Robert Diaz
Pre-Licensed LMHCA
Seattle,United States
Summary
Objective: To expand and grow on my recent completion of my Master's degree and build a fulfilling career in mental health counseling. I am eager to contribute to the well-being of others and make a positive impact in my community. As a disabled veteran with personal experience navigating mental and physical health challenges in life, I am passionate about providing compassionate and effective care to individuals seeking support and advocating for whole person wellness from an integrated holistic perspective. I am committed to ongoing professional development and learning to ensure I am equipped to meet the diverse needs of my clients in an ever changing world and normalize the landscape of therapy into something that should be promoted positively in society and fostering a sense of pride and fulfillment for clients when engaging in therapy.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Pre-licensed LMHCA
06.2024 - Current
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Multicultural competence
- Psychology today profile
Mental Health Counseling Intern
Inside Health Institute
03.2023 - 07.2024
- Supported clients in identifying personal strengths and resources, enhancing resilience in times of psychological distress.
- Enhanced clinical knowledge through regular supervision meetings, honing counseling skills and discussing case management strategies.
- Utilized culturally-sensitive interventions for diverse populations, tailoring treatment plans to each client''s unique background.
- Developed strong rapport with clients through active listening and empathetic communication, fostering trust during the therapeutic process.
- Improved client outcomes by implementing evidence-based counseling techniques in individual and group therapy sessions.
- Identified community resources relevant to each client''s needs by networking with local service providers.
- Documented client progress thoroughly, maintaining accurate records and ensuring confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
- Provided crisis intervention services when necessary; assessed suicide risk levels amongst high-risk individuals.
- Adhered to ethical and legal standards for confidentiality, protecting clients' privacy.
- Attended trainings to participate in regular supervision and continued education to maintain professional competence and ethical standards.
- Documented clients' progress to keep detailed notes on each client's treatment progress and changes in mental health status.
Graduate Student
Bastyr University
6 2022 - 06.2024
- Learning documentation skills, evaluations, treatment plan information and progress notes to maintain updated client records.
- Learning to Identify indicators of mental health concerns, abnormal behavior or challenges in a persons life.
- Leaning attending behaviors as a counselor and how to engage with and interact with clients.
- Learning to create safe and effective treatment plans focused on individual needs and conditions to outline goals for recovery.
- Learning therapeutic approaches to mental health strategies.
- Currently attending clinical observation and supervised counselor roles attending to client's needs.
- CPR BLS certified.
Undergraduate Student
09.2015 - 09.2019
- Worked in team environment to maintain high levels of productivity.
- Searched at library and in scholarly databases to locate necessary information for research projects.
- Conducted research projects, gathering data and information from a variety of sources.
- Took extensive notes to document lessons and further solidify learning objectives.
Fitness Consultant
LA Fitness
03.2016 - 09.2016
- Tracked progress of each client in secure filing system, diligently following confidentiality requirements.
- Provided client assessments to assess health goals.
- Prepared and inspected course equipment to verify safety and cleanliness before classes.
- Instructed gym members about correct use of weight resistance and cardiovascular equipment.
- Explained use of exercise equipment to all participants, prioritizing safety at all times.
- Remained current with fitness trends and techniques to provide latest and most impactful workouts for clients.
- Stayed current with CPR and first aid certification to provide emergency response in case of injury.
- Helped clients reach fitness objectives by providing encouragement and motivation.
- Maintained clean and organized workout environment to enhance overall fitness experience.
Petty Officer Second Class
United States Coast Guard
03.2005 - 02.2015
- Mentored and supervised more than 30 personnel within unit, providing positive guidance for professional and personal development.
- Directed safe and secure operations of over $5 million worth of government property, resulting in no loss of equipment or negative incidents.
- Operated electronic sensors and military computer systems to collect, analyze and disseminate electronic intelligence, observance, and countermeasures.
- Trained 100 non-rated and petty officers, 20 junior officers, aiding in their development into future leaders.
- Drafted messages and reports to inform leadership of current situations using Microsoft programs.
- Analyzed intelligence reports and identified potential tactical threats.
- Executed tactical operations with accuracy and control.
- Conducted and oversaw questionings , briefings and debriefings.
- Created contingency plans to address unexpected tactical scenarios.
- Coordinated activities of subordinate personnel to support mission success.
- Handled administrative requirements, maintained records and submitted operational reports.
- Prepared and delivered investigative reports and briefings.
- Monitored and assessed mission progress and provided updates to command.
- Developed and implemented plans to reduce risk to personnel and equipment during tactical operations.
- Planned and coordinated tactical movements of personnel and equipment.
- Led team in developing strategic plans to meet operational objectives.
- Trained and mentored personnel in combat operations and tactics.
- Rescue swimmer qualified and aided in training 10 other swimmers to advance further in their fields.
- Federal law enforcement professional, Boarding team leader, lead teams into military operations, developed training strategies, educated and trained 30 new boarding team members and developed 5 new team leaders.
- Communications operations certified (equivalent to a 911 operator) operating phones, radios, triangulation of maps to help rescue and survival and law enforcement teams successfully conduct missions, while monitoring all assets and maintain timely check ins of all assets for accountability.
- Worked with foreign and international governments and agencies in collective and cooperative manners for success of military and national interest missions.
- Armory access, record keeping, and control trained.
- Search and rescue coordinator trained and certified.
- Military small craft operator, gunner, electronics trained.
- de-escalation trained and use of force continum trained.
- weapons handling proficiency on multiple weapons platforms and systems.
Education
Master of Arts - Counseling Psychology
Bastyr University
Kenmore, WA 07.2022 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science And Government
University of Washington
Seattle, WA 09.2017 - 09.2019
Associate of Arts - Psychology
South Seattle Community College
Seattle, WA 09.2015 - 06.2017
Skills
Dependable and Responsible
Hobbies
I use hiking as a gateway to be free, reset my mental and emotional battery and explore the beauty of life around me and embrace nature with my dog by my side, whom is my life's best friend as we tackle the hundreds of miles of beauty we are lucky to have around us in the PNW.
I love the gym and use powerlifting as a metaphor in life, "when life gets heavy, lift it up and grow" all while, the gym connects me with many people and helps me maintain many of my disabilities I have obtained from the military. Lastly, one for fun, you can never go wrong with pizza, and I am always up to the challenge to educate my taste buds with a wonderful pizza pie in front of me.
Timeline
Pre-licensed LMHCA
06.2024 - Current
Mental Health Counseling Intern
Inside Health Institute
03.2023 - 07.2024
Master of Arts - Counseling Psychology
Bastyr University
07.2022 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science And Government
University of Washington
09.2017 - 09.2019
Fitness Consultant
LA Fitness
03.2016 - 09.2016
Undergraduate Student
09.2015 - 09.2019
Associate of Arts - Psychology
South Seattle Community College
09.2015 - 06.2017
Petty Officer Second Class
United States Coast Guard
03.2005 - 02.2015
Graduate Student
Bastyr University
6 2022 - 06.2024