Patrick Ortiz
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor
Madeira,OH
Summary
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor with over 7 years of experience providing psychotherapy and other therapeutic services designed to meet the unique needs of individual clients, couples, and families. Specializes in assisting clients with stress, depression, anxiety, relationship challenges, family dynamics, and trauma recovery. Strong focus on team collaboration, achieving results, and adapting to changing needs.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Individual, Couples, and Adolescent Therapist
Sole Practitioner
Cincinnati, OH
04.2024 - Current
- Complete intake assessments and screeners, diagnosis, treatment planning, goal tracking, and discharge.
- Use evidenced-based treatment modalities to provide therapy to individual adults and couples.
- Manage caseload of 50+ Clients
Coordinator of Child and Adolescent Group Services
Bellefaire JCB
University Heights, OH
01.2023 - 03.2024
- Provided supervision, support, and training to team of 4 staff members
- Ensured the utilization of evidenced-based practices, led group therapy sessions, coordinated client case management, and ensured departmental financial goals were achieved.
- Responsible for Client and Staff safety
- Maintained compliance with departmental standards and regulations while working to foster a healthy organizational culture.
Licensed Group Facilitator
Bellefaire JCB
University Heights, OH
03.2021 - 12.2022
- Facilitated daily group behavioral health sessions of between 12-16 adolescents and teenagers using evidence-based treatments including Dialectical Behavioral Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.
- Completed Treatment Plans, Diagnostic Evaluations, Outcome Measures, and Clinical Notes.
- Developed curriculums focused on assisting clients with skill-building such as communication, managing relationships, coping skills, etc.
Intern / Youth Specialist
Bellefaire JCB
University Heights, OH
07.2020 - 03.2021
- Co-facilitated daily group counseling sessions for youths aged 7-12.
- Assisted Licensed staff with planning curriculum and interventions to address multiple clinical areas including coping skills, anger management, communication skills, self-esteem, trauma, etc.
- Completed Progress notes, Screeners, and Outcome Measures.
School Based Therapy Intern
Beech Brook
Cleveland, OH
08.2019 - 03.2020
- Provided Therapeutic Behavioral Services for children in grades 3-8.
- Completed intake process for new clients.
Community Mental Health Worker
Ohio Guidestone
Cleveland, OH
06.2018 - 05.2019
- Provided in-home Therapeutic Behavioral Services for school age children.
- Coordinated services between OGS, Client and family, teachers, and other caseworkers.
- Managed caseload of 30+ Clients.
Lead School Age Teacher
YMCA
Akron, OH
08.2016 - 05.2018
- Prepared weekly lesson plans.
- Supervised up to 32 children daily and communicated with parents regarding their child’s day.
Education
Master of Arts in Education - Clinical Mental Health Counseling
The University of Akron
Akron, Ohio12.2020
Bachelor of Science - Political Science/Criminal Justice
The University of Akron
Akron, Ohio05.2013
Skills
- Assessment, Diagnosis, and Treatment Planning
- Therapeutic Crisis Intervention
- Person Centered Therapy
- Group Therapy
- Individual and Family Development
- Relationship Counseling
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Behavior Management
- Case Coordination and Management
Timeline
Individual, Couples, and Adolescent Therapist
Sole Practitioner
04.2024 - Current
Coordinator of Child and Adolescent Group Services
Bellefaire JCB
01.2023 - 03.2024
Licensed Group Facilitator
Bellefaire JCB
03.2021 - 12.2022
Intern / Youth Specialist
Bellefaire JCB
07.2020 - 03.2021
School Based Therapy Intern
Beech Brook
08.2019 - 03.2020
Community Mental Health Worker
Ohio Guidestone
06.2018 - 05.2019
Lead School Age Teacher
YMCA
08.2016 - 05.2018
Master of Arts in Education - Clinical Mental Health Counseling
The University of Akron
Bachelor of Science - Political Science/Criminal Justice
The University of Akron