VICTOR MANUEL MORENO VEJAR
Litchfield Park,AZ
Summary
Empathetic Counseling Graduate known for connecting with clients, maintaining comfort, and promoting progress during sessions. Easily collects information about patients through conversations, questions and in-depth interviews. Excellent observational and analytical skills with great insight into patients' mental state.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Counseling Intern
The Meadows Of Wickenburg Inc.
01.2023 - Current
- Counseled clients to help understand and overcome personal, social, and behavioral problems.
- Conducted client consultations and collaborated with other agency professionals to discuss courses of treatment.
- Maintained up-to-date clinical documentation via electronic recordkeeping systems.
- Maintained high level of patient confidentiality to comply with all federal and company regulations.
- Reviewed case files to better assess client needs and proper course of treatment.
- Encouraged participants to open up and share thoughts at group counseling sessions.
- Assessed patient behavior, moods, and other responses to determine correct approach and devise treatment plans.
- Provided education on mental health topics and resources to clients.
- Designed safe and supportive environment for clients to discuss issues.
- Guided clients in effective therapeutic exercises integrated from Cognitive Behavior Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT).
- Collaborated with other professionals to coordinate comprehensive care for clients.
- Assisted clients in exploring feelings and understanding behaviors.
- Supported individuals dealing with mental health and emotional issues.
- Adapted counseling techniques to best suit the individual needs of each client.
- Determined clients' risk of self-harm or other dangerous behaviors.
- Listened to clients' concerns and provided encouragement and support.
- Facilitated group counseling sessions to support and encourage client growth.
- Displayed sensitivity to cultural and linguistic needs of clients and families served.
- Educated clients on dangers of substance abuse and prevention techniques.
Maintenance Assistant
Behavioral Systems Southwest
08.2021 - Current
- Assess and troubleshoot distinct issues pertaining to systems such as plumbing and electrical.
- Perform various types of repairs such as stop water leaks; replace deficient faucets; patch broken walls; unclog sinks, tubs, and toilet bowls; and reinforce old door hinges.
- Restore areas which are deficient and unpleasant in appearance. For example, applying a new coat of paint to walls and installing new floor tile.
- Maintained an SDS and tool inventory log in accordance to the Bureau of Prisons rules and regulations.
Landscaping Labor and Driver
Silver Fern Landscaping
06.2020 - 10.2020
- Cared for lawn, hardscape, and plants using a variety of tools including rakes, saws, shovels, trimmers, axes, blowers, and mowers.
- Assisted in planting new grass and foliage following planned designs to create the yard as prescribed by the client.
- Assisted irrigation systems technician to troubleshoot flaws in the irrigation system.
- Assisted other personnel in placing decorative gravel, stones, and other items in residential backyards to facilitate the completion of the overall aesthetic look.
Construction Helper
Green Touch Contracting, Labor
06.2017 - 05.2020
- Responsible for demolishing and preparing construction areas/sites for remodeling projects.
- Assisted experienced workers in framing, electrical installations, drywall hanging, drywall taping, and plumbing modifications and repairs.
- Transported the necessary materials for construction projects by using the company’s vehicle.
- Maintained a clean and organized work environment.
Truck Driver
Charlie’s Produce
03.2014 - 05.2017
- Met with dispatcher to briefly discuss daily route and product information (manifest).
- Completed a visual and hands-on inspection of delivery vehicle (truck and trailer).
- Updated driver log.
- At the delivery location, I checked in with the customer and received instructions on where to place the produce and fruits.
- At the main warehouse, I backed onto the loading dock and unloaded customer’s returns and working tools (hand truck and electrical pallet jack).
- Prior to the end of shift, I had to check in with the dispatcher and hand him the customer’s orders with their signature.
Education
Master of Arts - Clinical Mental Health Counseling
The Chicago School of Professional Psychology
Bachelor of Arts - Philosophy
St John’s University
Queens, NY2020
Associate of Applied Arts -
Queensborough Community College
Queens, NY2018
Skills
- Group Sessions
- Crisis Intervention
- Patient and Family Education
- Case Management Activities
- Case Notes
- Breathing Techniques
- Addiction Counseling
- Substance Abuse Support
- Individual and Group Counseling
- Group Facilitation
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Residential Treatment
Affiliations
Member of the American Counseling Association since August of 2020.
Timeline
Counseling Intern
The Meadows Of Wickenburg Inc.
01.2023 - Current
Maintenance Assistant
Behavioral Systems Southwest
08.2021 - Current
Landscaping Labor and Driver
Silver Fern Landscaping
06.2020 - 10.2020
Construction Helper
Green Touch Contracting, Labor
06.2017 - 05.2020
Truck Driver
Charlie’s Produce
03.2014 - 05.2017
Master of Arts - Clinical Mental Health Counseling
The Chicago School of Professional Psychology
Bachelor of Arts - Philosophy
St John’s University
Associate of Applied Arts -
Queensborough Community College
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