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Valeria Barahona

Glendale,AZ

Summary

Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Dedicated professional with experience using reinforcement strategies to improve behaviors. Expert at implementing behavior treatment plans and intervention techniques. Talented relationship-builder with excellent communication and organizational abilities.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

MSW Clinical Intern

A New Leaf Inc
Glendale, AZ
05.2024 - Current
  • Actively participate in continuing education activities related to clinical practice.
  • Monitor progress of clients towards established goals over time.
  • Assist clients with developing coping strategies for managing mental health issues.
  • Engage in regular clinical supervision with a licensed clinician.

Crisis Specialist - Intern

La Frontera EMPACT – Suicide Prevention Center
05.2023 - 12.2023
  • Implemented Crisis Intervention services in diverse community settings as part of a mobile crisis team.
  • Collaborated with other healthcare providers such as psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, and primary care physicians to ensure comprehensive care for clients.
  • Coordinated transportation for clients who lacked access to reliable public transportation options.
  • Educated clients on available resources and offered guidance on how best to access them for additional assistance.
  • Evaluated client needs and provided appropriate referrals to community agencies or mental health professionals.
  • Conducted assessments of clients' mental health status, personal history, family dynamics, and living environment.
  • Provided crisis intervention services to individuals in need of emotional support and guidance.

Registered Behavior Technician

Trumpet Behavioral Health
08.2022 - 04.2023
  • Utilized Applied Behavioral Analysis principles in daily instruction activities.
  • Engaged clients through play activities while incorporating therapeutic techniques.
  • Modeled appropriate social behaviors for clients while providing feedback when necessary.
  • Provided direct one-on-one instruction to children with autism in a variety of settings.
  • Implemented behavior intervention plans based on individualized needs.

Education

Master of Social Work - Advanced Generalist

Arizona State University
Glendale, AZ
12-2024

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

Florida International University
Miami, FL
05-2020

Associate of Arts - Psychology

Miami Dade College
Miami, FL
06-2018

Skills

  • Applied Behavior Analysis
  • Collaboration with Professionals
  • Rapport Building
  • Professionalism
  • Therapeutic Treatment
  • Behavioral Health
  • Clinical Documentation
  • Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI)
  • Crisis Assessment

Affiliations

  • Reading books
  • Listening to podcasts
  • Staying active

Accomplishments

  • Got promoted to Assistant Manager in my first data entry job for my work ethic and organizational skills

Certification

  • CPI Nonviolent Crisis Intervention training (NCI2AF2807) - issued 8/18/23
  • Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED training (AZ26231) - issued 5/18/24

Languages

English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Professional

Websites

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

MSW Clinical Intern

A New Leaf Inc
05.2024 - Current

Crisis Specialist - Intern

La Frontera EMPACT – Suicide Prevention Center
05.2023 - 12.2023

Registered Behavior Technician

Trumpet Behavioral Health
08.2022 - 04.2023

Master of Social Work - Advanced Generalist

Arizona State University

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

Florida International University

Associate of Arts - Psychology

Miami Dade College

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