Stephanie Ochoa

• Mentor junior staff members in clinical best practices, contributing to culture of continuous learning and professional growth.
• Provide supervision to therapist in training, offering guidance and feedback on their professional development journey.
• Monitor adherence to ethical guidelines, supporting supervisee's ongoing professional growth while maintaining high quality care standards.

• Evaluate treatment techniques after sufficient time periods to determine effectiveness for each client.
• Utilize evidence-based interventions in individual therapy sessions, tailoring techniques to each patient''s unique needs.
• Provide psychoeducation on coping mechanisms, equipping patients with practical tools to manage stressors effectively.
• Develop strong therapeutic relationships with patients, promoting trust and open communication for more effective treatment outcomes.

• Monitor progress towards patient goals, adjusting care plans as needed to achieve desired results.
• Enhance patient care by developing and implementing comprehensive care plans.
• Establish and maintain effective communication with staff, physicians and community organizations to promote high quality patient care.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation of patient records in accordance with HIPAA regulations.

• De-escalated stressful situations through individual and family crisis interventions.
• Maintained accurate case documentation, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and facilitating informed decision-making by team members.
• Documented client progress and activities in accordance with agency policies and procedures.
• Adhering to Medicaid 132 guidelines during treatment
• Developed strong relationships with community organizations in order to better serve clients' needs within their local area.

• Develop and implement intensive individualized treatment plans addressing family relationship problems, destructive patterns of behavior and other psychosocial issues.
• Utilize motivational interviewing techniques to help clients recognize personal barriers to change and identify actionable steps towards improvement.
• Establish clear boundaries with clients, maintaining ethical practice standards while preserving the therapeutic relationship.

• Evaluate after school programs in the East Aurora and Fox Valley Area
• Interact with parents within this community to address needs and concerns regarding the educational goals of students in this area
• Enhance the communication of bilingual parents to be able to communicate concerns, questions, and comments regarding their child's role in the program.
• Performed statistical, qualitative, and quantitative analysis.

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• Provide therapy, under supervision, utilizing an emotionally focused approach
• Educate clients and families on mental health, wellness and recovery topics.
• Monitor clients' progress to adjust treatment plans accordingly.
• Facilitate psychoeducational classes to help clients develop life skills.

• Provide therapy under supervision using a Client-Based approach
• Provide assistance to a diverse population including living assistance and/or financial support applications
• Manage caseload efficiently, prioritizing tasks and maintaining timely communication with clients, colleagues, and supervisors.