MINDY J. ARMIJO
Summary
Licensed Professional Counselor bringing 21 years of experience working in community mental health (14 years as a therapist). Expertise in assessing, diagnosing, and treating a wide range of acute and chronic mental health conditions to a diverse clientele with a warm, caring approach.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Behavioral Health Provider
Pueblo Community Health Center
08.2021 - Current
- Conduct intake assessments, formulate appropriate diagnoses, and develop person-centered treatment plans with patients
- Provide brief and long-term individual therapy
- Facilitate group therapy sessions
- Provide crisis intervention for patients who present to medical appointments and call the behavioral health crisis line
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver comprehensive care for patients
- Document provided services to patients in a timely manner using organization's electronic health record
- Other duties and trainings as assigned
Clinician
Health Solutions (formerly Spanish Peaks)
06.2009 - 07.2021
- Conducted intake assessments
- Worked closely with diverse adult clientele to develop treatment plans for outpatient services
- Frequently reviewed treatment plans to assess progress made toward treatment goals
- Provided individual, family, and group therapy
- Provided case management services, including connecting clients with resources within the agency and in the community
- Worked and collaborated with community agencies
- Created reports pertaining to client participation and progress in treatment
- Perform a multitude of administrative and clerical duties related to caseload management
- Other work-related duties and trainings as assigned
CORE Services Court Liaison/ Case Manager
Spanish Peaks Mental Health Center
01.2003 - 06.2009
- Served as a liaison between Pueblo County Department of Social Services, Pueblo County 10th Judicial District, and Spanish Peaks Mental Health Center
- Worked closely with DSS caseworkers, Spanish Peaks clinicians, and clients to ensure referred clients are enrolled in and following through with court-ordered mental health services.
- Conduct Mental Health Evaluations (intake assessments)
- Make appropriate treatment referrals within the agency and to other agencies in the community.
- Facilitate the Family Life Skills Group, a weekly psycho-educational group.
- Provide clinical and case management services to open CORE clients
- Generate weekly, monthly and yearly program reports to Program Director, District Court, and DSS
PRN Mental Health Worker III
Spanish Peaks ATU/TTU/Crisis Intervention Services
02.2004 - 03.2006
- Conducted intake/discharge interviews and procedures with clients
- Ensured that basic daily needs of clients are met
- Provided one-on-one sessions with clients as needed and facilitated psycho-educational groups.
- Accurately documented client notes using Absolute program
- Handled incoming crisis calls and other reception and switchboard duties as needed.
- Performed other duties as assigned.
Education
Master of Arts (MA), Counselor Education Program - Community Counseling
Adams State College
Alamosa, CO05.2008
Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) -
University of Southern Colorado
Pueblo, CO08.2001
Skills
- HIPAA Compliance
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Dialectical Behavioral Therapy
- Solution Focused Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- EMDR
- Acudetox
- Diagnostic Evaluations (DSM-IV)
Timeline
Behavioral Health Provider
Pueblo Community Health Center
08.2021 - Current
Clinician
Health Solutions (formerly Spanish Peaks)
06.2009 - 07.2021
PRN Mental Health Worker III
Spanish Peaks ATU/TTU/Crisis Intervention Services
02.2004 - 03.2006
CORE Services Court Liaison/ Case Manager
Spanish Peaks Mental Health Center
01.2003 - 06.2009
Master of Arts (MA), Counselor Education Program - Community Counseling
Adams State College
Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) -
University of Southern Colorado
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