Experience

Guadalupe County Children's Advocacy Center

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Therapist

  • Nov 2022 - Present

  · Provides crisis intervention services. · Provides individual and group therapy to clientele (children and non-offending family members) at both GCCAC locations, schools, and virtually, as needed. · Maintains case files including session case notes, assessments, treatment plans, monthly reports, telephone consultations, and all other documentation as required. · Provides testimony of fact for the county criminal and civil courts that pertain to the center’s mental health services cases when subpoenaed. · Coordinates and refers all cases needing psychiatric/psychological consultation. · Prepares and submits monthly mental health services reports. · Participates in scheduled case staffings and those held on an as-needed basis. · Collaborates with and provides consultation and regular communications with the Department of Family and Protective Services, law enforcement agencies, the prosecutors’ offices, Guadalupe Regional Medical Center FNE program, and therapists providing therapeutic services to GCCAC clients. · Participates in applicable, appropriate, related professional development opportunities. · Adheres strictly to confidentiality and record retention policies, as well as all other applicable laws and statutes. · Maintains cross-cultural awareness in the performance of all responsibilities. · Assists in GCCAC outreach efforts within the community to increase awareness and understanding of child abuse issues. · Attends trainings approved by Executive Director and GCCAC supervisor to maintain competency and professional development. · Meets regularly with GCCAC supervisor to discuss client welfare and monitor clinical performance. · Participates in weekly clinical supervision to work towards LCSW licensure. Show less



The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth Houston)

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 700 & Above Employee

• Children’s Mental Health Fellow

  • Jun 2022 - Nov 2022

  • Interviewed and screened patients to interpret mental health symptoms, social and environmental factors and medical requirements utilizing validated assessment instruments. • Planned the course of treatment and incorporates best practices in case conceptualizations. • Obtained assessment data from patients and/or relatives to deliver data-driven patient care and tailored treatment based on assessment data. • Worked towards meeting total patient care: This included conducting validated assessments with patients and/or families to assess child/youth strengths and needs, conferred with the project director, clinical supervisor, clinical team, faculty, and/or with any healthcare, school and/or social agency which may have an interest in the patient’s functioning, to make psychological and social adjustments necessitated by assessment findings guided by input from children/youth/families. • Prepared timely and detailed therapy notes and treatment plans using standardized format. • Conducted individual, group and family therapy sessions under the supervision of the project director and lead therapist using approved therapy materials. • Participated in in-person and online training to learn and apply evidence-based interventions. • Participated in weekly clinical supervision to work towards LCSW licensure. • Worked directly with vulnerable populations to achieve health equity. Show less



The Children's Assessment Center

• United States
• Individual and Family Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Clinical Social Work Intern

  • Aug 2021 - May 2022

  • Provided assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of children who experience trauma symptoms resulting from child sexual abuse • Conducted weekly individual, group, and family therapeutic services with child sexual abuse survivors and their non-offending families to address mental, emotional, and behavioral conditions utilizing TF-CBT, EMDR, play therapy, art therapy, and/or other evidence-based and/or trauma-informed therapeutic modalities • Performed elements of clinical practice (biopsychosocial assessments, diagnosis using DSM V and other standards and treatment) • Performed treatment planning, evaluation of traumatized children, crisis intervention, and consultation to other multi-disciplinary team members • Provided crisis intervention including suicide assessments Show less



Allies in Hope

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Clinical Social Work Intern

  • Aug 2020 - May 2021

  • Supported LCSW at one of AFH’s supportive housing communities for HIV+ clients with children. • Assisted in preparing and conducting group therapy sessions with clients ranging in topics from anger management, self-care, healthy habits, substance use, and past trauma. • Developed presentations on mental health issues for the staff at Friendly Haven on pertinent topics such as suicide prevention and the impacts of Covid-19 on our clients. • Assisted in writing case notes and entering them into ClientTrack, a client tracking system used throughout Harris County. Show less



Allied Consultants, Inc.

• United States
• Information Technology & Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Technical Recruiter

  • Jan 2018 - Aug 2020

  • Worked with business development professionals to understand their client's various operations and information technology needs • Based upon job requirements of clients, used job boards, Craigslist, LinkedIn and other recruiting tools to find qualified IT professionals • Performed a pre-qualification of all recruited candidates • Prepared resumes and other supporting documents in the format required by client and business development managers • Upon candidate selection, scheduled interviews and supported the Human Resources Director with the onboarding process • Maintained ongoing dialogue with recruited consultants • Participated in local IT networking events • Trained new recruiters on essential job duties and Allied processes Show less



Pathfinder Hospitality

• United States
• Hospitality
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Resource Coordinator

  • Apr 2016 - Jan 2018

  • Assisted the Talent Manager with all Human Resources activities including recruiting and development efforts, conducting candidate interviews and references checks, coordinating new hire documentation, and also providing support for various projects and departments within Pathfinder Development • Represented the company at various recruiting events by speaking with students and other prospective candidates about the benefits of working for Pathfinder Development • Managed all new hire documentation including reviewing and evaluating applications, conducting background checks, and on-boarding new employees. Created and maintained employee personnel, medical, and benefit files; maintained each property's I-9 files in accordance with company policies. • Coordinated new employee benefits and handbooks – including ACA medical insurance documentation, employee paid leave policies • Completed two annual open enrollment cycles for the entire company with no assistance. Also provided first-line answers to benefit related questions from employees. • Provided excellent customer service to all properties • Organized and maintained various databases for use by upper management, including budgets, corporate calendars, and shared files on Google Drive • Documented and managed transactions and purchases on behalf of Pathfinder Development • Negotiated lowest prices and managed the purchase of significant capital items for property renovations and new construction • Managed schedules and tasks belonging to an executive management team Show less



Century Communities, Inc. (NYSE:CCS)

• United States
• Real Estate
• 700 & Above Employee

• Contract Coordinator

  • Oct 2015 - Apr 2016

  • Prepared and distributed both pre-closing and post-closing documents to title company and managers • Thoroughly audited design center selections for any discrepancies then tracked and distributed design center selections to the builder • Built and maintained solid working relationships with third party design centers by serving as a liaison between them and Century Communities • Assisted the Contract Manager with their duties, including preparing and making deposits, performing audits of documents within NEWSTAR, scanning and filing new contracts, creating and maintaining electronic files • Managed and tracked the HOA/ARC application process for new homes • Occasionally served as the receptionist in times of need by greeting clients, answering phones, and ordering supplies Show less



Independence Title

• United States
• Real Estate
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Scan Center Clerk

  • Aug 2015 - Oct 2015

  • Reviewed escrow file prior to scanning to check for flagged or missing items • Prepared file for scanning by organizing documents accordingly and removing all staples, paperclips, post-its, etc • Scanned contents of escrow files into electronic indexing system • Reviewed escrow file prior to scanning to check for flagged or missing items • Prepared file for scanning by organizing documents accordingly and removing all staples, paperclips, post-its, etc • Scanned contents of escrow files into electronic indexing system