Profile: Experienced behavioral health practitioner with demonstrated strengths in case management and client advocacy. My specific approach utilizes reality therapy to improve the patient’s mental health. I have a proven track record working with diverse client populations, and excel in a team environment or as a motivated self-contributor.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

Program development

Administrative and Managerial skill set

Adjunct teaching at university level

Client advocate, HIPPA trained

Strong analytical, writing and communication skills

Excellent crisis management skills

EXPERIENCE

Nov 2012 – Sept 2016 Angel Rivera, LLC (Homestead, FL)

Psychotherapist: Conducted mental health assessments, evaluations and determined mental health status for detainees within the Federal Bureau of Prisons. Duties included making appropriate referrals for severely mentally disturbed clients. I collaborated with various professional services and mental health organizations to ensure that the detainees’ welfare was properly addressed.

Apr 2009 - Oct 2012 Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital (Albany,GA)

Psychotherapist/Substance Abuse Counselor: Engaged with interdisciplinary teams to process and coordinate mental health services. I utilized the Continuum of Care (CoC) program to promote community wide commitment to patient and family needs. Provided concurrent review and case management of patients to determine appropriateness of admission, continued hospitalization, and made recommendations on appropriate level of care.

Sept 2004 - Apr 2009 Treasure Coast Multi-Service Center, Inc. (Miami, FL)

Psychotherapist, Private Practice

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Aug 1998 – Jan 2002 Indian River Community College (St. Lucie County, FL)

Jan 1993 – Jan 1995 Barry University (St. Lucie County, FL)

Jan 1982 – Jan 1984 Monroe Business Institute (Bronx, New York)

Feb 1979 – Jan 1981 Logos Bible College (Bronx, New York)

EDUCATION

Yeshiva University, NY 1985 – 1988 Masters of Social Work (MSW)

Long Island University, NY 1982 – 1984 Masters of Science (Guidance & counseling)

Mercy College, NY 1979 – 1982 Bachelor of Behavioral Science

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

State of Florida (Exp. 3/31/2017) Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) #SW4114

State of Georgia Clinical Social Worker (CSW) # CSW004096

Official CFARS Rater ID Number 802-005-524