Micaela Vicuna

• Maintained accurate and thoroughly documented notes and client records in accordance with licensing standards.
• Conducted intake and needs assessments to set therapeutic goals and establish professional relationships with clients.
• Delivered counseling services to families and couples dealing with familial issues.
• Collaborated with other mental health professionals to create comprehensive treatment plans.
• Rendered mental health and counseling services to individuals, couples, and families focusing on development of healthy relationships.
• Assisted clients in locating resources for housing services and financial assistance.
• Conducted intake and assessments to formulate treatment plan and manage client records.
• Collaborated with social services, referral sources and other treatment professionals to meet patient care needs.
• Educated clients and families on importance of mental health and self-care.
• Encouraged individuals and family members to develop and use skills and strategies for constructively confronting problems.
• Developed and implemented creative interventions to engage couples and promote therapeutic progress.
• Countered problematic behavior with healthy alternatives to enhance mental, emotional and physical wellness and increase energy.
• Counseled clients on concerns such as unsatisfactory relationships, divorce and separation or financial difficulties.
• Performed individual and group psychotherapy and conducted teletherapy sessions to help clients pinpoint emotions underlying personal and relational conflicts.
• Garnered excellent reviews from individuals and couples and maintained long-term counseling relationships to provide ongoing care and support.
• Leveraged practice management software to complete weekly progress notes, update quarterly treatment plans and maintain patient records.
• Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
• Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
• Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.

Conduct weekly supervision to associates.

Oversee and assist in caseloads of associates.

Maintain all requirements necessary of approval to the Board of Behavioral Sciences.

Teach marketing and office management skills regarding client billing as well as how to navigate insurances.

• Maintained accurate and thoroughly documented notes and client records in accordance with licensing standards.
• Conducted intake and needs assessments to set therapeutic goals and establish professional relationships with clients.
• Delivered counseling services to families and couples dealing with familial issues.
• Collaborated with other mental health professionals to create comprehensive treatment plans.
• Ran a successful women's group of self-empowerment.

* School counselor for children ranging from ages 5-13.

* Conducted both individual and group play therapy.

* Integrated parents in assisting kids' needs.

* Advocated for all and any necessary resources in support of child.

• Conducted intake and needs assessments to set therapeutic goals and establish professional relationships with clients.
• Maintained accurate and thoroughly documented notes and client records in accordance with licensing standards.

• Conducted monthly presentations and activities in support of Mindfulness and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to all middle school grades in the San Ramon Unified School District.
• Collaborated with other mental health professionals to create comprehensive psycho-ed to later make use of tools in day-to-day life.
• Sought and fought for annual grants to keep program running.