Mayra Villa-Perez
Orlando,United States
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated Social Worker with over 3 years of experience providing mental health support, crisis intervention, case management, and family engagement services for children, adolescents, and families. Skilled in conducting assessments, developing individualized support plans, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, and connecting individuals to community resources. Bilingual in English and Spanish, with a strong commitment to fostering well-being, resilience, and access to support services for individuals and communities of diverse backgrounds.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Crisis Clinician
Devereux Advanced Behavioural Health
Winter Park, FL
08.2025 - Current
- Assessed client needs to develop effective crisis intervention plans.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive care for clients.
- Facilitated therapeutic sessions utilizing evidence-based practices and strategies.
- Conducted risk assessments and developed safety plans for at-risk individuals.
- Advocated for clients'' needs within the mental health system, working collaboratively with other providers to ensure optimal care delivery.
- Collaborated with law enforcement personnel during psychiatric emergencies to de-escalate volatile situations while ensuring the safety of all parties involved.
Clinician
Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health
Winter Park, FL
08.2024 - 08.2025
- Built client trust, enhancing therapeutic outcomes and personal growth
- Delivered bilingual counseling for diverse age groups, fostering development
- Created individualized treatment plans, addressing unique client needs
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive care. Foster positive relationships with clients and families to enhance treatment outcomes.
- Assessed patient progress, ensuring effective interventions and support
- Collaborated with teams for client well-being and crisis management
Clinical Social Work Intern
Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health
Titusville, FL
08.2023 - 07.2024
- Developed comprehensive treatment plans in collaboration with supervisors
- Implemented Cognitive Behavior Therapy sessions for patient improvement
- Effectively managed diverse patient cases
- Conducted detailed Biopsychosocial assessments
- Worked in multidisciplinary teams for holistic client well-being
- Eagerly engaged in multidisciplinary discussions for the advancement of client health.
- Provided counseling services in English and Spanish
SAFE Office Assistant
Freedom High School
Orlando, FL
05.2023 - 06.2023
- Collaborated with parents, teachers, and staff to address student needs
- Played a key role in crisis response, ensuring student safety and well-being
- Exhibited strong problem-solving skills in dealing with student-related issues
- Managed crisis response, ensuring student safety and well-being with effective coordination.
- Collaborated with educators and parents to address and support student emotional and social needs.
Social Work Intern
Freedom High School
Orlando, FL
01.2023 - 05.2023
- Managed and monitored the SAFE referral list, ensuring student safety
- Implemented truancy protocols effectively
- Handled caseload of at-risk students, providing tailored support
- Conducted threat assessments and developed mental health safety plans
- Facilitated bilingual and first-generation students' understanding of school resources
Education
Master's -
University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL08-2024
Bachelor of Arts - undefined
University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL07-2023
Associate of Arts - undefined
Broward College
Davie, FL07-2020
Skills
- Client Assessment
- Treatment Planning
- Resource Coordination
- Safety planning
- Case documentation
- Crisis Response
- Individual counseling
- Case management
- Intervention planning
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Crisis Clinician
Devereux Advanced Behavioural Health
08.2025 - Current
Clinician
Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health
08.2024 - 08.2025
Clinical Social Work Intern
Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health
08.2023 - 07.2024
SAFE Office Assistant
Freedom High School
05.2023 - 06.2023
Social Work Intern
Freedom High School
01.2023 - 05.2023
Bachelor of Arts - undefined
University of Central Florida
Associate of Arts - undefined
Broward College
Master's -
University of Central Florida