Vanessa Quintero
East Boston,Massachusetts
Summary
Competent Clinician, eager to help clients improve conditions and reduce symptoms. Positive and friendly people-person with an organized and diligent attitude. Talented in meeting the objectives of the counseling program by providing preventive education, advocacy, mediation, and counseling to students. Sensitive to socioeconomic and cultural differences of students. Background working in urban areas of poverty with a high population of at-risk students.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Social Worker
Girls Inc. Of Lynn
Lynn, MA
09.2023 - Current
- Helped clients develop new coping mechanisms and techniques to drive behavior modification.
- Increased client engagement in treatment plans by building trusting relationships through empathetic listening and consistent support.
- Collaborated with schools to address students'' social-emotional needs, working closely with teachers and administrators to create supportive learning environments.
- Enhanced community outreach efforts for better service accessibility and increased program enrollment.
- Supervised interns, providing direction on best practices in social work and contributing to their professional growth as practitioners.
- Led workshops on topics relevant to client populations served, empowering individuals with valuable knowledge and tools for self-advocacy.
- Evaluated clients' social and emotional needs to create treatment plans.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with community resources for successful referrals.
School Clinician
Breed Middle School
Lynn, MA
09.2021 - Current
- Provided crisis intervention support for students experiencing acute distress or exhibiting signs of potential harm to themselves or others.
- Evaluated student progress through regular consultation with teachers and school administrators.
- Maintained accurate records of counseling sessions, treatment goals, progress reports, and other pertinent documentation.
- Facilitated professional development workshops for teachers on topics such as classroom management strategies and supporting students with mental health challenges.
- Collaborated with external agencies to ensure access to community resources for families in need of additional support services.
- Served as a mentor to new school-based clinicians entering the field, providing guidance on best practices for working within a school setting and navigating challenging situations.
- Enhanced collaboration between teachers, parents, and school staff by acting as a liaison to resolve issues and concerns.
- Created safe spaces within the school environment where students could express their thoughts openly and improve their emotional and behavioral outcomes by conducting individual and group counseling sessions.
- Developed comprehensive treatment plans for students, addressing specific social, emotional, and academic needs.
- Organized peer mediation programs to promote conflict resolution skills among students within the school setting.
School Adjustment Counselor Intern
Ingalls Elementary School
Lynn, MA
08.2020 - 06.2021
- Provided individual and cognitive behavioral trauma sensitive group counseling
- Created and implemented lessons considering age, learning style, and functional level of students
- Collaborated with principal, School Social Worker, Adjustment Counselor, and teachers to supports students' social emotional growth and decreasing challenging behaviors
- Provided support and psycho-education to parent(s)/ guardian(s) including resources and summer enrichment
- Fostered communication with parent(s)/guardian(s), made referrals to community services, and acted as liaison between schools, parent(s)/guardian(s) and community resources
- Participated in Individual Education Plan meetings and clinical meetings
- Maintained caseload paperwork including but not limited to consents and releases of information, developmentals, and EasyIEP Wizard Logs (progress notes/ Medicaid billing).
Personal Care Attendant
Tempus Unlimited
08.2018 - 03.2020
- Assisted consumer with Activities of Daily Living such as taking medication, bathing, and dressing and undressing
- Assisted consumer with Instrumental Activities of Daily Living such as shopping, housekeeping, meal prep, and clean-up
- Translated information especially from physicians to the consumer as needed.
Registered Pharmacy Technician
Rite Aid
07.2010 - 07.2018
- Created labels for prescriptions accuracy
- Filled prescriptions & handled all incoming prescription orders
- Verify all prescription orders while assisting the pharmacist
- Conduct phone calls to patients informing them when their medication was complete or to update patient information
- Operated register and provide exceptional customer service, ensuring customers were assisted promptly.
Teacher Assistant Intern
SPARK Center
Mattapan, MA
09.2016 - 12.2016
- Assisted classroom teachers with children who had behavioral, emotional, and developmental needs
- Provided individualized support to children in the classroom to reach therapy goals
- Shadowed graduate students during play therapy sessions
- Shared observations and experience with staff during Case Reviews.
Education
Master of Education in School Adjustment/Mental Health Counseling -
Cambridge College
Cambridge, MA08.2021
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology -
Lesley University
Cambridge, MA05.2017
Associate of Arts in Psychology -
Bunker Hill Community College
Charlestown, MA12.2015
Medical Assisting Diploma -
Everest Institute
Chelsea, MA05.2010
Skills
- Bilingual (Spanish/ English)
- Strength-based
- Strong Organizational Skills
- Supportive Team Member
- Conflict Resolution
- Crisis Intervention
- Risk Assessment
- CPR, First Aid, AED
- Community Referrals
- Individual and Group Counseling
- Safety Planning
- Treatment Planning
- Trauma Informed Care Framework
Timeline
Social Worker
Girls Inc. Of Lynn
09.2023 - Current
School Clinician
Breed Middle School
09.2021 - Current
School Adjustment Counselor Intern
Ingalls Elementary School
08.2020 - 06.2021
Personal Care Attendant
Tempus Unlimited
08.2018 - 03.2020
Teacher Assistant Intern
SPARK Center
09.2016 - 12.2016
Registered Pharmacy Technician
Rite Aid
07.2010 - 07.2018
Master of Education in School Adjustment/Mental Health Counseling -
Cambridge College
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology -
Lesley University
Associate of Arts in Psychology -
Bunker Hill Community College
Medical Assisting Diploma -
Everest Institute