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EDUCATION

University of Nevada Las Vegas, Las Vegas, NV June 2004

Masters of Social Work, Concentration in Clinical Practice: Mental Health and Substance Abuse

University of South Alabama, Mobile, AL May 1992

Bachelor of Arts Communication, Concentration in Public Relations

LICENSES/PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZTIONS

Certified Bilingual Interpreter (Spanish/English), AHEC 2006

LMSW, Maryland Board of Social Workers - 2009

Eligible to take the LCSW-C in three months EMPLOYMENT

Vesta, Inc.

2015 to 2022

Germantown, Maryland

Psychotherapist

Facilitated individual and family therapy sessions weekly.

Worked with clients who have Stress, Anxiety Depression and other mental disorders using the strengths perspective.

Worked with client’s that are considered priority population.

Made referrals to psychiatric rehabilitation programs and other programs in the community as needed.

Worked with clients that have relationship troubles, job loss, the death of a loved one, stress, substance abuse or other social stressors such as domestic violence.

Helped children, adolescents and adults work through problems to live happier, healthier and more productive lives.

Helped clients develop a healthier coping mechanism using cognitive-behavioral, interpersonal and other kinds of talk therapy.

Assess client by conducting psychosocial and then diagnose the client using the DSM 5.

Developed a therapeutic relationship grounded in dialogue and provide a supportive environment that allows the client to talk openly with the therapist whose objective is neutral and nonjudgmental.

Worked to identify and change the thought and behavior patterns that are keeping the client from having their social stressors interfering in their daily life.

Helped the client solve their problem that brought the client in, but also give them the tools to learn new skills so the client can better cope with whatever challenges arise in the future.

Athena Consulting

2012 to 2015

Gaithersburg, Maryland

Contractor with Montgomery County Department of Aging and Disabilities as Senior Care Case Manager

Senior Care Case Manager (Montgomery County Department of Aging and Disabilities)

Assisted clients to achieve or maintain economic self – support, and self-sufficiency.

To helped prevent or avoid abuse, neglect, self – neglect, or financial exploitation.

To helped ensure clients are safely maintained in the least restrictive environment.

Provided referrals including, but not limited to in-home aide services, occupational therapy, adult day care, arranged transportation through JSSA’s transportation program, and nursing homes.

Aided clients in gaining reimbursements for prescriptions, and medical supplies.

Complete regular Care Plans with a focus on setting appropriate goal, and reassessing goals every three months. Also, I identified needs to safely achieve the highest quality of life possible in the least restrictive environment.

Maintained regular communication with other professionals involved with the client’s care.

Monitored changes in clients’ situations to ensure services remain safe and beneficial.

Family Service Agency, Inc. (part time)

2011 to 2012

Gaithersburg, Maryland

Psychotherapist

Conducted psychosocial assessments

Provided individual, couples and family therapy for adolescents and adults.

Updated treatment plans as needed.

Regular communication with payer source, to ensure ongoing services

Made appropriate referrals as needed.

Avery Road Treatment Center

2010 to 2012

Rockville, Maryland

Case Manager (Bi-Lingual Substance Abuse Counselor)

Completed Biopsychosocial Assessments and provided counseling services to adult offenders/defendants dually diagnosed with Mental Health and Substance Abuse challenges.

Provided psycho-education on topics including, but not limited to: co-dependency, medical alternatives to substance dependency and mental health diagnoses.

Assisted clients to set realistic goals using motivational interviewing. Including participating with the interdisciplinary team in assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating individual treatment plans and other program activities. This included, but was not limited to: Pre-Trial Service Offenders, developed treatment plans and assisted patients under the direction of R.N.; co-lead discussions with minimal supervision, and administered physical care to patients.

Determined the appropriate level of care for outpatient substance abuse counseling.

Met with clients on regular basis to evaluate their progress towards goals, and to adjust treatment plans as need.

Monitored the treatment processes to ensure services to the patients were provided on a timely basis.

Facilitated family meeting, as part of the larger discharge process, to address issues regarding sobriety in the community.

Completed Aftercare Plans to address relapse prevention.

Maintained comprehensive, relevant, and legible progress notes.

Provided appropriate referrals as needed.

Potomac Ridge Behavioral Health

2005 to 2008

Rockville, Maryland

Needs Assessment Clinician (PRN)

Assessed consumers with Mental Illness to determine eligibility for inpatient psychiatric hospitalization

Served as sole provider of assessment and referral services for Spanish-speaking consumers

Provided direct crisis intervention services to at risk patients and families.

Provided appropriate psycho-education material to patient/families and community resource education.

Acted as a liaison with acute psychiatric units and psychiatrists to ensure timely and appropriate placement of patients.

Coordinated services with insurance companies and provided clinical documentation to obtain pre-authorization for services in an acute psychiatric setting.

Potomac Ridge Behavioral Health

2005 to 2007

Rockville, Maryland

Discharge Planner

Met with patients and families, as appropriate, to address treatment goals.

Co-facilitated goal-oriented therapeutic groups.

Daily documentation reflecting status of patient and readiness for discharge.

Coordinated discharge planning with physicians, nurses and other members of the treatment team.

Met with patients/families to review discharge and alternative plans.

Provided appropriate psycho-educational material and community resource, patients and their families

Interpreted as a Certified Bilingual Spanish Interpreter for physicians, nurses, and therapists.

Served as a liaison to outside agencies with focus on the Hispanic community.

Safe Nest (Domestic Violence Services)

2002 to 2004

Las Vegas Nevada

Crisis Intervention Counselor (part-time)

Served as Primary Case Manager for residents of domestic violence shelter

Completed intake assessments

Assisted clients in treatment planning with a goal of return to pre-crisis level of functioning.

Advocated for clients in family court.

Liaised with local law enforcement to prepare Temporary Orders of Protection

Co-facilitated open therapeutic groups for shelter residents

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