Teresa Ginebra
305-***-**** Travelers Rest, SC 29690
********@*****.***
PROFESSIONAL SKILLS
More than 10 years of experience in outcome-based case management,
evaluation, counseling, and advocacy for at-risk populations . Spoken
fluency in English and Spanish . Knowledge of principles, methods, and
procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of physical and
mental disabilities and addiction recovery . Strong client interpersonal
communication skills, including conflict resolution, crisis intervention,
problem-solving, and career guidance . Facilitation of training workshops
and support groups
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Drug Court Case Manager,
2010-2012
South Florida Behavioral Health Network, Inc. Miami, FL, Miami-Dade County
Drug Court
. Managed a caseload of 35-55 adult female felony offenders mandated to
drug court
. Conduct intake-screening, assessment interviews (GAIN-I) and referrals
for clients
. Engage support systems as part of the treatment process in relation to
client's treatment plan
. Collaborate with treatment staff and legal team regarding ongoing
adjustment and care of each client
. Maintain contact with clients outside of court venue, to include home
visits and treatment centers
. Monitor and report overall treatment compliance and participation
regarding client to the court
Case Manager
2008-2010
Douglas Gardens Community Mental Health Center, Miami Beach, FL
. Provided comprehensive case management to 45-55 seriously and
persistently mentally ill adults
. Conducted case-management assessments for treatment plans based on client
information, history
. Develop and monitor treatment and service plans, based on knowledge of
available resources
. Respond to client emergency/crisis situations in professional
therapeutically indicated manner
. Visit clients' homes, workplaces, in-patient medical facilities, shelters
to ensure safety, compliance
Substance Abuse Counselor,
2007-2008
Community Education Centers, Inc. (CEC) Civigenics, Inc., Florida City, FL
. Managed caseload of 25 assigned male inmates, conducting individual and
group counseling sessions
. Maintained clinical documentation in accordance with department, state
and federal standards
. Presented the educational and other pedagogical components of the program
in a classroom setting
. Developed individual treatment plans and evaluated overall progress of
clients
. Participated in weekly clinical staff meetings and educational
conferences on chemical dependence
Vocational Case Manager / Diagnostic Evaluator,
2005-2006
Federation Employment and Guidance Services, Inc., (FEGS) WeCare Program,
New York, N.Y.
. Managed caseload of Welfare-to-Work participants, assessing personal
situations, capabilities, vocational strengths, and obstacles to
employment, facilitating transition to employment
. Developed, reviewed, and made recommendations for individual treatment
and employment plans
. Administered psycho-social, physical, and cognitive abilities exams to
clients in classroom setting
. Monitored, evaluated, and recorded client progress according to
measurable goals in treatment plan
Case Manager / Substance Abuse Counselor,
2002-2005
New Providence Women's Shelter, Project Renewal, Inc., New York, N.Y.
. Managed caseload of 15-30 chemically dependent, homeless women with
mental health disorders
. Facilitated twice-weekly individual counseling sessions and weekly
relapse-prevention groups, discussing domestic abuse, addiction,
homelessness, hopelessness and other obstacles to success
. Participated in weekly clinical case conferences with medical /
psychiatric staff
. Completed HRA 2000 applications and bio-psychosocial, providing
appropriate housing referrals
. Utilized crisis intervention skills in order to assist client towards
achieving objectives
Substance Abuse Counselor,
1998-2002
Transitional Treatment Program, Project Return Foundation, Inc., New York,
N.Y.
. Managed a caseload of 17-25 mandated male parolees/residents, devising
individual treatment plans
. Coordinated and provided individual and group counseling on a weekly
basis
. Developed curriculum and social policy for specialized and relapse-
prevention groups
. Mediated probation stipulations and concerns between clients and parole
officers
EDUCATION /TRAINING
Bachelor's Degree of Professional Studies in Human Services, Metropolitan
College of New York, New York, N.Y.
2002