Patricia Lamarche
Pembroke Pines,FL
Summary
Empathetic and Insightful Clinical Mental Health Intern with experience in hospital setting. Seeking to apply therapeutic skills, crisis intervention, and patient advocacy to support individuals in achieving mental well-being. Committed to continuing professional growth and providing evidence-based care to diverse populations with a holistic and compassionate approach.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Professor of English Studies for International Students
United International College
10.2013 - Current
- Experienced in teaching English to speakers of other languages across various proficiency levels
- Developed lesson plans tailored to individual and group needs, focusing on language skills and cultural competence
- Utilized interactive and immersive teaching methods to enhance language acquisition
- Provided ongoing assessment and feedback to track and support student progress
- Committed to creating an inclusive, supportive, and engaging learning environment
- Directs a highly interactive learning environment through, live dialogues, role-play
- Strives to develop an open, welcoming, and personalized environment among each TESOL level and cohort, for maximum student retention and satisfaction
Clinical Mental Health Intern
Neurobehavioral Hospital
01.2024 - 12.2024
- Applied CBT, Solution-Focused Therapy, and EMDR to support patients with acute mental health challenges and substance use disorders
- Encouraged self-love and acceptance of others in both group and individual therapy sessions, fostering a supportive and welcoming environment
- Utilized conflict resolution and de-escalation techniques to guide patients away from tense situations, promoting calm, constructive communication and respect for others
- Conducted biopsychosocial assessments, treatment planning, and discharge safety planning
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team including psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, mental health counselors, and nursing staff to ensure optimal patient outcomes
- Documented patient progress and maintained compliance with hospital and ethical standards
- Participated in weekly supervision meetings to discuss cases and enhance clinical skills
- Organized therapeutic activities such as nature walks, sports, games, ice cream socials, karaoke, and arts and crafts to promote community building
Education
Master's degree - Behavioral Health
12.2024
- Honors of Clinical Mental Health Studies
Bachelor of Arts - Communication Studies
12.1993
- Dean's List
Skills
- Crisis Intervention and De-escalation
- Individual and Group Therapy
- Patient Advocacy and Support
- Evidence-Based Practices (EMDR, CBT, DBT, Mindfulness)
- Culturally Competent and Trauma-Informed Care
- Confidential Documentation and Case Management
Certification
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Certification
- EMDR Consulting Roy Kiessling- Palm Beach Atlantic University -10/23-present
- CPR and First Aid Training -Neurobehavioral Hospital-Boynton, 10/24-present
Awards
Graduated with Honors, Member of the Honor Society, Vice-President of University Residence, Academic Dean’s List, International Exchange Student London, England, Player for the College Women's Rugby Team, London
Affiliations
- American Counseling Association (ACA) Member —08/2022– Present
- The Tree of Life Foundation International-09/2022-present
- Broward Mental Health Counselors Association-01/2023-present
Timeline
Clinical Mental Health Intern - Neurobehavioral Hospital
01.2024 - 12.2024
Professor of English Studies for International Students - United International College
10.2013 - Current
Palm Beach Atlantic University - Master's degree, Behavioral Health
The University of New Paltz - Bachelor of Arts, Communication Studies
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