Raymond Bernal
Seattle,WA
Summary
Passionate individual with excellent interpersonal and communication skills builds meaningful relationships with clients and peers. Eager to work with LGBTQ+ community and minorities groups historically placed behind in mental health. My theoretical interest is Emotion Focused Therapy to assist queer individuals with identity, attachment injuries, and self advocacy.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Intern
City University Counseling Center
10.2023 - Current
- Applied variety of psychological methods and techniques in screening, assessment and evaluation of clients.
- Reviewed case files to better assess client needs and proper course of treatment.
- Maintained high level of patient confidentiality to comply with all federal and company regulations.
- Maintained up-to-date clinical documentation via electronic recordkeeping systems.
- Counseled clients to help understand and overcome personal, social and behavioral problems.
- Determined clients' risk of self-harm or other dangerous behaviors.
- Developed treatment plans to help clients build self-confidence and resilience.
- Assisted clients in exploring feelings and understanding behaviors.
- Designed safe and supportive environment for clients to discuss issues.
- Supported individuals dealing with mental health and emotional issues.
Mentor Volunteer
Youth Eastside Services
02.2023 - 04.2023
- Used strong interpersonal communication skills to convey information to others.
- Communicated with staff members to stay informed about volunteer opportunities and events.
- Guided troubled individuals to tools and resources necessary for healing.
- Empowered students through counseling and skill-building exercises.
- Served as role model for mentees by demonstrating strong values and ethical standards.
- Promoted positive relationships between mentees and other peers and adults to encourage social resilience and connection.
- Assisted mentees in developing self-confidence and positive self-image.
- Provided guidance on stress management and grounding techniques to reduce overwhelm.
- Assisted mentees in setting and achieving educational and career goals to encourage independence.
- Monitored behavior and reported any incidents to appropriate personnel.
- Regularly assessed progress and provided feedback to support continued development.
- Maintained strict confidentiality in all situations unless abuse, neglect, or threats identified.
- Provided guidance and recommended coping mechanisms for youth dealing with difficult issues.
- Encouraged exploration of new hobbies and career opportunities to enhance quality of life.
- Collaborated with teachers, counselors and administrators to foster access to resources and support.
- Developed and led special events that increased decision making, problem-solving and good judgment.
- Facilitated workshops and seminars to foster development of problem-solving, decision-making, and critical thinking.
- Developed and implemented student guidance plans to foster academic success.
- Assisted students in exploring and selecting career paths.
Education
Master of Arts - Clinical Mental Health Counseling
City University of Seattle
Seattle, WA12.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of California, Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz, CA08.2021
Skills
- Treatment Plan Development
- Family and Patient Education
- Counseling Techniques
- Patient Intake
- Emotional Development
- Youth Advocacy
- Behavior Modeling
- Group and Individual Sessions
- Mentoring
- Peer Counseling
- Needs Assessment
- Client Advocacy
Affiliations
American Counseling Association - Student Membership
Washington Mental Health Counselors Association - Student Membership
Languages
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
Intern
City University Counseling Center
10.2023 - Current
Mentor Volunteer
Youth Eastside Services
02.2023 - 04.2023
Master of Arts - Clinical Mental Health Counseling
City University of Seattle
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of California, Santa Cruz
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