ERIC PORTALATIN

Phone: 407-***-****

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CAREER OBJECTIVE

Seeking a position as a Mental Health Counselor using excellent skills in overseeing the continuum of behavioral health treatments and services. Well-versed in creating and implementing core mental health counseling plans based on individual analysis and response factors.

ABILITY SUMMARY

5 + years experienced mental health counselor with a solid background in providing an array of behavioral health assessment and intake services.

Highly experienced in planning and implementing intervention plans aimed at managing mental health issues.

Exceptional knowledge of performing risk assessments and managing resources for patients in accordance to indicated urgency.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

Strong background of encouraging patients in order to ensure that intervention plans are carried out effectively

Track record of providing counseling services in accordance to individual patient assessment

Adept at identifying and treating mental disorders

Knowledge of evidence-based behavioral assessments and intervention Domestic and Child Violence programs

EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE

Mental Health Therapist

Assess patients’ mental health conditions by conferring with them and their families

Counsel patients with emphasis on promoting mental health

Help patients deal with addictions and substance abuse

Manage patients’ problems with self-esteem and mental and emotional growth

Encourage clients to vent their feelings and discuss problems openly

Collect and record patient information by interviewing them

Develop and implement treatment plans based on clinical insight

Refer patients to community resources or other healthcare specialists

Evaluate effectiveness of counseling programs and modify accordingly

Conferred with patients with mental health difficulties to determine their care plan needs

Devised and implemented care plans to meet the mental and behavioral needs of patients

Developed trusting relationships with patients and families

Completed case work related documentation

WORK HISTORY

03/2017 – Present, Mental Health Therapist, Hispanic Family Counseling, Orlando, Fl.

10/2016 - 01/2017, Mental Health Therapist, Insight Behavioral Health Specialists, Kissimmee, Fl.

11/2014 - 10/2016, Inventory Coordinator, Offlease Only Inc., Orlando, Fl.

02/2015 - 08/2015, Therapist, Family Integration Center, Kissimmee, Fl.

01/2015 - 06/2015, Case Manager, Carrousel Therapy Center, Saint Cloud, Fl.

01/2002 - 08/2014, Policeman, Ponce Municipality Police, Ponce, P.R.

07/2011 - 08/2014, Mental Health Assistant/Technician, Psyche Psychologist Services, Ponce, P.R.

01/2013 - 06/2014, Clinic Social Worker, Portillos Restauration Program, Ponce, P.R.

OTHER EXPERIENCE

Religious Education Coordinator, Providence Hospices, Ponce, PR

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EDUCATION AND TRAINING

02/2017, Florida Health Care Academy, Orlando, Fl., Certified Nursing Assistant and Home Health Aide

05/2014, Universidad del Este, Santa Isabel, PR, Master's Degree in Clinic Social Work, Minor Grade at Social Supervision and Administration

05/2011, Universidad de Puerto Rico, Ponce, PR, Bachelor's Degree in Forensic Phycology with emphasis in Rehabilitation

07/2002, Colegio Universitario de Justicia Criminal, Villalba, PR, Associate's Degree in Criminal Justice

OCCUPATIONAL LICENSES & CERTIFICATES

06/2017, Mental Health Targeted Case Management Supervision Certificate

06/2017, Mental Health Targeted Case Management Certificate

04/2017, Registered Clinical Social Worker Intern License

02/2017, CNA/HHA Certification

01/2017, APD Zero Tolerance Certificate, Agency for Person with Disabilities

10/2016, FARS Certification, Department of Children and Families

10/2016, CFARS Certification, Department of Children and Families

10/2016-10/2018, Adult, Child and Infant CPR/AED Certificate, American Red Cross/National Health & Safety Foundation

10/2012, Permanent Social Worker License, Social Worker Examination Board of P.R.

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