Vannia Aguirre
Hackensack,NJ
Summary
Motivated Bilingual English-Spanish Social Worker with comprehensive knowledge of social justice issues and systems affecting marginalized communities. Passionate about developing and facilitating programs to support communities in need. Strong background in supporting client treatment plans. Compassionate and driven to helping others.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Bilingual Psychiatric Social Worker
Bergen County Division Of Family Guidance
10.2022 - Current
- Offered therapeutic services and crises intervention to adolescents.
- Performed Massachusetts Youth Screening Instrument-2 (MAYSI-2) with all incoming admissions.
- Performed risk assessments.
- Helped clients develop new coping mechanisms.
- Maintained client records to document assessment, treatment plans and progress.
- Facilitated mental health and trauma trainings.
- Facilitated family therapy sessions between children, caregivers, to decrease conflict and build healthy relationships.
Lead Facilitator
North Suffolk Mental Health Association
08.2020 - 08.2022
- Led Relapse Prevention Group for Spanish-speaking clients.
- Developed Harm Reduction Group to decrease high risk substance use.
- Utilized motivational interviewing and psychoeducation to explore stages of change, triggers of high-risk use, and promote safety.
- Facilitated recovery support groups.
- Addressed cultural and diversity issues to provide clients with culturally responsive care.
- Introduced meditation, guided imagery, and breathing techniques to clients.
- Educated clients and families on mental health and substance use issues to promote understanding and support.
- Encouraged patients to discuss experiences in group and individual settings.
Outpatient Clinician
North Suffolk Mental Health Association
08.2020 - 08.2022
- Assessed clients' mental health needs, developed treatment plans and documented progress.
- Developed strategies to help patients cope with stress and anxiety and build resilience.
- Utilized evidence-based techniques to deliver successful treatment.
- Attended continued education sessions to maintain professional standards and stay up-to-date with new developments.
- Triaged children, adolescents, and adults to assess level of care and provided crises interventions.
- Conducted clinical intakes and provided clinical recommendations.
Education
Master of Social Work -
Boston College
Chestnut Hill, MA05.2020
Skills
- Crisis Evaluation and Intervention
- Individualized Counseling
- Team Collaborating
- Mental Health Care
- Facilitating Groups
Certification
- Licensed Social Worker - 09/2022
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Bilingual Psychiatric Social Worker
Bergen County Division Of Family Guidance
10.2022 - Current
Lead Facilitator
North Suffolk Mental Health Association
08.2020 - 08.2022
Outpatient Clinician
North Suffolk Mental Health Association
08.2020 - 08.2022
Master of Social Work -
Boston College
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