Hi, I’m
Sophia Salas
Mental Health Counselor
New York ,NY
Summary
Post-bachelor's student interested in improving mental health treatment through research. Dedicated to growing an understanding of clinical research as well as improving laboratory skills.
Overview
6
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
Psychological Addiction Services Madison, WI
Substance Abuse Counselor
05.2022 - Current
Job overview
- Supported and counseled clients with drug and alcohol addiction
- Educated patients on detox and withdrawal, medications, addiction, recovery, coping skills and community resources
- Identified treatment goals based on individual diagnosis and history.
- Developed and facilitated relapse prevention programs
- Collaborated with team members to monitor treatment progress and improve individual clients' plans
University of Wisconsin, Success Center
Supplemental Instruction Leader
01.2019 - Current
Job overview
- Lead weekly group discussions to improve retention of course concepts for Physiological Psychology, Psychological Statistics, and Spanish
- Worked with students to develop skills in note-taking, studying and test preparation
- Recorded attendance data to report to program managers
Child Neurodevelopment Research LabMilwaukee, WI
Research Assistant
01.2018 - Current
Job overview
- Assisted with the study of Neurofibromatosis-Type I in school-aged children
- Assisted in organizing the PEERS project and worked as a behavioral coach
- Assisted in piloting the NF1 EEG research project
- Reviewed new research literature to remain current with examination procedures
- Applied strong documentation practices when recording data and managing data
Medical College of Wisconsin
Neuroscience Intern
01.2019 - 01.2019
Job overview
- Shadowed neuroscience and mental health professionals for a total of 100 hours to learn best approaches to treat various neurological disorders and diseases
- Discussed current research in the field of neuroscience
Education
University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee Milwaukee
Bachelor of Science from Psychology
12.2020
University of Wisconsin – MilwaukeeMilwaukee
Bachelor of Science from Biology
12.2020
Skills
- Case Management
- Data Management
- Critical Thinking
- Computer Skills
- Organizational Skills
- Working Collaboratively
- Reliable and Trustworthy
Languages
- English
- Spanish (Basic conversational)
Certification
NY: Mental Health Counselor - LP (Eligible May 2025)
WI: Substance Abuse Counselor - IT
Timeline
Substance Abuse Counselor
Psychological Addiction Services
05.2022 - Current
Supplemental Instruction Leader
University of Wisconsin, Success Center
01.2019 - Current
Neuroscience Intern
Medical College of Wisconsin
01.2019 - 01.2019
Research Assistant
Child Neurodevelopment Research Lab
01.2018 - Current
University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee
Bachelor of Science from Psychology
University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee
Bachelor of Science from Biology
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