Imelda Hernandez
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Experience
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Ascend Healthcare
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United States
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Mental Health Care
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1 - 100 Employee
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Lead Mentor
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Dec 2021 - Present
Working with adolescents from ages 12-17. Providing direct care and supervision to clients in the milieu on and offsite. Conducting or facilitating structured groups and activities. Working with the clinical team and facility manager on day-to-day treatment. Maintain accurate and detailed documentation of all shift activities on KIPU. Managing crisis and interventions, including risk assessments and safety plans. Working with adolescents from ages 12-17. Providing direct care and supervision to clients in the milieu on and offsite. Conducting or facilitating structured groups and activities. Working with the clinical team and facility manager on day-to-day treatment. Maintain accurate and detailed documentation of all shift activities on KIPU. Managing crisis and interventions, including risk assessments and safety plans.
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Evolve Treatment Centers
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United States
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Hospitals and Health Care
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1 - 100 Employee
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Residential Counselor
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Aug 2020 - Nov 2021
Working with adolescents from ages 12-17. Perform crisis management and interventions as necessary. Maintain accurate and detailed documentation of all shift activities on KIPU. Establish positive and nurturing relationships with the clients, within professional boundaries, in accordance with the policies and procedures. Provide one-to-one support and supervision to clients struggling with mental health and substance abuse issues. Engage in activities with the clients, such as, hikes, equine therapy, surf therapy, and fitness groups Train new counselors with regards to protocols of egregious behavior, risk assessments, safety plan, and groups notes. Complete risk assessments as necessary (Harm to others, Self-Harm, BCAT, Safety Plan). Complete random emergency drills, room/house searches, and UA’s as noted in Calendar in Office. Conduct Client Orientation when a new client arrives so they get acquainted with the program. Administer daily medication and vitals in the morning and night. Facilitate Diary Cards, Cope Ahead, Anger Management, Relapse Prevent, Self-Identity, Client- led groups, Healthy Relationship, and Life skills group.
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Oliver Wendell Holmes Middle school
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United States
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Teacher Assistant
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Dec 2014 - Oct 2020
• Teaches upwards to 18 English Second Language students • Communicates with students whose first languages range from Spanish to Arabic to Mandarin • Assists students in various subjects such as, English, Math, Science and History (6th- 8th grade) • Grades students based on progression and arithmetic advancement • In charge of reclassifying English Second Language students to regular classes • Advised school Title I English Second Language Coordinator in regards to logistics and student related opportunities • Helped raise reclassification percentage from 20% to 35% • Received Certificate of Excellence for great attendance
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Education
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California State University, Northridge
Master of Social Work - MSW -
California State University, Northridge
Bachelor of Arts - BA, Psychology -
College of the Canyons
Associate of Arts - AA, Psychology