Bernadette Perez
M. A. Human Services Counseling: Marriage and Family Therapy.#OpenToWork
#readytowork #ono
Kingston, PA 18704
adrr3x@r.postjobfree.com
Willing to relocate to: Wilkes-Barre, PA - Harrisburg, PA - Florida Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Work Experience
Clinical Supervisor
Casey Recovery - Wilkes-Barre, PA
January 2022 to Present
• Assist the owner in the opening fulfilling my new duties as a Clinical Supervisor.
• Meet regularly with counselors on an individual basis for case review
• Assist/direct clinical meetings/case conferences with all clinical staff
• Assist with staff meeting
• Ongoing chart reviews to ensure compliance with Federal/State requirements
• Intakes on new patients/supervision of other clinical staff completing intakes.
• Participation/leadership in treatment team meetings as well as grievance and appeals meeting
• Assignment of caseloads to counselors
• Interview for the hiring of new clinical staff members and conduct/supervise training efforts of all new clinical staff.
• Conduct annual performance reviews and manage disciplinary processes with all clinical staff.
• software for the daily functions of the position as necessary
• Interpretation of policies and procedures to be able to provide supervision in all clinical matters to staff and patients.
• Assist the Director as needed in the areas of state, CCBH and DDAP inspections, staffing meetings, concerns and other areas as needed.
• Aid in ongoing in-house training requirements
• Perform other functions related to the position as required Addictions Counselor
James A. Casey House - Wilkes-Barre, PA
May 2021 to Present
• Provides counseling, therapy, and/or psychotherapy to clients and families as appropriate to the position; prepares treatment plans, discharge plans, and follow-up care programs; provides therapeutic crisis intervention and emergency services as required.
• Collects data about patients through interview, case history, psychological tests, and/or observational techniques; evaluates data to identify causes of problems and to determine proper therapeutic approach or referral to other specialists.
• Provides casework management of a specialized caseload, as appropriate to the requirements of the individual position; performs research and case assessments; prepares individualized studies for admission, placement, and/or discharge, as applicable.
• Provides and/or arranges for therapeutic interventions as appropriate for patients or clients in a crisis condition and for those with serious disturbance problems.
• Provide or arrange for Marriage and Family Therapy for client's loved ones.
• Follows up to determine reliability and validity of treatment used; makes recommendations regarding modification to services and service delivery.
• Consult with other legal and treatment agencies and individuals in relation to patient/client records, rights, and responsibilities.
• Consult with other therapists and related professional and paraprofessional staff, as appropriate, in the performance of therapeutic and/or casework; refers clients to appropriate service agencies as required.
• Participates in the review of clinical issues and program policies and procedures Substance Abuse Counselor
Graniteville House of Recovery - Sweet Valley, PA
September 2020 to March 2021
• Provides counseling, therapy, and/or psychotherapy to clients and families as appropriate to the position; prepares treatment plans, discharge plans, and follow-up care programs; provides therapeutic crisis intervention and emergency services as required.
• Collects data about patients through interview, case history, psychological tests, and/or observational techniques; evaluates data to identify causes of problems and to determine proper therapeutic approach or referral to other specialists.
• Provides casework management of a specialized caseload, as appropriate to the requirements of the individual position; performs research and case assessments; prepares individualized studies for admission, placement, and/or discharge, as applicable.
• Provides and/or arranges for therapeutic interventions as appropriate for patients or clients in a crisis condition and for those with serious disturbance problems.
• Follows up to determine reliability and validity of treatment used; makes recommendations regarding modification to services and service delivery.
• Consult with other legal and treatment agencies and individuals in relation to patient/client records, rights, and responsibilities.
• Consult with other therapists and related professional and paraprofessional staff, as appropriate, in the performance of therapeutic and/or casework; refers clients to appropriate service agencies as required.
• Participates in the review of clinical issues and program policies and procedures. Substitute Teacher
ESS Education - Kingston, PA
March 2020 to March 2021
• Responsible for operating a safe, orderly, and positive classroom environment while the regular teacher is absent.
