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YULIET ESCANDON

HOMESTEAD,FL

Summary

Experienced in art therapy procedures, social history development, and interviewing techniques. Skilled in helping clients express emotions and feelings through art. Expertise in working with diverse client populations, including those with mental health problems, behavioral difficulties, learning disabilities, neurological disorders and life-limiting conditions. Proficient in channeling clients' energies into visual art for exploration, communication, and addressing their situations. Takes an active role in guiding clients through the creative process and encouraging engagement with their emotions and thought processes. Responsible for meeting clients, planning and facilitating activities, supporting clients throughout therapy, maintaining workshops and equipment, organizing one-on-one and group workshops, and referring clients to other therapists and health professionals as needed. Utilizes various forms of art such as painting, drawing, sculpture, and collage to help clients express emotions, process traumatic experiences, reduce stress, and increase self-awareness. Works with clients of all ages and backgrounds in hospitals, clinics, schools, home and community centers to facilitate personal growth and improve quality of life through self-expression and self-discovery. Maintains accurate and confidential records of clients' art documents and progress notes to track progress and inform treatment decisions.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Art Therapist

Miami Supreme Home Services
06.2024 - Current
  • Developed and maintained therapeutic relationships with clients, fostering trust and open communication.
  • Assessed needs of each client and developed art therapy interventions to meet needs.
  • Maintained thorough and confidential records of therapeutic sessions and observations.
  • Developed innovative approaches for engaging reluctant or non-verbal clients in the therapeutic process using visual arts as a means of communication.
  • Improved communication skills for clients with autism and other neurological disorders by facilitating individual and group art therapy sessions.
  • Developed goal-oriented psycho-educational therapeutic activities to improve clients' level of functioning.
  • Observed, monitored and documented client behavior and responses to treatment.
  • Tailored intervention strategies specifically designed according to age-appropriate developmental stages, level of care and diagnosis; ensuring maximum benefit from therapeutic experiences.
  • Coordinated with school staff to provide art therapy services for client experiencing emotional or behavioral challenges at school settings.
  • Provided education on the benefits of art therapy to families, caregivers, and other healthcare providers, increasing awareness of this therapeutic approach.
  • Increased emotional expression and self-awareness in patients through various artistic mediums, such as painting, drawing, and sculpture.
  • Enhanced client well-being by designing and implementing individualized art therapy interventions.
  • Assisted clients in developing coping strategies for symptoms management through creative expression activities.
  • Visited homes for clients with developmental challenges to provide individualized art therapy sessions.
  • Held individual art therapy sessions to assist clients with managing symptoms and redirecting urges.
  • Designed art therapy sessions and programs to meet client's goals or objectives.

Mental Health Therapist

Your Neighbor Medical Group
01.2023 - Current
  • Provide group/Individual/Family/Counseling with kids, adolescents, adults, and older adults
  • Demonstrate initiatives and processes that support continuous quality improvement in patient care and guidance
  • Create a safe therapeutic environment
  • Provide psychosocial counseling/treatment services to restore clients to optimum social and physical well-being (within their capacity)
  • Provide therapy in individual and group sessions for co-occurring mental health, trauma, substance abuse, addictions, and personal growth-related concerns
  • Conduct regular cases review meetings to discuss client progress, ensure consistent implementation of treatment plan goals/objectives, and promote team involvement in problem-solving/resolution
  • Develop and Perform Assessments, Master Treatment Plan/ Review, Biopsychosocial Evaluation, CFARS, FARS, and Progress Notes
  • Develop Billing Reports for services

Mental Health Therapist

Dreams Medical Center
06.2021 - 06.2024
  • Provide group/Individual/Family/Counseling with kids, adolescents, adults, and older adults
  • Demonstrate initiatives and processes that support continuous quality improvement in patient care and guidance
  • Create a safe therapeutic environment
  • Establish therapeutic alliances with clients and their families
  • Provide psychosocial counseling/treatment services to restore clients to optimum social and physical well-being (within their capacity)
  • Provide therapy in individual and group sessions for co-occurring mental health, trauma, substance abuse, addictions, and personal growth-related concerns
  • Conduct regular cases review meetings to discuss client progress, ensure consistent implementation of treatment plan goals/objectives, and promote team involvement in problem-solving/resolution
  • Develop and Perform Assessments, Master Treatment Plan/ Review, Biopsychosocial Evaluation, CFARS, FARS, and Progress Notes
  • Develop Billing Reports for services
  • Perform, as assigned, other administrative responsibilities associated with counseling and consultative providing activities with leadership to selected strategic initiatives.

