Nelvin Arevalo

Experience

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  SAFE JOURNEY HOUSE

  Aug 2022 - Mar 2024

  Crisis Counselor

  ● Provided solution-focused crisis intervention in a 24-hour supervised residential setting. ● Performed biopsychosocial assessments and developed treatment plans.● Managed brief therapeutic support for a caseload of 8 clients.● Facilitated psycho-educational and support groups for severe psychiatric or co-occurring disorders.● Monitored client progress and assisted with discharge planning.● Collaborated with a multidisciplinary team of treatment providers for comprehensive client care. Show less

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  Mental Health Association of Frederick County

  Mar 2023 - now

  Walk-in Crisis Specialist

  ● Provided person-centered and trauma-informed crisis intervention in a 24-hour walk-in clinic.● Conducted thorough safety risk assessments and determined client priority of needs. ● Developed safety plans for non suicidal self-injury, suicidal ideation, or homicidal ideation.● Facilitated linkage to the appropriate level of care and available community resources.● Documented initial walk-in visit and subsequent follow-up contacts using iCarol.● Participated in monthly staff meetings and on-the-job professional development opportunities. Show less

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  Inspire Behaviroal Health, LLC

  Jan 2024 - now

  Bilingual Therapist Intern

  ● Completed 700 hours of supervised clinical experience in professional counseling.● Provided counseling services and therapy with adults, couples, children, teens, and families.● Conducted mental health assessments to diagnose mental disorders.● Developed treatment plans and monitored progress for a caseload of 15 clients. ● Facilitated psycho-educational and support groups for severe psychiatric or co-occurring disorders.● Collaborated with a multidisciplinary team of treatment providers for comprehensive client care.● Learned insurance verification and billing procedures for mental health services.● Maintained HIPAA compliant client records using TherapyNotes EHR.● Participated in regular case consultation and clinical supervision. Show less