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Florencia Larrain

Miami,FL

Summary

Solutions-oriented Mental Health Counselor successful at managing multiple priorities while maintaining strong work ethic and exhibiting positive attitude. Offering 25-year background implementing effective treatment plans and providing exceptional care for children, adolescents and adults suffering from mental and emotional health illnesses. Expertise in crisis intervention and treatment analysis and planning. Collaborative and team-oriented professional quickly establishes trust and rapport with patients.

Graduated with honors. Specialty in domestic violence, suicide prevention, couples therapy Empathetic Mental Health Counselor highly accomplished in domestic violence counseling, crisis intervention and treatment analysis and planning, paired with 25 years of vast experience assisting clients in need of emotional and psychological support. Exceptionally well-versed in arranging and facilitating counseling sessions and implementing and assessing treatment goals. Working knowledge of therapeutic modalities such as anger management and grief counseling. Self-directed Mental Health Counselor offering 25-year background providing individual and group counseling to adults and adolescents with chronic and severe mental illness. Polished in administering thorough psychological assessments and designing and implementing effective treatment plans. Experienced in successfully managing caseload of individual clients while leading many weekly support group. Well-versed in assisting with suicidal interventions and domestic violence situations. Committed to helping facilitate positive changes in lives of others.

Overview

38
38
years of professional experience

Work History

License Mental Health Counselor

Holistic Cognitive Therapy
10.1997 - Current
  • Used advanced counseling skills and evidence-based practices to establish goals and treatment plans with patients.
  • Facilitated smooth discharge by encouraging and reassuring clients throughout transitions.
  • Employed methodologies such as cognitive behavioral therapy to assist patients.
  • Led counseling group to discuss topics such as eating disorders and relationship issues.
  • Implemented and developed core counseling programs to meet each individual's specific and varying needs.
  • Trained in substance abuse, co-occurring disorders and effects of employment and housing issues on mental health.
  • Observed and monitored client behavior and responses to treatment.
  • Guided clients in effective therapeutic exercises integrated from Cognitive Behavior Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT).

Cafeteria Manager

Department Of Education
03.1986 - 07.1989
  • Delegated daily staff responsibilities and job duties to improve quality of service, individual accountability and sanitary standards.
  • Inspected kitchen appliances, equipment and work areas to verify functional operation and cleanliness.
  • Conducted counts of ingredients and items in kitchen and storage areas to maintain accurate inventory counts.
  • Kept facility compliant with health codes, sanitation requirements and license regulations, alleviating potentially heavy fines.
  • Verified prepared food met standards for quality and quantity before serving to customers.
  • Maintained effective supply levels by monitoring and reordering food stock and dry goods.
  • Oversaw food preparation and monitored safety protocols.
  • Trained staff on proper cooking procedures as well as safety regulations and productivity strategies.
  • Motivated staff to perform at peak efficiency and quality.
  • Implemented effective inventory control systems to reduce food spoilage and waste.
  • Maintained kitchen cleanliness and sanitation through correct procedures and scheduled cleaning of surfaces and equipment.
  • Maximized quality assurance by completing frequent line checks.
  • Managed staff schedules and maintained adequate coverage for all shifts.
  • Purchased food and cultivated strong vendor relationships.
  • Reduced inaccuracies by carefully counting cash and keeping meticulous records of transactions.
  • Reduced health risks and safety hazards by preparing beverage products consistently while creating cleaning schedules, restocking items and sanitizing equipment to adhere to health department standards.

Education

Master of Science - Psychology

University of Miami
Miami, FL
05.1997

Skills

  • PTSD Specialist
  • Family Counseling
  • Bilingual in spanish
  • Psychosocial Assessment
  • Strong Public Speaker
  • Crisis Intervention
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Expert
  • Treatment Planning
  • Patient Evaluation
  • Readjustment Counseling
  • Facilitating Counseling Sessions
  • Developing Relationships
  • Learning Disability Awareness
  • Group Psychotherapy Expert
  • Flexible Schedule
  • Expertise in Crisis Intervention Techniques
  • Mental Health Evaluations

Timeline

License Mental Health Counselor

Holistic Cognitive Therapy
10.1997 - Current

Cafeteria Manager

Department Of Education
03.1986 - 07.1989

Master of Science - Psychology

University of Miami
Florencia Larrain