Dania Garcia
Allentown,PA
Summary
Compassionate clinician with extensive knowledge of mental illnesses and symptoms management through using a combination of evidence based approaches. Experience in and mastery of crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques. Experience coaching adults with a variety of physical and mental health addressing behavioral health, medical, and life transition challenges; including risk management. Vast experience working with high risk populations exercising safety protocols. Provided support and supervision to professional level staff regarding unique and complex clients situations. Reviewed charts and documentation for accuracy and compliance.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Behavioral Coach-Part Time
AbleTo Remote Behavioral Health Care
06.2019 - Current
- Delivered remote behavioral coaching to 10 adult participants per week dealing from mental health issues associated with medical or life transition issues using clinical best practices.
- Participated in developing long and short term goals to improve participants overall health.
- Displayed sensitivity to cultural and unique needs of clients served.
- Provided emergency response in crisis situations to diffuse tensions and prevent violence.
- Determined clients' risk of self-harm or other dangerous behaviors.
- Collaborated with other professionals and designated clinical team to coordinate comprehensive care for clients.
- Provided comprehensive case management services and connected clients to appropriate resources.
- Guided clients in effective therapeutic exercises integrated from Cognitive Behavior Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy.
Mental Health Specialist (former Mental H Worker)
Lehigh Carbon Intermediate Unit 21
02.2020 - Current
- Documented client progress in confidential files.
- Communicated with clients and families to develop social and psychiatric observations.
- Monitored clients and assessed suicide risks.
- Performed client assessments and developed treatment plans.
- Provided clients with recommendations to community resources.
- Maintained caseload of 6-10 active clients
- Worked collaboratively with treatment team to provide consistent care and minimize diversion.
- Displayed sensitivity to cultural and linguistic needs of clients and families served.
- Developed goal-oriented psycho educational and activity therapy groups to improve clients' level of functioning.
- Guided clients in effective therapeutic exercises integrated from Cognitive Behavior Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy.
- Completed one-on-one counseling with broad range of clients dealing from range of acute psychiatric/substance abuse disorders.
- Worked on discharge and aftercare planning
- Supported Director in ongoing development and implementation of program policy, procedures, and trainings.
Former Senior Clinician/ Bilingual Outpatient Therapist
KidsPeace Orchard Behavioral Health at St. Luke’s Hospital
05.2015 - 02.2020
- Maintained client caseload of 27 individuals per week.
- Primarily responsible for oversight and coordination of clinical services offered to assigned clients, including provision of individual, group and family therapy
- Supervised clinical and case management staff providing training, chart review, annual evaluation performance, disciplinary actions. Facilitate meetings and mentor co-workers on clinical care and treatment issues.
Documented client progress and maintain confidential records. - Provided community resources and referrals to clients.
- Developed treatment plans to address individual client needs, discharge and aftercare planning.
- Guided clients in development of skills and cognitive behavioral therapy techniques.
- Partnered multi-disciplinary treatment team as subject matter expert on psycho social treatment of patients.
- Provided crisis support and emergency care for patients.
- Deployed implementation guides for evidence-based interventions.
- Worked with psychiatrist and primary care physician to review patient progress.
Private Practice Mental Health Counselor
A.M.A. Counseling Services
10.2014 - 05.2015
- Provided individual, family and couple counseling and support clients with addiction, depression, personality disorders, PTSD, adjustments disorders, among others).
- Use of advanced counseling skills and evidence-based practices to establish goals and treatment plans with patients.
- Displayed sensitivity to cultural and linguistic needs of clients and families served.
- Guided clients in effective therapeutic exercises integrated from Cognitive Behavior Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy.
Master Level Intern Therapist
Valley Youth House, Independent Living Program
04.2014 - 03.2015
- Documented therapeutic goals and client progress.
- Completed 20-hour internship with high risk youth population.
- Addressed cultural and diversity issues to provide clients with culturally responsive care.
- Performed assessments to evaluate clients' mental health status, needs and goals.
- Documented client progress to track effectiveness and inform future treatment plans.
- Supported clients in developing coping skills to help patients manage life challenges and difficulties.
- Facilitated support groups, supporting safe and collaborative environments for clients.
- Developed treatment plans to outline steps necessary for clients to achieve goals.
- Worked with interdisciplinary treatment team to develop treatment plans.
- Provided crisis intervention to support clients during times of urgent need.
Bilingual Outpatient Mental Health Clinician
Bet-El Counseling Services
06.2013 - 04.2015
- Keep accurate and detailed records to track and document client progress.
- Guided clients in development of skills and cognitive behavioral therapy techniques.
- Documented client progress in confidential files.
- Supported aftercare planning for continued recovery after treatment.
