Mayte Elias-Zuniga
Ogden,UT
Summary
Empathetic professional with hands-on experience providing quality psychological services to children, adults, and families. Skilled in identifying, assessing, and diagnosing mental health and emotional issues. Develops and implements treatment plans and provides counseling and therapy to obtain maximum results for patients.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Mental Health Counseling Intern
KT&T Ventures
07.2021 - Current
- Enhanced client experience by providing empathetic and attentive counseling sessions.
- Supported clients in overcoming personal challenges by employing evidence-based therapeutic techniques such as TF-CBT and FFT.
- Developed comprehensive treatment plans for clients.
- Increased client engagement through skillful application of active listening and communication techniques.
- Conducted thorough assessments to identify client needs, leading to more targeted interventions and improved outcomes.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions, fostering a supportive environment for shared learning and growth.
- Assisted in the development of community outreach programs, increasing awareness of mental health resources available to the public.
- Built rapport with diverse clientele by demonstrating cultural competence and sensitivity in all interactions.
- Contributed to the improvement of clinical services by participating in supervision sessions and incorporating feedback from supervisors into practice.
Bilingual Family Service Worker
Head Start Program
05.2014 - 02.2021
- Enhanced family relationships by providing culturally sensitive and bilingual support services.
- Improved communication between schools and families through accurate translation of documents and meetings.
- Connected families to valuable resources by conducting thorough assessments and referrals.
- Managed caseload effectively, maintaining detailed case notes for all client interactions.
- Collaborated with community partners to create a strong network of resources for clients.
- Developed trusting relationships with clients through consistent follow-up and genuine empathy.
- Conducted comprehensive needs assessments for each family, creating tailored service plans based on their unique circumstances.
- Facilitated educational workshops for parents, covering topics such as child development, nutrition, and positive discipline techniques.
Education
Master of Social Work -
Weber State University
Ogden, UT04.2024
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Weber State University
Ogden, UT04.2012
Bachelor of Arts - Spanish
Weber State University
Ogden, UT04.2012
Skills
- Mental Health Assessment
- Interpersonal skills
- Individual, group, and family counseling
- Organization and time management
- Trauma-Informed Care
- Empathetic listening and compassionate communication
- Crisis Intervention
- Bilingual proficiency
- Collaboration and interdisciplinary teamwork
- Ethical practice
- Cultural competence and sensitivity to diverse backgrounds and experiences
- Treatment Planning
Certification
Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Functional Family Therapy
Languages
English
Spanish
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Mental Health Counseling Intern
KT&T Ventures
07.2021 - Current
Bilingual Family Service Worker
Head Start Program
05.2014 - 02.2021
Master of Social Work -
Weber State University
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Weber State University
Bachelor of Arts - Spanish
Weber State University
Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Functional Family Therapy
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