Sarah Silva
FL
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Caregiver
Private
04.2023 - 01.2024
- Offered companionship and kindness to elderly patient diagnosed with dementia.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Monitored client vital signs, administered medications, and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
Hospital Liaison
HomeSafe
06.2022 - 02.2023
As a Hospital Liaison, l conducted postnatal infant risk screening and assessments on newly delivered moms in the hospital setting. Also I administered the Edinburg Depression Scale and other evaluations for at-risk mothers to assess depression severity and, if needed, completed suicide risk assessment. With the reviewed assessment outcomes, I would link families to the community's most appropriate and helpful services.
Medical Scribe
Valcourt Behavioral Health
01.2021 - 06.2022
As a medical scribe, I documented information about initial intake, treatment plans, and other details in charts. I wrote narrative accounts of events during the initial intake using proper abbreviations, grammar, and spelling. In addition, I assisted providers with attaining information and charting appointments by recording information such as diagnosis and follow-up appointments.
Education
Master of Science - Professional Counseling Psychology
Florida International University
Miami, FL07.2024
Bachelor of Science - Communication
Florida International University
Miami, FL07.2019
Skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), various systems regarding note taking
- Bilingual
- Building Therapeutic Relationships
- Motivational Interviewing
- Implement Therapeutic Interventions
Clinical Experience
Graduate Student Intern Clinician at Camillus House August 2023- April 2024
Residential Housing and Substance Use Clinician (ISPA Program)
- Provides clinical treatment services for individuals who were formerly homeless and suffer from co-occurring disorders and/or substance abuse.
- Conducting psychosocial assessments and reviewing them at least monthly
- Developing, implementing, and monitoring client's treatment plans monthly and as needed
- Complete individualized counseling sessions in alignment with treatment plan
- Leading substance use treatment groups
Graduate Student Therapist Practicum at FIU September 2022- August 2023
ADHD Treatment Program (satTP) Counselor
- Implemented and utilized a weekly behavioral intervention, an evidence-based Treatment Program, to treat children ages 6-12 with ADHD, ODD, CD, and other externalizing behaviors. This Saturday Treatment program is based on a nationally acclaimed Summer Treatment Program.
- As a clinician, in a group setting, I implemented behavioral modification by following the STP-E treatment manual and protocols to achieve the goals the children and parents set to improve daily functioning.
- I also empathetically supported families throughout treatment through rapport building, providing psycho-education to parents about diagnosis and its effects on the children when needed.
- Apply Safe Crisis Management (restrictive techniques) if necessary
- Implement and complete progress monitoring through Daily/Weekly (behavioral) Report Cards (DRCs) and assessments.
Individual Therapy Treatment at FIU February 2023- August 2023
- Implemented manualized treatments for mood-related disorders for individual client
- Provided Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) while using Motivational Interviewing (MI) to engage the client in sessions
- Built rapport with the client using play therapy to facilitate emotional awareness and promote problem-solving
- Utilized Valant Electronic Health Records Software to schedule and record client progress notes.
- Received 3 hours of weekly group and individual supervision by a direct supervisor for check-in and obtaining clinical feedback
Certificate and Training
- FIU Behavioral Health Workforce Education and Training Program for Professionals Fellowship (Integrated Care and Interprofessional Team Skills Training) funded by HRSA: Fall 2023 and Spring 2024
- Health Information Privacy and Accountability Act Certification (HIPAA) October 2022
- Motivational Interviewing (MI) training by Dr. Paulo Graziano January 2023
- QPR Suicide Prevention Gatekeeper Training March 2023
- Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Certificate (TF-CBT) April 2023
- Safe Crisis Management Training
Timeline
Senior Caregiver
Private
04.2023 - 01.2024
Hospital Liaison
HomeSafe
06.2022 - 02.2023
Medical Scribe
Valcourt Behavioral Health
01.2021 - 06.2022
Master of Science - Professional Counseling Psychology
Florida International University
Bachelor of Science - Communication
Florida International University