- Facilitated group and individual therapy
- Provided comprehensive case management services, developed treatment plans, and connected clients and families to appropriate resources.
- Displayed sensitivity to cultural and linguistic needs of clients and families served.
- Provided crisis support and emergency care for patients.
- Worked with interdisciplinary treatment team
- Maintained client caseload of 25 individuals per week.
Dual Diagnosis Outpatient Counselor-Practicum
Step by Step D/A-Outpatient Program
07.2012 - 12.2012
- Developed individualized counseling plans for clients to incorporate short-term and long-term goals.
- Implemented evidence-based therapeutic interventions to promote positive behavior change.
- Facilitated weekly group sessions to encourage self-reflection and problem-solving.
- Used cognitive behavior therapy to assist clients in recognizing and redirecting poor habits.
- Worked collaboratively with other mental health professionals to provide consistent care and minimize diversion.
- Consulted with other staff members regarding treatment plans as deemed appropriate by team leader.
- Displayed sensitivity to cultural and linguistic needs of clients and families served.
- Provided comprehensive case management services, created treatment plans, and connected clients and families to appropriate resources.
- Managed patients with substance dependence and co-occurring Axis I and Axis II disorders.
- Observed and monitored client behavior and responses to treatment.
Outpatient Drug and Alcohol Counselor
Habit OPCO
02.2012 - 06.2013
- Kept accurate and detailed records to track and document client progress.
- Monitored client progress to make necessary adjustments for client success.
- Provided counseling and support to clients with drug and alcohol abuse issues.
- Coordinated care with other professionals to provide clients with comprehensive support.
- Supported aftercare planning for continued recovery after treatment.
- Led supportive group discussions and education sessions with alcohol and drug users and families.
- Provided crisis intervention to address clients' immediate needs and prevent harmful behaviors.
- Developed individual treatment goals based on history and diagnosis.
- Guided clients in effective therapeutic exercises integrated from Cognitive Behavior Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT).
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in team environment.
Outpatient Bilingual Mental Health Therapist
Hispanic American Organization
10.2004 - 05.2011
- Performed intake assessments.
- Provide individual and family sessions to high risk culturally diverse population
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Skilled at working independently and collaborative in team environment.
- Develop treatment plan, discharge planning and coordination of community referrals.
- Provided comprehensive case management services, developed treatment plans, and connected clients and families to appropriate resources.
Displayed sensitivity to cultural and linguistic needs of clients and families served.
Provided crisis support and emergency care for patients.
Education
No Degree - Clinical Psychology
Drexel University-School of Behavioral Medicine
Philadelphia, PA11.2017
Master of Arts - Clinical Counseling
Moravian Theological Seminary
Bethlehem, PA05.2015
No Degree - Counseling Psychology
Drexel University
Philadelphia, PA06.2015
Bachelor of Arts - Clinical Psychology
Catholic University of Santo Domingo
Dominican Republic09.2003
Skills
- Spanish Speaking (Fluent)
- Licensed Professional Counselor (Eligible-Pennsylvania)
- Extensive DSM-V Knowledge
- Experience supervising mental health workers and case manager staff
- Safety and Risk Assessments
- Records Management
- Mental health assessments
- Psychiatry and mental health
- Behavioral health services
Accomplishments
Eligible for Licensed Professional Counselor (PA).
NCE examination passed
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Mental Health Specialist (former Mental H Worker)
Lehigh Carbon Intermediate Unit 21
02.2020 - Current
Senior Behavioral Coach-Part Time
AbleTo Remote Behavioral Health Care
06.2019 - Current
Former Senior Clinician/ Bilingual Outpatient Therapist
KidsPeace Orchard Behavioral Health at St. Luke’s Hospital
05.2015 - 02.2020
Private Practice Mental Health Counselor
A.M.A. Counseling Services
10.2014 - 05.2015
Master Level Intern Therapist
Valley Youth House, Independent Living Program
04.2014 - 03.2015
Bilingual Outpatient Mental Health Clinician
Bet-El Counseling Services
06.2013 - 04.2015
Dual Diagnosis Outpatient Counselor-Practicum
Step by Step D/A-Outpatient Program
07.2012 - 12.2012
Outpatient Drug and Alcohol Counselor
Habit OPCO
02.2012 - 06.2013
Outpatient Bilingual Mental Health Therapist
Hispanic American Organization
10.2004 - 05.2011
No Degree - Clinical Psychology
Drexel University-School of Behavioral Medicine
Master of Arts - Clinical Counseling
Moravian Theological Seminary
No Degree - Counseling Psychology
Drexel University
Bachelor of Arts - Clinical Psychology
Catholic University of Santo Domingo
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