JESSICA DAMASO

786-***-****

adg22y@r.postjobfree.com

To obtain a counseling position in a therapeutic environment that serves families or couples, where my progressive education, experience, and positive enthusiasm can be fully utilized. EXPERIENCE

2007 – 2014

BEHAVIORAL HEALTH TECHNICIAN / CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT MIAMI CHILDRENS HOSPITAL PSYCHIATRIC UNIT

• Conducting intakes, assessments and testing. Worked alongside doctors, nurses and other healthcare professionals in the psychiatric department, providing direct patient care & counseling to individuals with a range of mental health issues including domestic violence, sexual & substance abuse, often having more patient contact than any other team member including doctors and nurses.

• Experienced in Counseling/Debriefing and Crisis Intervention & Prevention Training. Preparing & processing various department medical & confidential documentation, screening, conducting research, maintaining records, coordinating referrals and outpatient treatment for patients. In charge of leading group activities in therapeutic settings by minimizing psychological and emotional stress and trauma to patients.

• Debriefing and family/patient teaching of diagnosis and department procedures. 2013 – 2014

POLICE DISPATCHER CRISIS INTERVENTION / 911 CALL CENTER MIAMI DADE POLICE DEPARTMENT (COMMUNICATIONS BUREAU)

• Used a computer-aided dispatch system, receive emergency calls from the public requesting police, fire, medical or other emergency services.

• Trained to maintain the public calm in chaotic and emergency situations. Experienced in Counseling/Debriefing/Intervention.

• Expected to determine the nature and location of the emergency; determine priorities, and dispatch police, fire ambulance or other emergency units as necessary and in accordance with established procedures. Maintained status and location of police and fire units.

• Monitor several complex public safety radio frequencies. Operate a variety of communications equipment, including radio consoles, telephones and computer systems. 2014 – 2016

ADMISSIONS COUNSELOR & MANAGEMENT

KEISER UNIVERSITY ADMISSIONS DEPARTMENT

• Worked in a fast paced environment assisting prospective students who are looking for an education program that corresponds to their skills, interests and needs.

• Counsel and guide them through the enrollment process and made sure to help them gather all the necessary paper work, applications and requirements for enrollment. Trained new hires, assisted my team in new creative projects to meet monthly quotas and community events. General office duties and customer service.

2

2017 – JULY 2020

MISSION EXPANSION PROGRAM MANAGER

BEST BUDDIES INTERNATIONAL

• Work with Miami Dade Public schools to maintain quality Special Education programs/chapters in the school setting. Key responsibilities include: recruiting, training, and mentoring.

• Advocating for student leaders with and without intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD);

• Working with school faculty/administration to provide community resources between people with and without IDD.

• Planning and hosting community events such as Youth Symposiums, Fundraisers, and scheduled donation days throughout Dade County for school’s part of the Best Buddies organization programs.

• Experienced in Counseling/Debriefing/Intervention. JULY 2020- CURRENT

PSYCHOMETRICIAN

FIRST CHOICE NEUROLOGY @ BAPTIST HOSPITAL (DR. RIVAS- VAZQUEZ, PSYD)

• Work alongside Neurologists/Psychologists in administering neuropsychological tests and collecting data including Behavioral Observations and Mental Status Exams, Patient History.

• Collecting patient data on BDI/BAI scales. Administering WAIS, WJ-IV, psycho educational testing

• Summarize and review the scoring data for accuracy and neuro impairments, testing on children, adolescents, adults and elderly. Tests are also conducted on population with disabilities. EDUCATION

AUG 2020- CURRENT

RBT Credential Training Course

SEPT 2017 – AUG 2020

Master of Science in Marriage & Family Therapy

ALBIZU UNIVERSITY, MIAMI

2009 – 2012

Bachelor of Science in Psychology/Minor in Child Development ALBIZU UNIVERSITY, MIAMI

2007

Certified Nursing Assistant License Obtained/ HHA

2006

High school Diploma Obtained

SOUTHWEST MIAMI SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL, MIAMI

SKILLS & INTERNSHIPS

• Crisis Prevention Training (CPI)

• HIPAA Compliance/ CPR

• Board Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

• Bilingual (Spanish/English) (Sign Language)

• 7+ YEARS in clinical and home settings

administering counseling, testing and

assessments with children, families, and

couples. (Goodman Center/MCH

Psychiatry/First Choice Neurology)

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