School Counselor - Miami-Dade County Public Schools - Miami, FL
(2020-10)
- Enhanced student emotional well-being by providing individual and group counseling sessions.
- Collaborated with teachers and administrators to address the social, emotional, and academic needs of all high-school students (approximately 600).
- Developed a safe and supportive school environment by promoting positive behavior and addressing issues such as bullying and harassment.
- Provided crisis intervention in response to emergencies, employing existing trust, and rapport to deescalate situations.
- Maintained positive relationships with students, faculty, alumni, and administration.
- Maintained a high level of professional development through continuous education, conference attendance, and participation in professional organizations related to school counseling.
- Facilitated classroom discussions to emphasize bullying prevention and college readiness.
- Have worked with middle school as well as high school students in enhancing student academic performance with personalized counseling sessions.
Mental Health Consultant - The Advocate Program - Miami, FL
(2017-09 - 2020-10)
- Recorded comprehensive patient histories and coordinated treatment plans with multi-disciplinary team members.
- Referred clients to other programs and community agencies to enhance treatment processes/provide recommendations.
- Worked with parents and children to implement consistent effective parenting skills, as well as cognitive-behavioral therapeutic techniques at the home, school, or external appropriate location.
- Taught clients anger management techniques, relaxation skills, impulse control, social skills, emotional coping skills, and functional family dynamic coping skills to improve family dynamic.
- Conducted outreach, advocacy, and rehabilitative services for regular cases and crises intervention.
- Documented all patient information including service plans, treatment reports and progress notes.
- Efficiently gathered information for families and social services agencies to inform development of treatment plans and other needs.
- Conducted comprehensive initial in-home psychosocial assessments prior to first wraparound meetings · Effectively managed time and caseloads based on 15-20 sessions per week.
- Improved client mental health by conducting comprehensive assessments and developing personalized treatment plans.
- Strengthened family relationships by providing psycho education on mental health conditions and facilitating communication skills workshops.
Graduate Student Intern/ Therapist - Banyan Health Systems - Miami, FL
(2016-01 - 2017-07)
- Facilitated group/individual sessions as needed for a group of 15-20 individuals.
- Completed admissions along with necessary documentation to finalize intake process
- Developed comprehensive treatment plans that focused on accurate diagnosis and behavioral treatment of presented issues
- Consulted with and developed appropriate treatment and rehabilitation plans for dually diagnosed patients
- Documented all patient information including service plans, treatment reports and progress notes
- Interacted with individuals with chronic mental illness as well as behavioral and/or substance disorders
- Taught clients anger management techniques, relaxation skills, impulse control, social skills, emotional coping skills and functional living skills
- Guided clients in understanding illnesses and treatment plans
- Observed, monitored, and documented changes in client behavior and responses to treatment
- Displayed sensitivity to the cultural and linguistic needs of the clients served.
PSR Group Facilitator - Chrysalis Health - Miami, FL
(2012-01 - 2016-01)
- Facilitates PSR group lessons as needed for a group of 20-28 individuals.
- Interacts with individuals with chronic mental illness and behavioral disorders
- Quickly responded to crisis situations when severe mental health and behavioral issues arose.
- Display sensitivity to the cultural and linguistic needs of the clients served.
- Facilitates group activities that supplement lessons
- Accompanies the PSR group(s) on outings and field trips
- Observe and monitor client behavior and responses to treatment
- Developed goal-oriented psychoeducational and activity therapy groups to improve clients' level of functioning.
- Created a supportive environment by fostering trust, empathy, and mutual respect among participants.
- Provided guidance on goal-setting strategies, empowering participants to take ownership of their personal development journey.
- Facilitated dialogue between participants, family, and program workers to provide best possible program and individualized program.
Graduate Student Intern - Centro Mater - Miami, FL
(2015-05 - 2015-08)
- Assisting teacher aides with approximately 25-30 students.
- Introducing students to social skills themes.
- Preparing group activities to target negative behaviors and reinforce positive behaviors.
- Increased collaboration among graduate students by initiating study groups and organizing peer feedback sessions.
Graduate Student Intern - Seminole Elementary School - Miami, FL
(2015-01 - 2015-04)
- Completed 504 plans
- Completed Functional Assessment Behavior plans
- Completed Behavioral Intervention Plans
- Group counseling session of 3-4 students
- Individual counseling sessions with assistance from school counselor
- Assisting teachers with extracurricular activities
- Proposed Growth Bliss Garden Grant; school was chosen as winner of $2,000 grant
- Proposed Youth Literacy Grant; school was chosen as winner of $4,000 grant.
- Managed time effectively between multiple responsibilities such as coursework, teaching assistantships, and research commitments.
- Developed strong professional relationships with faculty members by actively participating in departmental meetings and events.
