Mental Health COunselor
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Mental Health COunselor

MARIANA GARCIA


1424 NE Apt.2804, Miami, FL 33132 ♦ ------------ ♦ ------------

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Caring Mental Health Counselor, with over 5 years of experience; providing individual, group, and family counseling. Developed techniques and interventions for individualized care. Proficient in administering standardized psychological testing and assessments. Possesses an outgoing personality and works efficiently in a high-pressured environment.

SKILLS

? Standardized Psychological Testings
? Clinical assessments
? Clinical documentation management
? Bilingual (Spanish)
? Individual, group, and family counseling
? Children Counseling
? Critical thinker
? Self-Discipline

WORK HISTORY

Clinical Counselor, 04/2019 to Current
Comprehensive Health Services, Homestead Shelter – Homestead, FL
? Conducted individual and group therapy sessions, in order to provide supportive skills and techniques to increase and maintain each unaccompanied alien children’s (UAC) welfare.
? Responsible for screening for human trafficking and gang affiliations concerns in accordance to ORR policies and procedures.
? Conducted and documented mental health assessments for UAC’s under ORR care, to ensure their safety.
? Maintained the UAC’s case file and UAC Portal updated with the required documentation, in timely manner.

Restaurant Manager, 02/2013 to 04/2019
Milanezza Restaurant – Key Biscayne, FL
? Led and directed team members on effective methods, operations, and procedures.
? Interviewed, selected, trained, and supervised staff.
? Managed payroll and timekeeping, including completion of proper paperwork for new hires and terminations.
? Evaluated operations to effectively align workflows for optimal area coverage and customer satisfaction.
? Developed, implemented, and managed business plans to promote profitable food and beverage sales.

Clinical Counselor, 05/2018 to 01/2019
Goodman Psychological Center – Miami, FL
? Provided individual and family counseling, by establishing healthy, empathic, and supportive therapeutic relationships.
? Mediated conflicts within families to clarify and resolve underlying issues.
? Developed goal-oriented psychoeducational activities to improve the clients' levels of functioning.
? Guided patients in effective therapeutic techniques, integrated from Cognitive Behavior Therapy.
? Directed family-centered, strengths-based, culturally competent, and individualized intakes and assessments.

Research Assistant intern, 08/2017 to 10/2018
Design Neuroscience Center – Doral, FL
? Administrated neuropsychological standardized testing and assessments to those who have had stroke or brain injury, as well as individuals with various other neurological disorders.
? Responsible for scoring and report writing, supervised by Licensed Neuropsychologist.
? Addressed ongoing rehabilitation needs, provided neuropsychological assessments, cognitive rehabilitation, and cognitive behavioral therapy as a member of multidisciplinary team.

Clinical Counselor, 08/2016 to 08/2017
SPARC – Miami, FL
? Coursework experience in administering, scoring, and interpreting psychological tests and assessments.
? Interviewed and assessed clients, referred by Department of Disability and the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation, by completing biopsychosocial assessments.
? Assessed and provided treatment to individuals with mental health concerns.
? Developed computer skills and experience with computer scoring of psychological tests.

Clinical Counselor, 07/2013 to 02/2016
Outpatient PsyCare – Miami, FL
? Administered assessments and treatment to individuals with major mental illnesses, by conducting individual and family therapy.
? Conducted psychotherapy for children and provided psychoeducation to parents by assisting and developing healthy parental coping skills.
? Administrated and scored psychological tests, under the supervision of a licensed neuropsychologist.
? Completed regular reports of psychometric evaluations in accordance with policies and procedures.
? Provided crisis intervention and conflict resolution to meet the individuals’ needs.

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Arts: Psychology, 2013
Inter American University of Puerto Rico Metropolitan Campus - San Juan, PR

Master of Science: Mental Health Counseling, 2016
Carlos Albizu University - Miami, FL

CERTIFICATIONS

? 2015 American Mental Health Counselor Association
? Certified Behavior Assistant
? CPR/AED /First Aid Certified