Samuel Infante
Lutheran Community Services Northwest
Pasco,WA
6
years of professional experience
Compassionate Bilingual Mental Health Clinician with 6 years of experience addressing severe mental illness and substance abuse in youth and families. Specialized in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Trauma-Informed Care. Focused on fostering resilience and enhancing mental well-being through tailored interventions and collaborative treatment plans.
Work History
Mental Health Clinician
4 Years 7 Months- Navigated complex crisis situations to support clients effectively. Conduct therapy with youth who have a high acuity and are actively at risk for self-harm and suicide, along with providing support and psychoeducational to families.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate care and improve client outcomes.
- Developed and implemented therapeutic interventions tailored to diverse client needs.
- Advocated for clients' needs within healthcare systems, ensuring access to essential services.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments to develop personalized treatment plans for clients.
- Provided individual and group therapy sessions, fostering a supportive environment for healing.
- Provided crisis intervention and safety planning for high-risk clients.
Mental Health Professional
1 Year 1 Month- Was the lead at the Transition's crisis unit, and assigned tasks to other counselors. Screened referrals and completed intakes assessment, which included a diagnosis. Conducted therapy with clients as well as helping them establish care in the community, and gather resources for the best care.
- Conducted Mental health assessment with Clients.
- Facilitated discharge planning by coordinating necessary services and resources for clients.
- Led clinical operations of the Transitions unit, overseeing staff and client care.
- Facilitated individual and group therapy sessions to enhance clients' coping strategies.
- Developed personalized treatment plans based on comprehensive assessments and client needs.
Education
Masters of Social Work - Social Work
Bachelors of Arts - Psychology
Skills
Bilingual Spanish
Stress management
Risk assessment
Crisis management
Motivational interviewing
Youth therapy
Stress management strategies
Multicultural competence
Problem-solving
Multitasking
Teamwork and collaboration
Team collaboration
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Timeline
Mental Health Clinician
Lutheran Community Services Northwest
12.2021 - CurrentRead More
Mental Health Professional
Lourdes Counseling Center
10.2020 - 11.2021Read More
Eastern Washington University
Bachelors of Arts from Psychology
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Walla Walla University
Masters of Social Work from Social Work
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