Maria Angelica Barrera, LCDC-I
Qualified Mental Health Professional at Tropical Texas Behavioral Health- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor - Intern
Texas Health and Human ServicesFeb, 2023- Oct, 2024 -
Registered Behavior Technician (RBT)
Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB)Apr, 2019- Oct, 2024
Experience
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Tropical Texas Behavioral Health
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United States
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Mental Health Care
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100 - 200 Employee
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Qualified Mental Health Professional
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Sep 2022 - Present
• Offer mental health services to adults with co-occurring psychiatric disorders (Major Depressive Disorder, Bipolar Disorder, Schizophrenia Disorder, Schizoaffective Disorder) and substance use disorders. • Provide psychosocial rehabilitation and substance use interventions focused on Person’s Centered Recovery Plans. • Implement CBT techniques, motivational interviewing and counseling approaches during sessions. • Assist in accessing medical, social, educational and other community services and resources. Show less
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Noom Inc.
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United States
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Wellness and Fitness Services
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100 - 200 Employee
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Behavioral Health Coach
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Nov 2020 - May 2022
• Practiced Person-Centered therapy techniques and provided motivational interviewing to promote sustainable health changes aligned with client's values while respecting their autonomy. • Guided clients in effective exercises integrated from CBT to help reframe thought distortions and limiting beliefs and ultimately encourage cognitive-behavioral change. • Provided comprehensive, empowering, and professional behavioral coaching programs so members remain motivated to attain personal health goals. • Worked in a fully remote environment, enhancing virtual communication skills and comfort with emails, instant messaging, video conferencing, and chat platforms. Show less
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BlueSprig
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United States
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Mental Health Care
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700 & Above Employee
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Registered Behavior Technician
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Mar 2019 - Oct 2020
• Completed and passed a 40 hour BACB certified RBT course and certification exam • Provided ABA services to kids with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ages 1-12) • Worked under the direct and indirect supervision of several BCBAs and was able to demonstrate versatility and flexibility in applying different ABA approaches. • Responsible for implementing behavior intervention plans for various children across the spectrum and aimed to decrease maladaptive behaviors through behavior modification. • Conducted functional behavior assessments, functional analysis, preference assessments and assessments of basic learning and language skills to identify target behaviors and purpose of behaviors. • Effectively performed various teaching methods such as Discrete Trial Training (DTT), Natural Environment Training (NET), positive and negative reinforcement, prompting and fading, PECS, modeling, forward and backward chain, redirection and extinction. Show less
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Universal Banker
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Dec 2016 - Mar 2019
• Performed duties related to the operations of the vault and teller area • Opened new accounts including checking, savings, money markets, certificate of deposits, safe deposit boxes, IRAs, domestic and foreign business accounts • Recognized needs and referred to appropriate representative or line of business for cross-sell or service opportunities. • Performed duties related to the operations of the vault and teller area • Opened new accounts including checking, savings, money markets, certificate of deposits, safe deposit boxes, IRAs, domestic and foreign business accounts • Recognized needs and referred to appropriate representative or line of business for cross-sell or service opportunities.
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JUMP - Up For Fun
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United States
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1 - 100 Employee
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Head Sales Manager
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Oct 2015 - Dec 2016
• Responsible for all company sales, customer service and advertisement • Organized and coordinated private parties and charity events • Managed over 10 employees by demonstrating efficient management skills and staff leadership • Identified, hired and trained staff by teaching best practices, procedures and customer service skills. • Reduced expenses by effectively negotiating contractor prices, terms and service agreements. • Responsible for all company sales, customer service and advertisement • Organized and coordinated private parties and charity events • Managed over 10 employees by demonstrating efficient management skills and staff leadership • Identified, hired and trained staff by teaching best practices, procedures and customer service skills. • Reduced expenses by effectively negotiating contractor prices, terms and service agreements.
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Education
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2021 - 2024
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Master of Science, Clinical Rehabilitation Counseling -
2015 - 2019
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Bachelor of Science - BS, Psychology
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