Perla Arriola Cacho
Bronx,NY
Summary
Bilingual, Long Island University graduate student looking for the opportunity to improve and gain knowledge in the field of School Psychology. Ability to work with a diverse population in a compassionate and professional manner. Empathetic, with hands-on experience providing quality psychological services to children and adults. Skilled in identifying, assessing and diagnosing mental health and emotional issues. Develops and implements treatment plans and provides counseling and therapy to obtain maximum results for patients.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Behavior Health Associate
BELLEVUE HOSPITAL CENTER ___________
07.2018 - Current
- Engage and de-escalate clients with high-risk behaviors maintaining safety environment for staff and clients
- Report any unusual activities to clinical team
- Assist in application and removal of restraints and implementation of seclusion, when deemed necessary by clinical team
- Performed scheduled patient safety checks and documented results to establish patients' well-being.
- Observed patient behaviors and mental status and notified RN of unusual or potentially dangerous occurrences.
- Developed and maintained positive relationships with clients to create safe and supportive environment.
Direct Support Professional
PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT SERVICES, PDS) __________
11.2017 - 07.2018
- Assisted individuals with intellectual disabilities to support independence and well-being.
- Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated.
- Supervised daily activities and provided assistance to staff.
- Documented goals of individuals’, case noted and reported progress to supervisor.
- Developed rapport to create safe and trusting environment for care.
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment
Waiver Service Provider
NEW ALTERNATIVES for CHILDREN ___________
03.2016 - 09.2017
- Provided respite services to clients in the foster care system
- Implemented services to support individualized treatment plans
- Coordinated with different service providers to meet clients' individual needs.
Community Habilitation Specialist
QUALITY SERVICES FOR THE AUTISM COMMUNITY, QSAC) _____________
02.2014 - 09.2017
- Conducted daily in home visits and worked one on one with individuals diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorders
- Adhered to treatment plans designed as a guide to facilitate the recovery of clients
- Case noted progress of clients; meeting OPWDD regulatory standards
- Provided respite services to families and engaged with assigned individuals in a variety of educational and recreational activities
Education
Master of Science - School Psychology
Long Island University
Brooklyn, NY05.2025
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Hunter College, City University of New York
NY, NY01.2011
Skills
- Bilingual-Spanish
- Patient Assessments
- Case noting
- Crisis Intervention
- Safety Behaviors
- Activities of Daily Living (ADL) Assistance
- Crisis Resolution
- Psychiatric Disorders
- Progress Monitoring
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Behavior Health Associate
BELLEVUE HOSPITAL CENTER ___________
07.2018 - Current
Direct Support Professional
PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT SERVICES, PDS) __________
11.2017 - 07.2018
Waiver Service Provider
NEW ALTERNATIVES for CHILDREN ___________
03.2016 - 09.2017
Community Habilitation Specialist
QUALITY SERVICES FOR THE AUTISM COMMUNITY, QSAC) _____________
02.2014 - 09.2017
Master of Science - School Psychology
Long Island University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Hunter College, City University of New York
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