Honest professional providing exemplary care and compassion to youth experiencing life disruptions. Focused Adolescent Counselor helping children and teens develop coping skills to solve problems.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
SUD Counselor Adolescent Treatment Program
Imperial County Behavioral Health Services
06.2023 - Current
Monitored youth behavior and offered guidance and support for positive change.
Coordinated youth programs and activities to enhance life quality and self-esteem.
Engaged and interacted with youth members, teaching sustainable habits, and coping mechanisms.
Provided crisis intervention and emotional support to youth.
Social Work Intern
Learn4Life Charter Schools
06.2023 - Current
Interviewed clients to assess needs and determine most suitable needs and services.
Offered community resource guidance to clients to meet family needs for assistance.
Documented services provided meticulously by keeping accurate records of activities, interactions and conversations.
Consulted with other professionals to gain insight and advice and build strong network within organization.
Assistant Manager
Hollister Co.
07.2022 - 05.2023
Supervised day-to-day operations to meet performance, quality and service expectations.
Monitored cash intake and deposit records, increasing accuracy, and reducing discrepancies.
Completed regular inventory counts to verify stock levels, address discrepancies, and forecast future needs.
Offered hands-on assistance to customers, assessing needs, and maintaining current knowledge of consumer preferences.
Addictive Disorders Counselor
Alvarado Parkway Institute Behavioral Health System
01.2022 - 03.2022
Led individual and group counseling sessions to meet variety of therapeutic needs for recovering individuals.
Developed patient care plans and documented progress toward goals.
Developed professional relationships with referring agencies to improve communication related to intakes and to increase business for facility.
Offered professional, respectful therapy to addicted individuals in substance abuse treatment facility.
Patient Financial Services Representative
Sharp Healthcare
08.2020 - 09.2021
Researched billing errors and discrepancies to initiate corrective action.
Responded to customer inquiries and provided detailed account information.
Analyzed customer financial records to determine appropriate payment plan.
Entered client details and notes into system for interdepartmental access and review.
Education
Master of Science - Social Work With A PPS Credential
University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA
12.2023
No Degree - Certificate Trauma-Informed Care
San Diego State University
San Diego, CA
08.2021
Master of Arts - Education And Counseling
San Diego State University
San Diego, CA
08.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
San Diego State University
San Diego, CA
05.2020
Associate of Science - Psychology And Behavioral Health Studies
Imperial Valley College
Imperial, CA
12.2018
High School Diploma -
Imperial High School
Imperial, CA
06.2017
Skills
Safe Environment Planning
Crisis Management
Cognitive Behavior Practices
Team Collaboration
Program Coordination
Tactful Communication
Diverse Programming
Emotional Support
Certification
Certified SUD Registered Counselor, CADTP - July 2022-July 2027
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
References
References available upon request
Timeline
SUD Counselor Adolescent Treatment Program
Imperial County Behavioral Health Services
06.2023 - Current
Social Work Intern
Learn4Life Charter Schools
06.2023 - Current
Assistant Manager
Hollister Co.
07.2022 - 05.2023
Addictive Disorders Counselor
Alvarado Parkway Institute Behavioral Health System
01.2022 - 03.2022
Patient Financial Services Representative
Sharp Healthcare
08.2020 - 09.2021
Master of Science - Social Work With A PPS Credential
University of Southern California
No Degree - Certificate Trauma-Informed Care
San Diego State University
Master of Arts - Education And Counseling
San Diego State University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
San Diego State University
Associate of Science - Psychology And Behavioral Health Studies
Imperial Valley College
High School Diploma -
Imperial High School
Certified SUD Registered Counselor, CADTP - July 2022-July 2027
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