Organized Mental Health Counselor successful at managing multiple priorities while maintaining a strong work ethic and exhibiting a positive attitude.
Skills
Culturally sensitive
Trilingual in Spanish, Portuguese, and English
Case management proficiency
Organized
Work well in groups and individually
Excellent communication skills
Work History
IICAPS Mental Health Counselor, 03/2012 to Current Family & Children's Aid – 75 West Street, Danbury CT
Provided comprehensive case management services, including creating treatment plans and connecting clients and families to appropriate resources.
Assist Clinician in conducting program specific evaluations, treatments and crisis interventions
Conducted therapeutic individual and family therapy sessions with clients ages 3-18, whom are at-risk of being hospitalized or removed due to mental health disorders.
Provide support and safety planning in crisis management after hours while on-call Monday through Friday.
Attend weekly rounds with medical director as well as weekly supervision with program director to discuss cases.
Aided parents in arranging medication evaluations and psychological testing.
Responsible for a case load of 8 clients, meeting with each family 2-3 hours weekly.
Facilitated a smooth discharge by encouraging and reassuring clients throughout their transitions.
Child Caregiver, 01/2009 to Current Timothy & Lesley Hartnett – 66 White Fall Lane, New Canaan CT
Became per diem, from full time, in February of 2012 due to IICAPS position.
Responsibilities include childcare for three children ages 2, 4, and 6.
Provided transportation of children to and from school and activities.
Household organization which included scheduling family's outings and activities.
Implemented adisciplinary/reward system.
Assisted with homework and projects.
Designed an at home learning center.
Communicated regularly with parents about daily activities and behaviors.
Addressed behavioral, emotional and learning issues with parents.
Child Caregiver, 03/2008 to 01/2009 LifeWorx – 21 Post Road, Westport CT
Responsibilities include childcare as well as transportation for children ages 9 months-15 years old.
Communicated regularly with parents about daily activities and behaviors.
Dressed children and changed diapers.
Organized activities that enhanced children's physical, emotional and social well-being.
Made healthy snacks and meals for children.
Helped children complete homework assignments and school projects.
Encouraged children to be understanding of and patient with others.
Engaged with children on an individual basis to build positive relationships with them.
Promoted language development skills through reading and storytelling.
Administrative Assistant, 04/2007 to 09/2009 Adecco/ Metropolitan Life Insurance Co. – 475 Hawley Lane, Stratford CT
Assisted Long Term Care Unit and Reporting Team.
Compiled company information and related material and distributed it to candidates.
Compiled annual recommendations for end of fiscal year budgets.
Planned and coordinated logistics and materials for board meetings, committee meetings and staff events.
Created detailed expense reports and requests for capital expenditures.
Education
Bachelor of Science: Criminal Justice, 2010 Sacred Heart University - Fairfield, CT
Associate of Arts: General Studies, 2008 Housatonic Community College - Bridgeport, CT
High School Diploma: 2004 Fairfield High School - Fairfield, CT
