Tatiana Rivera Cruz
Bayamón
Summary
Seasoned Clinical Social Worker with a proven track record at Nourished Counseling and Wellness Group, specializing in individual therapy and treatment planning. Expert in leveraging assessment skills and cognitive behavior therapy to foster emotional healing and personal growth. Demonstrates exceptional client advocacy, ensuring holistic care with a multidisciplinary approach. Achieved significant client progress through evidence-based practices and trauma-informed care.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Social Worker
Nourished Counseling and Wellness Group
Bayamon
08.2024 - Current
- Provide individual, couples, and family counseling, therapy, and psychotherapy services tailored to the needs of clients, fostering emotional healing and personal growth.
- Develop comprehensive treatment plans that include clear therapeutic goals, interventions, and timelines, ensuring individualized care for each client.
- Create and implement discharge plans to support clients' successful transition out of therapy, including follow-up care recommendations and community resources.
- Collect relevant patient data through interviews, case histories, psychological assessments, and observation, using this information to inform treatment strategies and interventions.
- Identify and assess urgent or crisis situations and provide immediate clinical evaluations to determine the most appropriate response using established crisis intervention methods.
- Offer or coordinate therapeutic interventions for clients in crisis, ensuring timely and appropriate action to manage serious emotional disturbances or psychological emergencies.
- Collaborate with other healthcare professionals and agencies to ensure clients receive a holistic, multidisciplinary approach to care during crises or serious mental health concerns.
Clinical Social Worker
ADHD Advisor
Bayamon
07.2024 - Current
- Conduct comprehensive evaluations for assessing Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in clients of all ages, using a combination of clinical interviews, behavioral observations, and standardized assessment tools.
- Collect collateral information from multiple sources, including parents, teachers, or other caregivers, to obtain a well-rounded view of the client’s functioning across different environments.
- Analyze assessment results in the context of diagnostic criteria, ruling out other possible conditions that may mimic ADHD symptoms, such as anxiety, depression, or learning disabilities.
- Provide clear and accurate feedback to clients about the evaluation results, explaining the diagnostic process and treatment options for managing ADHD symptoms.
- Develop individualized recommendations for intervention and treatment, including behavioral strategies, academic support, and possible referral for medication evaluation when appropriate.
- Offer ongoing support and follow-up care to monitor progress, reassess symptoms, and adjust treatment plans as necessary.
Clinical Social Worker
Ehoime Counseling Group
Bayamón
08.2022 - Current
- Provide individual, couples, and family counseling, therapy, and psychotherapy services tailored to the needs of clients, fostering emotional healing and personal growth.
- Develop comprehensive treatment plans that include clear therapeutic goals, interventions, and timelines, ensuring individualized care for each client.
- Create and implement discharge plans to support clients' successful transition out of therapy, including follow-up care recommendations and community resources.
- Collect relevant patient data through interviews, case histories, psychological assessments, and observation, using this information to inform treatment strategies and interventions.
- Identify and assess urgent or crisis situations and provide immediate clinical evaluations to determine the most appropriate response using established crisis intervention methods.
- Offer or coordinate therapeutic interventions for clients in crisis, ensuring timely and appropriate action to manage serious emotional disturbances or psychological emergencies.
- Collaborate with other healthcare professionals and agencies to ensure clients receive a holistic, multidisciplinary approach to care during crises or serious mental health concerns.
Clinical Social Worker
BetterMynd
Bayamon
12.2021 - Current
- Provide individual, couples, and family counseling, therapy, and psychotherapy services tailored to the needs of clients, fostering emotional healing and personal growth.
- Develop comprehensive treatment plans that include clear therapeutic goals, interventions, and timelines, ensuring individualized care for each client.
- Create and implement discharge plans to support clients' successful transition out of therapy, including follow-up care recommendations and community resources.
- Collect relevant patient data through interviews, case histories, psychological assessments, and observation, using this information to inform treatment strategies and interventions.
- Identify and assess urgent or crisis situations and provide immediate clinical evaluations to determine the most appropriate response using established crisis intervention methods.
- Offer or coordinate therapeutic interventions for clients in crisis, ensuring timely and appropriate action to manage serious emotional disturbances or psychological emergencies.
- Collaborate with other healthcare professionals and agencies to ensure clients receive a holistic, multidisciplinary approach to care during crises or serious mental health concerns.
Service Coordinator
Department of Health
Bayamon
10.2013 - 08.2022
- Draft and maintain comprehensive client files, ensuring accurate documentation of assessments, treatment plans, session notes, and progress updates in compliance with legal and ethical standards.
- Monitor and track the progress of family services, regularly evaluating the effectiveness of interventions and adjusting strategies as needed to meet the evolving needs of families.
- Provide virtual coaching to families and children with developmental delays, offering guidance on behavioral strategies, skill-building, and therapeutic techniques to support their growth and development.
- Collaborate with families to create personalized service plans for children with developmental delays, outlining goals, interventions, and resources that promote positive outcomes and progress.
- Facilitate communication between families and relevant professionals, ensuring coordinated care and a holistic approach to meeting the child's developmental needs.
- Offer ongoing support and education to families, helping them build confidence and skills in addressing challenges related to their child's development.
- Conduct periodic reviews of service plans to assess progress, identify areas for improvement, and ensure that the child and family's needs continue to be met.
Mental Health Assistant
Hospital Pavia Hato Rey
San Juan
02.2013 - 10.2013
- Facilitate group therapy sessions, creating a supportive and dynamic environment where clients can share experiences, build interpersonal skills, and work on common therapeutic goals.
- Provide education and guidance to patients on maintaining proper hygiene, offering practical advice and support to encourage healthier habits and improve overall well-being.
- Monitor and assess patients’ nutritional needs, offering recommendations for healthier eating habits, and collaborating with nutritionists or healthcare professionals when necessary.
- Conduct preventive rounds to monitor patients' physical and mental health, identifying potential risks and addressing concerns related to hygiene, nutrition, and overall wellness.
- Ensure that patients receive the necessary resources and support to maintain hygiene standards, including access to facilities, supplies, and education on self-care practices.
- Engage in proactive communication with patients and interdisciplinary teams to prevent health complications and promote a holistic approach to care.
Education
Master of Science - Clinical Social Worker
Interamerican University | San Juan Master of Scie
San Juan06-2021
Master of Science - Counseling Psychology
Metropilitan University
San Juan08-2013
Skills
- Recordkeeping and documentation
- Individual therapy
- Assessment skills
- Behavior modification
- Client advocacy
- New client assessments
- Psychotherapy experience
- Treatment Planning
- Clinical services
- Counseling sessions
- Evidence-based practices
- Insurance authorizations
- Trauma-informed care
- Intervention strategies
- Behavioral assessment
- Grief counseling
- Cognitive behavior therapy
- Cognitive processing therapy
- Treatment plans
Timeline
Clinical Social Worker
Nourished Counseling and Wellness Group
08.2024 - Current
Clinical Social Worker
ADHD Advisor
07.2024 - Current
Clinical Social Worker
Ehoime Counseling Group
08.2022 - Current
Clinical Social Worker
BetterMynd
12.2021 - Current
Service Coordinator
Department of Health
10.2013 - 08.2022
Mental Health Assistant
Hospital Pavia Hato Rey
02.2013 - 10.2013
Master of Science - Clinical Social Worker
Interamerican University | San Juan Master of Scie
Master of Science - Counseling Psychology
Metropilitan University
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