Supervised program staff, managing and evaluating performance to provide high-quality services to program participants.
Confirmed clinical appropriateness of referrals to medical detox units, crisis units, and residential and outpatient treatment programs.
Reviewed entries into Homeless Management Information System (HMIS) for completeness and evaluated outcomes and performance based on system data.
Researched community resources that benefit homeless individuals and enhance services provided by community programs.
Developed and implemented program goals and objectives, establishing specific and measurable outcomes aligned with organization's overall mission.
Mental Health Coordinator
Miami, Dade County Public Schools
01.2021 - 05.2022
Responsible for providing direct services to students and parents in MDCPS
This included completing intake documentation and assessments to determine level of services required for the student and family, utilizing evidenced-based interventions, completing risk assessments as needed, and coordinating care with various community agencies
Overall, I was responsible for working alongside school administrators, teacher, counselors, and parents to ensure the success and wellbeing of the student.
Residential Therapist
New Hope CORPS
01.2019 - 01.2021
Provide direct care to adult males with co-occurring substance use and mental health disorders in a residential setting
This entailed properly and efficiently documenting all client interactions, completing Functional Assessment Rating Scales, completing biopsychosocial assessments, creating detailed treatment plans to be achieved by the consumer and therapist, reviewing said treatment plans and completing an ASAM placement assessment with each treatment plan review
Additionally, I facilitated
Psychosocial Rehabilitation groups in both English and Spanish as well as conducted peer chart reviews on a monthly basis to ensure charts are up to date and meet standard level-of-care required.
Mental Health Intern
Agape Family Ministries
01.2018 - 01.2019
As a residential mental health intern, I was involved with all aspect of client care
I
facilitated Psychosocial Rehabilitation groups for English and Spanish-speaking clients,
completed intake biopsychosocial assessments for new clients and consult with clinical
team to determine level-of-care, created detailed treatment plans, and conducted peer
chart reviews to ensure charts are up to date and meet standard level-of care required.
Mental Health Intern
FIU Center
01.2017 - 01.2018
For Children and Families
As a mental health intern, I was responsible for facilitating two treatment programs:
Saturday Treatment Program and Parent Strategies Group
This included engaging
children in social-skills groups aimed at providing behavioral intervention for children
with Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Conduct Disorder, Oppositional Defiant
Disorder, and Autism disorders
I was also responsible for completing semi-structure
interviews and assessments to determine program eligibility.
Education
Master of Science - Psychology
Florida International
University
2019
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology, Criminal Justice
Florida International
University
2017
Associate of Arts - Psychology
Miami Dade College
2015
Skills
Fluent in English and Spanish
Great organizational communication, and problem-solving skills
Solid foundation of Technology and computer Skills
Proficient in office products Including microsoft word, excel, and powerPoint
Administrative Support Specialist at Hope Ignites (Formerly Known as Boys Hope Girls Hope Until March 2025)Administrative Support Specialist at Hope Ignites (Formerly Known as Boys Hope Girls Hope Until March 2025)