Oscar Fernandez
The Bridge IMT
New York
3
years of professional experience
Client-Centered Behavioral Health Specialist is experienced in meeting with Clients from diverse backgrounds throughout the city to provide supportive counseling, complete intakes, create service/treatment plans, and assess Clients behaviors on a weekly basis. Writer keeps a Judgement-free mindset when meeting with the Clients, active listening, and collaborates with collaterals treatment teams in order to best serve the Client and make a meaningful impact on clients' mental and well-being.
Work History
Behavioral Health Specialist
2 Years 8 Months- De-escalated crisis situations using trauma-informed communication and safety-focused response techniques.
- Supported individualized treatment plans through ongoing observation and client-centered interventions.
- Collaborated with collateral teams to coordinate care and reinforce recovery goals.
- Documented clients' progress to keep detailed notes on each client's treatment progress and changes in mental health status.
- Established trust-based relationships with clients to build rapport
- Implemented cognitive-behavioral techniques to address negative thought patterns and promote healthier thinking habits among clients.
- Worked closely with adults and canvassed for them within the community, at residential facilities, within homes, and their known hotspots.
- Provided crisis intervention services during emergency situations, ensuring immediate support and safety for affected individuals.
- Created progress reports, assessments and charting within required timeframes.
- Worked collaboratively with other mental health professionals to provide consistent care.
- Completed intakes for new Clients.
- Escort Clients to appointments safely.
- Advocated on behalf of clients when necessary.
- Completed required CUCS Trainings to stay up to date with ethical standards.
- Assessed mental health needs to determine nature and extent of clients' emotional, behavioral or mental health issues.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Forensic Psychology
Associate of Arts - Psychology
Skills
Crisis intervention
Community engagement
Skilled in intake
motivational
and de-escalation interviewing
Charting documentation
Coping strategies
Charting and documentation
Time management
Attention to detail
Effective communication
Trauma-informed care
Timeline
Behavioral Health Specialist
The Bridge IMT
03.2024 - CurrentRead More
John Jay College of Criminal Justice
Bachelor of Arts from Forensic Psychology
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Borough of Manhattan Community College
Associate of Arts from Psychology
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