Melissa España
Rohnert Park,CA
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Support Counselor
Seneca Family of Agencies
11.2022 - Current
- Provided one on one counseling
- Collaborated with therapists, probation officers, clinicians, parents, and schools to help identify best suitable treatment for clients
- Engaged in respectful and insightful communication with teams
- Utilized INTERNET and SMARTCARE for client documentation
- Observed client interactions with caregivers and peers in order to better assess for clients treatment goals
- Provided insight with teams about observed behavior in clients
- Completed Functional Behavior Analysis documentation
- Creating working plans for clients and caregivers to better support with target behavior
- Engaged clients and caregivers in identifying coping skills
- Observed and monitored client behavior and responses to treatment
- Observed, monitored, and recorded problem behaviors through accurate behavior-consequence data collection, graphs, and anecdotal notes.
Behavior Technician
Autism Spectrum Therapies
08.2021 - 10.2022
- Conducted functional analysis, preference assessments, and assessments of basic learning and language skills to identify target behaviors and the purpose of behaviors
- Maintained professional and clinical perspective to avoid internalization regarding certain client behaviors or mannerisms
- Offers active guidance to families adjusting to life with loved ones on the autism spectrum
- Provided responsive communication by phone and email to answer general and pressing questions
- Worked as part of a collaborative team to address changing needs of children and families
- Used CATALYST to document patient information, progress notes, and treatment plans
- Exercised physical dexterity to safely implement crisis management interventions and therapeutic holds
- Promoted positive interactions of children with ADHD, Autism, and oppositional defiant behavior by using visual supports, simplifying communication, and utilizing stress scales to turn emotions into concrete concepts.
Front Desk
COVID-19 Vaccination Cites
Windsor, CA
03.2021 - 08.2021
- Completed screening questions with patients following CDC guidelines
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced atmosphere
- Updated patient charts on electronic medical records.
Education
Degree in Process -
San Francisco State University
04.2024
Associates degree in Psychology -
Santa Rosa Junior College
12.2021
Skills
- Behavior Treatment Plans
- Documentation Skills
- Written Communication
- Goal Setting
- Data experience
- R-studio
- Analyzing treatment goals
- Family Support
Age
23
Personal Information
Title: Support Counselor
Languages
- Spanish
- English
Timeline
Support Counselor
Seneca Family of Agencies
11.2022 - Current
Behavior Technician
Autism Spectrum Therapies
08.2021 - 10.2022
Front Desk
COVID-19 Vaccination Cites
03.2021 - 08.2021
Degree in Process -
San Francisco State University
Associates degree in Psychology -
Santa Rosa Junior College