Nicolás Ponce
Frederick,MD
Summary
Dedicated mental health professional with experience at NAMI MD, and formerly CAS, skilled in grief counseling and motivational interviewing. Successfully developed programs that empowered underserved populations, enhancing community engagement. Proven ability to conduct mental health evaluations and foster strong interpersonal relationships, contributing to improved client outcomes and well-being, with strong understanding of client disabilities and clinical treatments.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Mental Health Volunteer
NAMI MD
02.2025 - Current
- Developed goal-oriented psychoeducational and activity therapy groups to improve clients' level of functioning.
- Provided referrals to connect clients with other community resources to support mental health and well-being.
- Encouraged patients to discuss experiences in group and individual settings.
- Observed and monitored client behavior and responses to treatment.
Community Service Assistant
CAS
01.2019 - 05.2024
- Developed and maintained relationships with community organizations and agencies through our various locations.
- Developed and implemented programs to engage and empower underserved populations, aiding those in poverty and mental institutions most.
- Facilitated communication between clients and other service providers.
- Collaborated with various stakeholders to promote social services
- Spoke with senior citizen groups to expand community engagement and program outreach.
- Monitored and evaluated impact of social services on community, forming reports after every event and monthly summaries of impacts made.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Natural Science Biology
FCAQ
Quito, Pichincha, Ecuador06-2024
Skills
- Grief counseling
- Disability awareness
- Motivational interviewing
- Suicide prevention
- Dual diagnosis expertise
- Problem-solving aptitude
- Reliability
- Stress management techniques
- Mental health evaluations
- Interpersonal skills
- Biopsychosocial assessments
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
French
Professional Working
Dutch
Limited Working
Interests
- DIY Fashion Designing
- Composing music
- Traveling to foreign countries
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Mental Health Volunteer
NAMI MD
02.2025 - Current
Community Service Assistant
CAS
01.2019 - 05.2024
Bachelor of Science - Natural Science Biology
FCAQ