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Robert Hernandez

El Paso,TX

Summary

Accomplished and energetic as a Drug Treatment Specialist with a solid history of achievement in developing treatment activities. Motivated leader with strong organizational and prioritization abilities. Areas of expertise include CBT and RBT. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Work History

Non License Therapist

Peak Behavioral Health
05.2022 - Current
  • Assessed clients' mental health needs, developed treatment plans and monitored progress.
  • Documented patient information, treatment plans, and patient responses.
  • Delivered brief interventions to help clients develop healthy coping skills.
  • Counseled individuals, groups, and families to bring awareness of problems, deal with crisis situations and develop action plans.
  • Developed strategies to help patients cope with stress and anxiety and build resilience.
  • Tracked progress according to goals for interventions.
  • Guided clients in development of skills and cognitive behavioral therapy techniques.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and deliver treatment plans and patient care.
  • Maintained and updated patient records, changes in service plans and treatment reports.
  • Implemented evidence-based interventions through cognitive-behavioral and solution-focused therapy.
  • Developed and maintained relationships with referral sources to support continuity of care.
  • Provided individual and group therapy sessions to patients suffering from mental health issues.
  • Developed and implemented intensive individualized treatment plans addressing family relationship problems, destructive patterns of behavior and other psychosocial issues.
  • Built and maintained therapeutic relationships, fostering positive, supportive and empowering client environments.
  • Provided crisis intervention to support clients during times of urgent need.
  • Conducted follow-up assessments to monitor clients' progress and adjust treatment plans as necessary.
  • Worked with clinical psychiatrist and primary care physician to review patient progress and update treatment plans.
  • Developed treatment plans to outline steps necessary for clients to achieve goals.

Drug Treatment Specialist

FCI La Tuna
11.2007 - 04.2020
  • I facilitate individual and group therapy, for the Residential
  • Drug Abuse Program, a modified therapeutic community
  • I have a diverse caseload, with twenty-four inmates
  • I provide therapy for individuals with a variety of behavioral problems such as Substance abuse, anger management, mental health issues, social issues, interpersonal issues, and marriage and family issues
  • I conduct psycho-social interviews and develop treatment plans for a diverse group of inmates with a diverse behavioral problems
  • I facilitate groups sessions on a daily basis and provide groups sessions involving communications skills, self-esteem, and substance abuse problems
  • I also audit my caseload keeping track of the inmate's progress by completing progress reviews every 60 days, referring inmates for clinical team and transition team to help them with behavioral concerns the team may have and helping the inmates continue to work hard on their treatment objectives
  • I provide expert advice by researching other treatment avenues especially with difficult inmates and I provide my findings with to other drug treatment specialist
  • I also develop treatment summaries for outside agencies so they can work with inmates who will release to the community, and continue with therapy and transition to the community
  • I also audit files and insure all documentation are available for program review, staff assist, and operational review.

Employee Services Specialist

Federal Correctional Institution, La Tuna
11.1994 - 02.2003
  • I monitored several departments with-in the institution in areas such as, payroll, recruitment, veteran's preference, workman's comp, employee development, and staffing needs
  • I requested certificates of eligible applicants and monitored it, made scheduled interviews, conducted interviews for 80 applicants nationwide and within the institution
  • I communicated with Grand Prairie objection statement issues, and I have written objection statements on several applicants applying for employment
  • I also worked with preparing documentation for arbitrations, EEOC, and labor management disputes
  • I prepared maintained files for OWCP Cases, was part of a program review team at FCI Big Springs and Ph: 9158673635 roberthtxpcl@gmail
  • Conducted operational reviews locally
  • I also was a Time and Attendance clerk for custody department and also for Unit Management department
  • I conducted audits on all T&A files for each department for program review and assisted other clerks on ways to improve their communication with staff on Time and Attendance issues.I also prepared and coordinated training for annual training
  • I provide career counseling and advisory services to all levels of institutional staff concerning upward mobility, employee development activities, and job opportunities
  • I also develop and analyze effective tools of evaluation for each training program
  • I monitored the Annual Training Plan using critical data such as program review reports, ACA reports, and JCAHO reports, which addresses identified needs of the institution and staff
  • I also maintain records to assure all required programs are implemented fully, and that training standards are being met
  • I monitor all mandatory training for staff members, who are certified as instructors or job related skills
  • I monitor and schedule all testing through EZ-Exam and proctor all exams to prepare staff prior to attending training at the Management Specialty
  • Training Center in Denver, Colorado
  • I create and implement plans for all Specialty Instructors providing curriculum to meet institutional policy and procedures
  • I monitor all Specialty
  • Instructors on various training programs such as, Firearms, Self Defense, Armed Basic Prisoner
  • Transportation Certification, Disturbance Control Team Training, Special Operations Response
  • Team Training, Hostage Negotiations Training, and Crisis Support Team Training.I continuously coordinate and schedule Institutional Familiarization for new employees at
  • FCI/FSL La Tuna
  • I am constantly coordinating and managing these classes to ensure staff are well prepared for Introduction to Correctional Techniques at CLYCO Georgia
  • As Employee
  • Development Specialist, I worked with each Department Head to ensure adequate training plans for all probationary staff
  • I also assist when necessary providing instruction to staff enrolled in institutional training courses such as cross development and governing on-line learning center coursesI am also responsible for the Mentor/Protégé Program
  • After reviewing each biographical sheet on each mentor and protégé, I determine which mentor would best assist each protégé
  • I appoint a protégé to a mentor for career enhancement and guidance.

Education

Master of Arts - Counseling, Prof Mental Health Counseling

Webster University
St. Louis, MO

Associate of Science - Social Psychology

Park University
Parkville, MI

Skills

  • Personnel and Human Resources Judgment and Decision Making
  • Time Management Computers and Electronics
  • Customer and Personal Service
  • Patient Documentation
  • Diagnostic Evaluation
  • Electronic Charting
  • Progress Evaluation
  • Team Meetings
  • Biopsychosocial Assessments
  • Individual and Group Therapy

Accomplishments

  • FCI La Tuna - Federal Bureau of Prisons － Anthony, TX
  • Maintain order, discipline, and security within assigned areas in accordance with relevant rules, regulations, policies, and laws
  • Take, receive, or check periodic inmate counts
  • Respond to emergencies, such as escapes
  • Supervise and direct the work of correctional officers to ensure the safe custody, discipline, and welfare of inmates
  • Restrain, secure, or control offenders, using chemical agents, firearms, or other weapons of force as necessary
  • Resolve problems between inmates
  • Supervise or perform searches of inmates or their quarters to locate contraband items
  • Complete administrative paperwork or supervise the preparation or maintenance of records, forms, or reports
  • Supervise or provide security for offenders performing tasks, such as construction, maintenance, laundry, food service, or other industrial or agricultural operations
  • Transfer or transport offenders on foot or by driving vehicles, such as trailers, vans, or buses
  • May 2006
  • Sep 2000

Timeline

Non License Therapist

Peak Behavioral Health
05.2022 - Current

Drug Treatment Specialist

FCI La Tuna
11.2007 - 04.2020

Employee Services Specialist

Federal Correctional Institution, La Tuna
11.1994 - 02.2003

Master of Arts - Counseling, Prof Mental Health Counseling

Webster University

Associate of Science - Social Psychology

Park University

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