• Report to office upon arrival at school; check mailbox of absent teacher for materials requiring immediate attention; request clarification of school rules and procedures, if necessary
• Implement lesson plans, while ensuring the integrity of academic time and in a manner, which motivates students to learn and participate • Organize students for effective instruction
• Report all student injuries, accidents, illnesses, and discipline problems to the appropriate authority immediately or as soon as is reasonably possible
• Supervise students out of class such as in the hallways and in the cafeteria
• Dismiss all students from the classroom before leaving the building
• Collect and place students' papers in regular teacher's desk
• Return instructional materials, equipment, and keys to proper place
• Respect and maintain confidentiality of student and school personnel information
• Maintain discipline and classroom control that fosters a safe and positive learning environment for all students and staff in accordance with school policies
• Ensure the adequate supervision to assure health, welfare, and safety of all students
• Work with children with disabilities, Special Education students
• Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities
• Perform other related duties as assigned by building administrator(s) in accordance with school/state policies and practices
Caseworker I- SAAU
Catholic Social Services - Wilkes-Barre, PA
September 2019 to January 2020
• Accept referrals from Children and Youth
• Comply with Catholic Social Services policies and procedures, and established regulations.
• Maintain consistent and positive connections with contract providers and other community agencies
• Provide direct case management duties including, but not limited to advocacy and/or supportive services to individual clients and their families to aid them in achieving more satisfactory adjustment to their problem or situations, in a rapid, in-person manner.
• Maintain a caseload size dependent upon type of case.
• Work cooperatively with other social service agencies, courts, Children and Youth, medical facilities. in planning to meet the needs of clients and will assist the clients in utilizing their resources.
• Meet formally weekly or biweekly with their direct supervisor to discuss program cases etc.
• Perform related duties as requested or assigned.
• Ensure that all documentation is completed professionally, effectively, and in a timely fashion to be reviewed by their immediate supervisor.
Education
Master's degree in Marriage and Family Therapy
Liberty University - Lynchburg, VA
May 2020 to December 2021
Bachelor's in Psychology
St. Leo University
October 2016 to December 2018
Bachelor's in Psychology
Saint Leo University - Saint Leo, FL
1997 to 1999
Diploma in General
Gateway High School
August 1993 to May 1997
Skills
• Case Management (3 years)
• Conflict Management (more than 1 year)
• Counselling (1 year) (2 years)
• CPR (4 years)
• Individual / Group Counseling (2 years)
• EMR Systems (3 years)
• Program Development
• Pre- martial and Marriage Enrich (Less than 1 year)
• Clinical Supervision Certification (Less than 1 year)
• Basic life support (3 years)
Languages
• English - Expert
Certifications and Licenses
First Aid Certification
May 2022 to May 2024
CPR Certification
Assessments
Work Style: Conscientiousness — Expert
August 2019
Measures a candidate's tendency to be rule-abiding, well-organized, hard-working, confident, and think before acting.
Full results: Expert
Customer Focus & Orientation — Expert
December 2019
Responding to customer situations with sensitivity Full results: Expert
Nursing Skills: Clinical Judgment — Expert
May 2020
Assessing a patient's condition and implementing the appropriate medical intervention. Full results: Expert
Home Health Aide Skills — Expert
June 2020
Providing care to patients in a home setting
Full results: Expert
Workplace English — Expert
June 2020
Understanding spoken and written English in work situations. Full results: Expert
Supervisory Skills: Interpersonal Skills — Proficient December 2019
Fostering a collaborative environment and conducting difficult conversations. Full results: Proficient
Work Style: Reliability — Expert
April 2020
Tendency to be dependable and come to work
Full results: Expert
Work Style: Reliability — Expert
April 2020
Tendency to be dependable and come to work
Full results: Expert
Protecting patient privacy — Highly Proficient
January 2022
Understanding privacy rules and regulations associated with patient records Full results: Highly Proficient
Indeed Assessments provides skills tests that are not indicative of a license or certification, or continued development in any professional field.
Groups
Psychology Club
November 2016 to Present
Saint Leo University Psychology Club
Additional Information
• Volunteer Assistant Coach for Basketball at Catholic Youth Center in Wilkes-Barre, 2017-2019
• Volunteer at Commission on Economic Opportunities, 2016-present