Michelle Cintron
Belleville,NJ
Summary
Driven and career minded individual looking for a valuable and professional opportunity to continue assisting at-risk individuals in their journey to recovery and self-sufficiency. Compassionate counseling intern devoted to building and maintaining relationships, as well as implementing community services to promote client wellness. Experienced in providing direct services to clients and managing caseload of several patients. Adept at developing individualized treatment plans and performing thorough patient assessments.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CADC Counselor Intern
Elev8 Center of New Jersey
Newark, NJ
08.2024 - Current
- Utilized evidence-based practices such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy.
- Assisted clients in developing healthy coping skills that could be used during times of stress or difficulty.
- Provided crisis intervention services for individuals in need of immediate assistance.
- Created an environment that was safe, supportive, and conducive to learning for all students.
- Researched best practices in the field of counseling in order to stay current on evidence based treatments.
- Coached clients on how to manage emotions effectively while also teaching them how to recognize warning signs of distress before it becomes overwhelming.
- Provided individual and group counseling sessions for clients.
Group Facilitator
Zinnia Health
Kearny, NJ
02.2023 - 08.2024
- Conduct group psychotherapy sessions for clients
- Help guide and direct clients during group sessions as well as prepare individual notes that support clinical necessity and progress toward treatment plan goals for inpatient and outpatient clients suffering from substance abuse
- Provided guidance in problem-solving techniques to help the group reach consensus on decisions.
- Provided encouragement and motivation when needed in order to keep morale high throughout each session.
- Assisted with conflict resolution within the group by providing constructive criticism when needed.
- Established protocols for decision-making processes within the group.
- Supported individuals within the group who were struggling emotionally or psychologically.
Intensive Case Manager
CarePlus NJ, Inc.
Paterson, NJ
05.2022 - 01.2023
- Provide supportive case management services to clients who receive welfare benefits and develop individualized service plans, which are consistent with WFNJ regulations
- Counseled clients on available resources within the community that could help meet their needs.
- Assisted with applications for government benefits such as Medicaid or Social Security Disability Insurance.
- Advised staff members on effective strategies for working with challenging client behaviors.
- Collaborated with medical professionals to coordinate treatment plans for clients.
Wellness Specialist
Bridgeway Rehabilitation Services
Little Falls, NJ
11.2021 - 02.2022
- Frequently monitored and assessed the mental health status of persons receiving services
- Created individualized recovery plan and provided daily medication management
- Provided individualized coaching for lifestyle changes such as exercise, nutrition, stress management, smoking cessation.
- Managed budgets associated with implementing workplace wellness programs effectively.
- Monitored clients' progress toward meeting their therapeutic goals.
- Assisted in developing action plans for individuals at risk of suicide or self-harm behaviors.
Program Counselor
Geogroup, Inc
Newark, NJ
04.2019 - 12.2020
- Provided case management assistance and individual /group counseling for an assigned caseload of incarcerated residents
- Conducted PREA/LSI-R assessments and monthly behavior change plans
- Developed crisis intervention strategies for individuals facing difficult situations or events.
- Encouraged positive behaviors among peers by recognizing achievements and providing rewards accordingly.
- Provided crisis intervention when needed to prevent further escalation of negative behavior patterns.
Primary Care Coordinator
Adult Family Health Services
Clifton, NJ
08.2018 - 11.2018
- Served individuals with co-occurring diagnoses in a day treatment setting
- Daily medication management
- Generated individualized recovery/goal-oriented treatment plans
- Educated clients on available resources and services within their communities.
- Collaborated with physicians, social workers, and other healthcare providers to provide comprehensive care for patients.
- Conducted initial assessments and evaluations of patient's needs.
- Assessed safety risks associated with living environments or activities of daily living.
- Provided case management services to ensure the delivery of quality care.
Education
BA - Psychology
New Jersey City University
Jersey City, NJ01.2017
Skills
- Microsoft Windows
- Detailed Documentation
- Leadership Skills
- New Employee Training Skills
- Conflict Resolution
- Crisis Intervention
- Behavioral assessment
- Group Lecturer
- Punctual
- Reliable
- Group Discussion
- Counseling
- Individual Counseling
- DAP Notes
- Anger Management
- Group
- Healthy Relationships
- Emotional Regulation
- AA/NA Group
- CBT Group
- Addiction Education Group
- Art
- Music
- Psychoeducation
- Building rapport
- Self-care strategies
- Grief counseling
- Relapse prevention
- Motivational interviewing
- Substance abuse counseling
- Anger management
Certification
- Opioid Crisis Awareness
- LSI-R Risk/Needs Assessment and Behavior Change Plan
- NJ Wraparound Values and Principles
- DSM-5 Overview
Hobbies and Interests
- Travel
- Docuseries
- Animals
Languages
- English, Full Professional Proficiency
- Spanish, Limited Working Proficiency
Internship
Applied Cognition Program, 01/01/16, 12/31/16, NJCU/Rutgers University supervisor of counseling interns at Boys & Girls Club of Hudson County.
Timeline
CADC Counselor Intern
Elev8 Center of New Jersey
08.2024 - Current
Group Facilitator
Zinnia Health
02.2023 - 08.2024
Intensive Case Manager
CarePlus NJ, Inc.
05.2022 - 01.2023
Wellness Specialist
Bridgeway Rehabilitation Services
11.2021 - 02.2022
Program Counselor
Geogroup, Inc
04.2019 - 12.2020
Primary Care Coordinator
Adult Family Health Services
08.2018 - 11.2018
BA - Psychology
New Jersey City University
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