Mental Health Counselor

One Soul Community Mental Health Center
08.2018 - 07.2021
  • Create a safe therapeutic environment
  • Establish therapeutic alliance with the patient and family
  • Provide psychosocial counseling/treatment services to restore clients to optimum social and physical well-being (within their capacity)
  • Provide therapy in individual, and group sessions for co-occurring, mental health, trauma, and personal growth-related concerns
  • Conduct regular case review meetings to review and discuss client progress, ensure consistent implementation of treatment plan goals/objectives, and promote team involvement in problem-solving/resolution
  • Develop and Perform Assessments, Psychosocial Evaluation, Master Treatment Plan/ Review, CFARS, FARS, and Progress Notes
  • Billing Reports for services.

Mental Health Therapist

Allstate Community Mental Health Center
08.2018 - 06.2021

Student Counselor

Ana G. Mendez University System
10.2013 - 10.2018
  • Responded to customers' complaints and requests for information and services
  • Responded to all inquiries from the general customers promptly and professionally
  • Experience in working with groups, guidance, and effective communication
  • Excellent interpersonal and team-building skills (responsible, confidence, professionalism)
  • Ability to manage multi projects simultaneously
  • Highly organized
  • Proficiency in both English and Spanish Language
  • Knowledge of software programs (Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Banner, OnBase, Info view, iOS, etc
  • Experience working with Higher Education students and prospects, providing information about admissions, registration, enrollment costs, and financial aid processes
  • Receives, reviews, and processes records for admissions, federal loans, FAFSA applications, and all other documentation
  • Provides support to all areas related to student development and enrollment.

Teacher

Arts Vocational School
01.2004 - 01.2006
  • Able to manage a classroom, communicate and teach one or more subjects clearly and effectively and follow school procedures
  • Responsible for monitoring each student's progress and providing extra mentorship
  • Enforce school rules and encourage good student behavior in and out of the classroom by giving and grading assignments, homework, and tests
  • Helping students prepare for standardized testing
  • Overseeing students during recess, lunch, and other activities
  • Talking to parents about their children's progress
  • Meeting and working with other teachers and supervisors to discuss school policies
  • Working some evenings and weekends to create lesson plans and grade assignments.

Education

Skills

  • Individual Counseling
  • Suicide Prevention
  • Self-Harm Prevention
  • Psychosocial assessment
  • Depression Treatment
  • Relapse Prevention
  • Case Documentation
  • Child and Adolescent Therapy
  • Geriatric Mental Health
  • Autism Spectrum Disorder Support
  • Anxiety Management
  • Developing relationships
  • Multicultural Competence
  • Crisis Intervention
  • Group Counseling
  • Behavior Modification
  • Patient Evaluation
  • Building rapport
  • Art Therapy
  • Discharge Planning
  • Treatment Planning
  • Goal Setting
  • Problem-Solving
  • Multitasking Abilities
  • Reliability
  • Excellent Communication
  • Organizational Skills
  • Team Collaboration
  • Active Listening
  • Adaptability and Flexibility
  • Decision-Making
  • Task Prioritization
  • Self Motivation
  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Artistic Techniques
  • Professional boundaries

Certification

Registered Mental Health Intern- State Licensing: IMH 23779, 02/2023

RBT – Rehabilitation Behavior Technician: RBT-24-333990

Associations

  • American Psychological Association (APA)
  • American Mental Health Counselor Association (AMHCA)

Trainingcertificates

  • HIPAA Information and Action
  • FARS and CFARS
  • Co-Occurring Disorders
  • CPR & First Aid
  • Service delivery for the deaf or hard of hearing
  • Domestic Violence
  • Ethics, Confidentiality and Boundary Issues in Professional Counseling
  • HIV/ AIDS
  • Baker Act Basics
  • Assessing Suicide Risk
  • Marchman act Basics
  • Infection Control and Barrier Precautions
  • Medical Errors
  • Alzheimer's and Vascular Dementia
  • Aggression Control/De-Escalation Techniques
  • Zero Tolerance
  • OSHA
  • Child Abuse
  • Suicide Prevention Identify and Treat Risk Patients
  • Schizophrenia
  • Insomnia Inability to Sleep
  • PTSD
  • Mindfulness
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Depression
  • Anxiety
  • Patients Rights
  • Cultural Competency
  • Bloodborne pathogens
  • APD Direct Core Competencies Course

Timeline

Art Therapist

Miami Supreme Home Services
06.2024 - Current

Mental Health Therapist

Your Neighbor Medical Group
01.2023 - Current

Mental Health Therapist

Dreams Medical Center
06.2021 - 06.2024

Mental Health Counselor

One Soul Community Mental Health Center
08.2018 - 07.2021

Mental Health Therapist

Allstate Community Mental Health Center
08.2018 - 06.2021

Student Counselor

Ana G. Mendez University System
10.2013 - 10.2018

Teacher

Arts Vocational School
01.2004 - 01.2006

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