Experience

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  Catholic charities of the archdiocese of washington

  May 2008 - Aug 2008

  Counselor

  Intern in the Anchor Institute Mental Health Day ProgramProvided direct consumer care to adults living with chronic mental illness and substance abuse.Led psycho-educational, med/somatic, and recovery and process groups.Conducted individual counseling.Incorporated CBT, Motivational Interviewing, social skills training, and contingency management in session work.Maintained and submitted clinical documentation on a timely basis for supervisory review.

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  Psychiatric institute of washington

  Aug 2008 - May 2009

  Counselor

  Interned in The Lambda Center for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender ProgramInterned in the DC Access to Recovery Program for Addiction and Co-Occurring Supportive ServicesProvided individual and group psycho-education. and counseling for inpatient and outpatient mental health specialty programs; provided outpatient substance abuse recovery support.Completed patient-centered bio-psycho-social assessments, treatment plans, and holistic aftercare plans.Researched, developed, and implemented curriculum for recovery and psycho-educational groups. Show less

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  Saint xavier university

  Oct 2010 - May 2012

  Counselor and aodep coordinator

  Provided both mental health and substance use counseling including assessment and diagnosis to short-term treatment and crisis intervention. Conducted mandated substance use assessments (SASSI) per university conduct system referrals. Developed and conducted outreach programs for substance use issues. Coordinated the university-wide Alcohol and Other Drug Education Program (AODEP). Completed the biennial review for the AODEP. Participated in mental health and substance use screening days; established integrative relationships with university faculty, staff, and student organizations.Served as a member of AODEP Committee, Safety Net, and Marijuana Task Force.Served as a member of the Illinois higher Education Center on Substance Abuse and Violence Prevention. Show less

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  Hodges university

  Jan 2014 - Nov 2014

  Counselor

  Provided counseling to an assortment of student populations; completed intakes, assessments, treatment planning, and crisis intervention; composed listing of key community behavioral health resources; created seminars and workshops; and facilitated student support groups.Served as the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) contact lead on Naples Campus; processed student ADA documentation; collaborated with an array of university stakeholders to ensure ADA accommodations were provided.Served as a member of the ADA Committee and the Title IX Committee. Show less

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  Perspectives counseling & psychotherapy center

  Sept 2015 - Sept 2017

  Counselor

  As a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and Certified Alcohol and Other Drug Counselor, I provide a range of mental health and addiction services including assessment, treatment planning, case management, care coordination, referrals, psycho-education, and counseling in a private outpatient setting. My caseload consists of a mix of clientele including subcontract Employee Assistant Program referrals, managed care, insurance, and self-pay. I work with individuals, couples, and families.

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  Presence health

  Sept 2017 - May 2018

  Program manager & clinical supervisor

  Behavioral Health & Addiction Services

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  Perspectives counseling & psychotherapy center

  Apr 2018 - Oct 2021

  Director of clinical services
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  Raquel ornelas counseling & psychotherapy

  Jan 2022 - now

  Psychotherapist in private practice