SUMMARY
SKILLS
EXPERIENCE
EDUCATION AND
TRAINING
REFERENCES
MELISA
VAZQUEZ
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Menifee, CA 92584
Pursuing a master in Psychology I am experienced in building successful client relationships to improve treatment success. I have attained skilled conflict managing through hands on approach. Desiring new professional challenges in a developmental environment to expand my experience in a mental and behavioral health setting.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish)
Experience with mental health patients
and with kids with behavioral disorders
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• Organized
• BCAT certification
• Pro-Act trained
• First Aid/ CPR certified
ABA THERAPIST 06/2020 to Current
CARD - San Diego, CA
I delivered individualized treatment for children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorders or other behavioral and social challenges using applied behavior analysis principles. I assembled, maintained and analyzed data gathered during student sessions, completed daily treatment logs. I performed behavioral interventions to teach communication, social and daily living skills and reduce problematic behaviors in home, community and school settings by also working with the parents.
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RECOVERY COACH 05/2019 to Current
Crestwood Behavioral Health - Fallbrook, CA
I transferred within the same company to a newer and bigger facility with around 100 mental health patients. I was responsible for supervising and charting the activity of the patients, such as monitoring baseline behavior and intervening to redirect towards healthy coping skills. Duties also included providing emotional support and counseling. I implemented personalized treatment plans and monitored progress.
RECOVERY COACH 03/2020 to 04/2021
Crestwood Behavioral Health - Santa Barbara, CA
Facilitated weekly group sessions focused on various issues to help groups and individuals. Helped clients deal with substance abuse, mental illness and other concerns by delivering personalized counseling support. As well as prepare meals and engage the clients in social behaviors.
Santa Barbara City College - Santa Barbara, CA, United States Associate of Arts
Psychology, 05/2020
I am attending the city college as a second year student to pursue a research based psychology degree. I graduated with an AA degree in psychology specifically a degree in liberal arts in social behavioral science.
University of California - San Diego - La Jolla, CA Developmental Psychology
I am pursuing a degree in developmental psychology. I am planning on graduating in 2022 and either continue my masters program at UCSD or transfer to another university to pursue a masters. I am hoping to attain a phd as well.
Hugh Carpenter, Crestwood- Fallbrook
Lorena Briseno, CARD therapy