Thierry Descadres
Port Saint Lucie
Summary
Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Primary Therapist
Coastal Detox
11.2024 - 05.2025
- Built and maintained therapeutic relationships, fostering positive, supportive and empowering client environments.
- Performed assessments to evaluate clients' mental health status, needs and goals.
- Developed treatment plans to outline steps necessary for clients to achieve goals.
- Utilized evidence-based techniques to deliver successful treatment.
- Worked with interdisciplinary treatment team to develop treatment plans.
- Conducted follow-up assessments to monitor clients' progress and adjust treatment plans as necessary.
- Maintained client confidentiality to protect patient privacy.
- Developed strategies to help patients cope with stress and anxiety and build resilience.
- Facilitated group sessions with 25 people and encouraged participants to share stories in safe, confidential environment.
Primary Therapist
Ambrosia Treatment Center
04.2024 - 11.2024
- Provided one-on-one and group therapy sessions to clients with various disorders.
- Facilitated group sessions with 10 people and encouraged participants to share stories in safe, confidential environment.
- Counseled individuals, groups, and families to bring awareness of problems, deal with crisis situations and develop action plans.
- Developed and implemented intensive individualized treatment plans addressing family relationship problems, destructive patterns of behavior and other psychosocial issues.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and deliver treatment plans and patient care.
- Provided crisis intervention to support clients during times of urgent need.
- Built and maintained therapeutic relationships, fostering positive, supportive and empowering client environments.
- Developed treatment plans to outline steps necessary for clients to achieve goals.
Family Therapist
Highridge Family Center
10.2021 - 03.2024
- Mediated conflicts within families to clarify and resolve underlying issues.
- Conducted intake and needs assessments to set therapeutic goals and establish professional relationships with clients.
- Facilitated on-going assessment of patient and family needs and implementation of interdisciplinary team care plan.
- Collaborated with other mental health professionals to create comprehensive treatment plans.
- Conducted intake and assessments to formulate treatment plan and manage client records.
- Educated clients and families on importance of mental health and self-care.
- Performed individual and group psychotherapy and conducted teletherapy sessions to help clients pinpoint emotions underlying personal and relational conflicts.
Sr. Mental Health Counselor
New Horizons of the Treasure Coast Inc.
12.2020 - 09.2021
- Used advanced counseling skills and evidence-based practices to establish goals and treatment plans with patients.
- Presented case history material to review and discuss with other staff members.
- Facilitated smooth discharge by encouraging and reassuring clients throughout transitions.
- Trained in substance abuse, co-occurring disorders and effects of employment and housing issues on mental health.
- Guided clients in effective therapeutic exercises integrated from Cognitive Behavior Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT).
- Observed and monitored client behavior and responses to treatment.
Primary Therapist
The Village South, Inc
04.2020 - 10.2020
- Facilitated group sessions with 12 people and encouraged participants to share stories in safe, confidential environment.
- Guided clients in development of skills and cognitive behavioral therapy techniques.
- Assessed clients' mental health needs, developed treatment plans and monitored progress.
- Supported clients in developing coping skills to help patients manage life challenges and difficulties.
- Counseled individuals, groups, and families to bring awareness of problems, deal with crisis situations and develop action plans.
Primary Therapist
Recovery Unplugged
12.2019 - 04.2020
- Facilitated group sessions with 15 people and encouraged participants to share stories in safe, confidential environment.
- Worked with interdisciplinary treatment team to develop treatment plans.
- Utilized evidence-based techniques to deliver successful treatment.
- Built and maintained therapeutic relationships, fostering positive, supportive and empowering client environments.
- Supported clients in developing coping skills to help patients manage life challenges and difficulties.
- Counseled individuals, groups, and families to bring awareness of problems, deal with crisis situations and develop action plans.
- Guided clients in development of skills and cognitive behavioral therapy techniques.
- Developed strategies to help patients cope with stress and anxiety and build resilience.
Targeted Case Manager
Sequel Youth Services
03.2019 - 11.2019
- Monitored current therapy strategies and improvised needed changes and corrections based on results.
- Developed custom strength-based services plan for each participant to meet individual therapy needs and personal strengths.
- Studied mental health disorders and common personal struggles.
- Accurately completed safety incident reports and documented in each electronic health record.
- Updated electronic health records with accurate patient information on participant visits.
- Adhered to strict confidentiality guidelines to protect participant information.
- Monitored clients' progress and tracked client services to provide crisis interventions.
Case Manager/Child Advocate Caseworker
Childnet Youth And Family Services
06.2012 - 08.2015
- Partnered with physicians, social workers, activity therapists, nutritionists, and case managers to develop and implement individualized care plans and documented patient interactions and interventions in electronic charting systems.
- Developed and implemented comprehensive case management plans to address client needs and goals.
- Facilitated individual and group sessions to promote positive behavior change for clients.
- Assisted clients in navigating housing, legal services and public benefits to gain access to valuable resources.
- Coordinated services with other agencies, community-based organizations, and healthcare professionals to provide useful benefits to clients.
- Completed comprehensive assessments of families to identify needs and develop treatment plans.
- Built solid and trusting rapport with children and families, fostering trust and communication to meet case needs.
Case Manager
Covenant House Florida
03.2011 - 05.2012
- Conducted outreach activities to engage local stakeholders in programs.
- Collaborated with community members to develop and implement service initiatives.
- Participated in community events to promote services and engage with public.
- Analyzed trends and data to inform decision-making and program development.
- Referred clients to appropriate team members, community agencies and organizations to meet treatment needs.
- Monitored program performance and outcomes for successful delivery of services.
Education
Master of Science - Psychology
Carlos Albizu University
Doral, FL12-2020
Skills
- Motivational interviewing
- Treatment plans
- Patient diagnosis
- Private counseling
- Substance abuse counseling
- One-on-one counseling
- Cognitive behavioral therapy
- Eating disorder treatment
- Family therapy
- Individual therapy
- One-on-one sessions
- Group therapy facilitation
- Building rapport
- Crisis intervention
- EMR updating
- Patient documentation
- Treatment Planning
- Client confidentiality
Languages
French
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Primary Therapist
Coastal Detox
11.2024 - 05.2025
Primary Therapist
Ambrosia Treatment Center
04.2024 - 11.2024
Family Therapist
Highridge Family Center
10.2021 - 03.2024
Sr. Mental Health Counselor
New Horizons of the Treasure Coast Inc.
12.2020 - 09.2021
Primary Therapist
The Village South, Inc
04.2020 - 10.2020
Primary Therapist
Recovery Unplugged
12.2019 - 04.2020
Targeted Case Manager
Sequel Youth Services
03.2019 - 11.2019
Case Manager/Child Advocate Caseworker
Childnet Youth And Family Services
06.2012 - 08.2015
Case Manager
Covenant House Florida
03.2011 - 05.2012
Master of Science - Psychology
Carlos Albizu University
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