Rafael Camarillo
Salem,Oregon
Summary
As a Dual Behavioral Health Specialist under this position I work as a member of the treatment team and provide culturally and linguistically appropriate services to Latino adults with substance abuse issues.
Bringing compassion and positive attitude, suited for fostering supportive environments. Understanding behavioral health principles and proficient in therapeutic communication and crisis intervention. Committed to making meaningful impact on clients well-being.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Dual Behavioral Health Specialist
Puentes -Central City Concern
01.2024 - Current
- Participate in culturally specific outreach efforts to engage prospective clients
- Assist with screenings and intakes and with completing enrollment paperwork
- Complete alcohol and drug assessments and develop culturally appropriate, strengths-based individual service and support plans (ISSP) with clients
- Maintain a caseload of clients and serve as their primary counselor from admission to discharge
- Meet with each client at least once per month for individual counseling and case management
- Provide group counseling on a weekly basis, focusing on several aspects of the disease of addiction, stages of change and recovery
- Introduce clients to appropriate self-help support and other supportive services/activities
- Collaborate and coordinate services with treatment team, community providers, and support networks to address the needs of clients
- Maintain client records as required by the program, county, state and funding source
- Attend clinical staff meeting and case conferences in order to facilitate individual treatment plans for clients
- Advocate and provide referral services to assure that Latino community members get access to a variety of services and benefits, including mental health services
- Work within scope of training and experience
- Seek consultation when appropriate
- Attend all mandatory trainings in a timely manner
- Adhere to all state and federal privacy regulations, including HIPAA and 42 CFR Part 2, and policies and agreements regarding confidentiality, privacy, and security
- Support compliance with all privacy and security requirements pursuant to community partners' and outside providers' patient confidentiality agreements,
- Demonstrate knowledge of resources in the Latino community
- Participate in training opportunities to advance skills and knowledge in addiction and mental health
- Administer urinary drug analysis
- When applicable, perform duties pursuant to specialized DUII/DCJ system requirements
- Perform other duties as assigned
Recovery Mentor/Case Manager
NW Instituto Latino
01.2022 - 03.2024
- Documented case management activity for accurate, reliable records.
- Maintained client confidentiality and adhered to HIPAA guidelines.
- Improved relapse prevention rates with targeted recovery program mentoring.
- Displayed sensitivity to cultural and linguistic needs of clients and families served.
- Assessed individuals' needs and planned bespoke recovery programs to achieve personalized goals.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to ensure continuity of care for clients during their recovery process.
- Empowered clients to take control of their lives by teaching self-advocacy and decision-making skills.
- Attended professional development workshops on topics related to substance abuse treatment modalities, continuously expanding knowledge base for improved client outcomes.
- Offered constructive feedback on behavior patterns related to addiction relapse prevention.
- Increased patient engagement in recovery programs by introducing motivational interviewing techniques.
Education
No Degree - Certified Peer Recovery Mentor
(MHACBO) THE MENTAL HEALTH AND ADDICTION CERTIFICA
Portland, OR07.2022
No Degree - Certified Gambling Recovery Mentor
(MHACBO) THE MENTAL HEALTH AND ADDICTION CERTIFICA
Portland, MO06.2022
No Degree - Certified Alcohol Drug Counselor I
(MHACBO) THE MENTAL HEALTH AND ADDICTION CERTIFICA
Portland, OR07.2024
No Degree - Qualified Mental Health Associate I
(MHACBO) THE MENTAL HEALTH AND ADDICTION CERTIFICA
Portland, OR08.2024
Associate of Science - Psychology, Associate of Science
LINN BENTON COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Albany Oregon03-2021
GED -
LINN BENTON COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Albany Oregon09-2014
Skills
- SUDS Assessments
- Reliability
- Excellent communication
- Culturally appropriate treatment interventions
- Client and group work
- Team collaboration
- Learning new skills
- Non-judgmental attitude
- Oral and written communication
- Working in hostile environments
- Time management
- Effective communication with diverse groups
- Record keeping
- De-escalation methods
- Behavioral treatment services
- Discharge planning
- Professional ethics
- Motivational interviewing
- Multicultural competence
- Group counseling
- Individual counseling
- Case management
- Psychoeducation
- Anger management
- Patient intakes
- Referrals
- Teamwork
Descriptionofotherduties
- Demonstrate knowledge of resources in the Latino community.
- Participate in training opportunities to advance skills and knowledge in addiction and mental health.
- Administer urinary drug analysis.
- When applicable, perform duties pursuant to specialized DUII/DCJ system requirements.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Dual Behavioral Health Specialist
Puentes -Central City Concern
01.2024 - Current
Recovery Mentor/Case Manager
NW Instituto Latino
01.2022 - 03.2024
No Degree - Certified Peer Recovery Mentor
(MHACBO) THE MENTAL HEALTH AND ADDICTION CERTIFICA
No Degree - Certified Gambling Recovery Mentor
(MHACBO) THE MENTAL HEALTH AND ADDICTION CERTIFICA
No Degree - Certified Alcohol Drug Counselor I
(MHACBO) THE MENTAL HEALTH AND ADDICTION CERTIFICA
No Degree - Qualified Mental Health Associate I
(MHACBO) THE MENTAL HEALTH AND ADDICTION CERTIFICA
Associate of Science - Psychology, Associate of Science
LINN BENTON COMMUNITY COLLEGE
GED -
LINN BENTON COMMUNITY COLLEGE
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