relationship building with clients, co-workers and affiliates

Certification


  • Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) - State Licensing Boards - License #12006
  • Certified in SPARCS - (Structured Psychotherapy for Adolescents Responding to Chronic Stress) A group trauma-focused approach
  • Certificate in Child Play Therapy



Timeline

Mental Health Counselor

Ser Familia, Inc.
05.2017 - Current

Mental Health Counselor

Comprehensive Health Services Inc.
11.2016 - 03.2017

Health Care Representative

Change Healthcare
05.2013 - 04.2016

Master of Science - Mental Health Counseling

Walden University

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