REGINA CARDENAS BROWN
Queens,USA
Summary
Dynamic mental health worker, skilled in conducting in-depth interviews and psychodiagnosis. Successfully facilitated group therapy sessions, enhancing clients' life skills and promoting mental well-being. Committed to collaboration and proactive problem-solving, consistently achieving positive outcomes for diverse client populations.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Employment Specialist
CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF BROOKLYN AND QUEENS
Queens, NY
07.2023 - 02.2025
- Sourced, qualified and conducted screening interviews with job candidates.
- Conducted individualized assessments to determine client's eligibility for employment programs.
- Assessed risk factors associated with suicidal behavior among clients and implemented appropriate safety protocols when necessary.
- Facilitated group psychotherapy sessions on topics such as anger management, stress reduction, and life skills development.
- Participated in regular case reviews with interdisciplinary teams to evaluate effectiveness of treatment plans.
- Developed and optimized treatment plans to help clients continue to progress.
Case Manager Specialist
THE CHILD CENTER OF NY
New York City, NY
11.2018 - 10.2021
- Performed case management, including bringing together administrative, clinical and evaluative activities, treatment services, community agencies and other resources needed to assist clients to meet the goals of their treatment plan.
- Supported and advocated for clients in multi-disciplinary meetings, and periodically reassesses and evaluates what has been accomplished..
- Maintained appropriate professional client care documentation including case management and individual notes in compliance with all city, state and federal standards of practice.
- Provided educational counseling and advocacy as well as psycho education regarding well being and care of children.
- Conducted home, school and other visits.
Child and Adolescent Counselor
GRUPO JULIA BORBOLLA
Mexico City, Mexico
05.2016 - 09.2018
- Child and adolescent counselor utilizing CBT, psychodynamic and narrative approaches in brief therapy interventions.
- Head of clinic since January 2017.
- Led a team of 5 counselors, overseeing attention of 50 or so children per month.
- Performed battery tests and wrote detailed psychodiagnostic reports.
- Trained new counselors.
- Developed material for children and parents.
- Developed strategies and plans for parents.
- Ran rehabilitation programs for children who suffered sexual abuse.
- Participated and trained for sexual abuse prevention workshops, such as the 'Shield of dignity'.
- Educated teens on life skills to promote healthy coping skills and social relationships.
Therapeutic Assistant
REANUDAR, PROFESSIONAL NETWORK FOR MENTAL HEALTH
Mexico City, Mexico
09.2015 - 07.2018
- Therapeutic Accompaniment (TA) to several mental health problems (Psychosis, addictions and others).
- Helped sustain continuity and adherence to treatments.
- Contributed to the realization of activities of daily life that the patients were not able to perform on their own.
- Worked in conjunction with the main case therapist to build a personalized intervention model.
- Promoted quality of lifestyle, by reducing risk factors.
Paraprofessional
DOMUS INSTITUTE FOR AUTISM
Mexico City, Mexico
10.2015 - 05.2016
- Social, academic and relational para to a case of autism within school environment.
- Recorded and maintained accurate student records and progress reports.
- Facilitated communication between students, teachers, and parents.
- Developed creative learning activities that engage all types of learners.
Preschool English teacher
KURUWI DEL PEDREGAL
Mexico City, Mexico
01.2014 - 01.2015
- Provided a variety of materials and resources for children to explore.
- Taught basic skills such as color, shape, number and letter recognition, personal hygiene, and social skills.
- Observed and evaluated children's performance, behavior, social development, and physical health.
- Established and enforced rules for behavior, and procedures for maintaining order.
ABUSE CLINIC OF CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENT FROM INTERCONTINENTAL UNIVERSITY
Mexico City, Mexico
01.2013 - 01.2014
- Performed psychometric battery test.
- Counsel for children and teens from 3 to 18 years that had endured family/social violent circumstances.
Education
Master of Arts - Psychoanalytic studies
The New York Graduate School of Psychoanalysis
New York06-2025
B.A. - Psychology
Intercontinental University
Mexico City, Mexico01.2014
High school diploma -
The Winston Spencer Churchill School
Mexico City, Mexico01.2010
Exchange studies high school -
Saint Joseph high school
Saskatoon, Canada01.2007
Skills
- Conducting in-depth interviews
- Psychometric tests
- Psychodiagnosis
- Written communication
- Oral communication
- Collaboration
- Commitment
- Organization
- Proactivity
- Fast learning
- Problem solving
- Group management
- Professionalism
- Microsoft Office
- Connexions
Languages
Spanish: Native, 100%.
English: Fluent, Certificate in Advanced English 'CAE' ESOL Examinations, Conversational ability
Extracurricular Activities
Guest Speaker of the Symposium “Violence and its meanings”, Universidad Intercontinental, 01/01/14 XVII International Psychoanalysis Forum, Mexican Institute of Psychoanalysis, 01/01/12 XII Course of Neurology for Psychologists, National Institute of Neurology and Neurosurgery Manuel Velazco Suárez, 01/01/12 Camp Marist, New Hampshire, USA, 01/01/13 Tomacoco Camp, 06/01/10 - 01/01/13
Areas Of Interest
- PSYCHOLOGY
- PEDAGOGY
- CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY
- SOCIAL BEHAVIOR
- FAMILY COUNSELING
- GROUP PSYCHOLOGY
- VULNERABLE POPULATION SUPPORT
- PSYCHOANALYSIS
Timeline
Employment Specialist
CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF BROOKLYN AND QUEENS
07.2023 - 02.2025
Case Manager Specialist
THE CHILD CENTER OF NY
11.2018 - 10.2021
Child and Adolescent Counselor
GRUPO JULIA BORBOLLA
05.2016 - 09.2018
Paraprofessional
DOMUS INSTITUTE FOR AUTISM
10.2015 - 05.2016
Therapeutic Assistant
REANUDAR, PROFESSIONAL NETWORK FOR MENTAL HEALTH
09.2015 - 07.2018
Preschool English teacher
KURUWI DEL PEDREGAL
01.2014 - 01.2015
ABUSE CLINIC OF CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENT FROM INTERCONTINENTAL UNIVERSITY
01.2013 - 01.2014
Master of Arts - Psychoanalytic studies
The New York Graduate School of Psychoanalysis
B.A. - Psychology
Intercontinental University
High school diploma -
The Winston Spencer Churchill School
Exchange studies high school -
Saint Joseph high school