Mental Health

MARIÉN MOREIRA RIVERA

**** ******* *** **, *** *, Washington DC 20003

443-***-**** • ******.*******@*****.***

Overview

Dedicated human services professional with 4 years of experience working with children, adolescents and dually diagnosed adult populations. Detail-oriented with ability to effectively assess, plan and implement programs in multidisciplinary setting. Aptitude to work with diverse populations and quickly adapt to changing situations, environments, and systems. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Strong computer skills and proficient in MS Applications. Fluent in Spanish.

Professional Experience

Case Manager (August 2013 – Present)

Washington Hospital Center Outpatient Behavioral Health: New Directions

- Provided crisis intervention and coordinated mental health, medical and substance abuse services to 40 clients suffering from severe and chronic mental illness and clients with co-existing mental disorders (dually diagnosed).

- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams, external stakeholder agencies, and community sources for treatment planning, medication management, and implementing patient care.

- Liaised with the Office of Attorney General and U.S. Parole Commission to coordinate services and provide collaborative information regarding client treatment and engagement.

- Provided psychoeducational therapy groups designed to assure client's ability to achieve and maintain highest level of functioning through education on topics such as symptom identification, crisis planning, and medication benefits/side effects.

- Completed annual reassessments, GAIN Short Screener, Locus assessments and crisis plans in the electronic client database.

- Assisted with application and coordination of benefits/entitlements such as SSI/SSDI, Medicaid, Food Stamps and housing subsides.

- Completed electronic daily encounter notes, monthly treatment progress notes and other relevant documentation in timely manner.

- Consulted with and/or made referrals to other disciplines and agencies in order to address the comprehensive needs of the patients.

Contractor (Nov 2011–August 2013)

Brandenburg: Annapolis, MD

-Interpreted financial audits to identify financial problems and issues related to the operation of non-profit health care organizations of organizations receiving federal American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) grants.

-Developed written reports summarizing recent events within the organization with the potential to affect the organization’s financial condition and future viability.

Counseling Psychology Intern (Jan 2011–Jul 2011)

Quality Schools International: Tbilisi, Georgia

-Collaborated with an international multidisciplinary team to address the social, emotional and academic difficulties of children, adolescents and adults from more than 25 different cultures.

-Worked closely with families of children to coordinate services for children through the school and home environment.

-Developed and implemented behavioral interventions to decrease incidents of bullying and promote a safe and positive K-12 school culture. Developed and administered a cultural climate survey to investigate the cultural awareness and experience of the students.

-Developed a new parent/teacher communication policy as part of a designated team created to increase transparency and healthy relationships between the school and the international community.

Counseling Psychology Intern (Jul 2010–Dec 2010)

Oak Plains Academy: Ashland City, TN

-Provided individual, family, and group therapy in a level three residential treatment center for youth suffering from multiple mental disorders and severe behavioral problems.

-Advocated on client’s behalf at insurance reviews by providing written reports and oral assessments detailing the client’s psychosocial patterns.

Mental Health Associate (Jul 2009–Dec 2010)

Oak Plains Academy: Ashland City, TN

-Performed crisis management for individuals and groups, ages 7-17, suffering from multiple mental disorders and severe behavioral problems.

-Awarded “Employee of the Month” based on co-worker and supervisory staff reviews.

Appointment Coordinator (Feb 2008–Sep 2008) Infiniti of Nashville Service Department: Nashville, TN

-Set appointments and prioritized workload to ensure that serves were rendered in a timely manner.

-Organized filing system to ensure maximum relevance of files and quick retrieval.

Summer Intern (Jun–Jul 2006) U.S. Embassy Public Affairs Office: Pretoria, South Africa

-Assisted with the organization of the American Studies Conference, which was held to create discourse and strengthen relationships with members of the African academia.

-Organized and updated Fulbright Program information products.

Office Management Specialist (Dec. 2005–Jan 2006) U.S. Embassy Regional Medical Office: Pretoria, South Africa

-Coordinated services between five medical providers and local service providers.

-Set appointments and assisted clients from across the region of Southern Africa.

Education

Masters of Science in Counseling Psychology, May 2012

Lipscomb University, Nashville, Tennessee; GPA 4.0

Bachelor of Social Science: Psychology and Criminology, Dec 2006

Concentration in Social Work

University of Pretoria, Pretoria, South Africa; GPA 3.74

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