M. Ramona Rodriguez
Highland,NY
Summary
Diligent Mental Health Counselor exercising proficiency in multiple evidence based treatment modalities. Effectively counseling both individuals and groups using cognitive and trauma informed approaches.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
PROS Therapist
Access Supports For Living
06.2020 - Current
- Counseled individuals and groups to bring awareness of problems, deal with crisis situations, and manage symptoms.
- Developed and implemented intensive individualized treatment plans addressing mental health struggles, maladaptive patterns of behavior and other psychosocial issues.
- Guided clients in development of skills and cognitive behavioral therapy techniques as well as processing trauma.
- Tracked progress according to goals for interventions.
Behavioral Clinician
Access Supports For Living
08.2019 - 06.2020
- Utilized Therapeutic Counseling techniques to coach clients with developmental disabilities on healthy coping mechanisms to self regulate.
- Developed Behavior Plans, Risk Management Plans, as well as conduct assessments to assist both clients and staff on managing the clients' maladaptive behaviors.
Community Habilitation DSP
Ulster County Cerebral Palsy
06.2018 - 08.2019
- Empowered clients with Developmental Disabilities in advocating for themselves in the community.
- Coached clients in acquiring independent living skills and set goals based on Individualized Service Plans.
Residential Direct Service Provider
Access Supports For Living
05.2017 - 08.2019
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Assisted clients in achieving individual goals based on Behavior Plans.
Education
Master of Science - Mental Health Counseling
SUNY College At New Paltz
New Paltz, NY08.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Mount Saint Mary College
Newburgh, NY05.2017
Skills
- Providing support and guidance to staff in daily therapeutic tasks and client crisis
- Leading meetings and developing agendas
- Adept at conflict resolution
- Effective in collaborating with other providers and organizations
- Proficient in Cognitive and Trauma Based Interventions
- Case Management Proficiency
Timeline
PROS Therapist
Access Supports For Living
06.2020 - Current
Behavioral Clinician
Access Supports For Living
08.2019 - 06.2020
Community Habilitation DSP
Ulster County Cerebral Palsy
06.2018 - 08.2019
Residential Direct Service Provider
Access Supports For Living
05.2017 - 08.2019
Master of Science - Mental Health Counseling
SUNY College At New Paltz
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Mount Saint Mary College