Naomi Fernández, M.A., MFT

**** **** ***** **., #**** • Dallas, TX • 75287 817-***-****• Email: xhjrzj@r.postjobfree.com

OBJECTIVE

To work in a manner that improves the lives and functioning of individuals, families and communities.

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

 Texas Licensed Professional Counselor May 4, 2010 – Oct. 31, 2011 License # LPC 66437

 California Board of Behavioral Science Registered Intern June 13, 2006 – present License # IMF 51058

 California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists May 22, 2006 – present

EXPERIENCE

Hillsides Pasadena, CA July 2006 – September 2009

Marriage and Family Therapist – Intern Family Center

 Provide direct therapeutic services (in English or Spanish) to individuals and families under supervision of Licensed Professional.

 Complete all chart documentation, reports, and assessments in timely manner as set forth by agency and other governing bodies.

 Participate as part of a multidisciplinary treatment team to assist in assessing client’s needs, strengths, and resources as well as provide feedback regarding treatment planning and community linkage.

 Develop clinically sound practices and increase specialization in working with Latinos along with improved clinical, bilingual communication skills.

 Provide direct case management, individual and group supportive counseling; educative and supportive work with families and collaterals; crisis intervention, assertive community outreach/home visits.

 Attend trainings and workshops in order to learn newer interventions and techniques to utilize with clients and families.

 Comply with all statutes and regulations as set forth by professional, governing body.

California Family Counseling Center Encino, CA May 2005 – October 2006

Marriage and Family Therapist- Trainee/Intern Latino Family Therapy Program

 Provide therapeutic services (primarily in Spanish) to individuals and families under the supervision of a LMFT.

 Participate as part of a multidisciplinary treatment team in order to assist in assessing client’s needs, strengths, resources and provide feedback regarding treatment planning.

 Complete all chart documentation, reports, and assessments within required time frame set forth by agency.

 Attend trainings and workshops in order to learn newer interventions and techniques to utilize with clients and families.

 Develop clinically sound practices and increased specialization in working with Latinos along with improved clinical, bilingual communication skills.

 Comply with all statutes and regulations as set forth by professional, governing body.

San Fernando Valley Community Mental Center, Inc. Mission Hills, CA April 2005 – July 2006

Mental Health Counselor I –Case Manager North Valley Youth & Family Ctr.

 Provide direct case management, educative and supportive work with families and collaterals; crisis intervention, assertive community outreach/home visits; in their language of choice.

 Provide officer of the day coverage for crisis and walk-in clients as scheduled, and screen clients for intake appointments and/or referrals.

 Participate as part of a multidisciplinary treatment team in order to assist in assessing client’s needs, strengths, resources and provide feedback regarding treatment planning.

 Complete all chart documentation, reports coordinated service plans, coordination plans, needs assessments, correspondence within required time frame set forth by agency and Department of Mental Health/Medicare.

 Network effectively with community resources and provide linkage and referral services for clients.

Hathaway Children & Family Service Sylmar, CA December 2002 – March 2005

Youth Counselor Residential Services

 Provide a safe and stable environment for clients, promote safe and healthy relationships through role modeling, and interact with clients in order to implement therapeutic treatments.

 Assess behaviors of clients in order to anticipate possible outcomes; conduct crisis counseling and interventions.

 Supervise visits in order to ensure appropriateness and safety for clients.

Kern County Department of Mental Health Bakersfield, CA January 2001 – June 2002

Youth Prevention Aide Friday Night Live

 Assess awareness of youth in relation to substance abuse (S.A.) prevention.

 Liaison to schools, community-based organizations and others providing S.A. services and promote S.A. prevention.

 Plan, organize, and coordinate services to include special events in conjunction with community celebrations, workshops or seminars.

 Organize, prepare, and manage educational presentations, as well as materials, with a special emphasis for target population or community groups.

 Recruit volunteers and provide technical expertise.

EDUCATION

Master of Arts in Psychology

(Emphasis: Marriage & Family Therapy; Specialization: Latino Family Therapy)

Phillips Graduate Institute Encino, CA September 2004 – May 2006

Theoretical orientation in Bowen Family Therapy

Inducted in to the Alpha Beta Chapter of Alpha Epsilon Lambda

Bachelor of Arts in Psychology

(Minor: Sociology Emphasis)

California State University Bakersfield, CA June 2001 – August 2002

Bakersfield College Bakersfield, CA September 2000 – May 2001

Mt. San Antonio Community College Walnut, CA September 1999 – May 2001

Claremont McKenna College Claremont, CA September 1997 – May 1998

REFERENCES

Available upon request

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