Thalia Garcia Rosario
Arecibo
Summary
Caring and analytical Psychologist with background studying client behavior and brain function. Sophisticated professional with experience applying wide-ranging knowledge base to accurately diagnose and treat patients' disorders. Demonstrated knowledge of multicultural aspects of psychology and how cultural differences impact screenings and responses. Professional with over 3 years of experience assessing and treating patients. Expert at observing and interviewing, developing treatment plans and conducting research. Strong organizational and interpersonal skills when working with diverse team of mental health professionals.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Psychologist
Psicología Integral Dra. Norma Gómez
01.2022 - Current
- Used therapeutic communication techniques to build rapport and guide discussion with patients.
- Interviewed, observed and surveyed patients to gain necessary information for psychological diagnosis.
- Conducted patient observations by monitoring behavior and documented physical health, family history and medications in mental health assessment reports.
- Evaluated patients' goals, as well as mental and practical conditions, to develop individualized courses of treatment.
- Managed caseload of individual clients, couples, and child centered therapy sessions.
- Documented diagnoses, interventions implemented and outcomes across outpatient clinics.
- Performed research on effectiveness of interventions and proposed changes to intervention structures based on evaluation outcomes.
- Counseled individuals and groups regarding problems such as stress, substance abuse or family situations to modify behavior to improve personal adjustment.
- Interacted with clients to assist in gaining insight, defining goals and planning action to achieve effective personal development and adjustment.
- Documented client progress in confidential files.
- Performed client assessments and developed treatment plans.
- Consulted with patients on issues pertaining to relationship issues, substance abuse, career and other problems.
- Listened to patients' concerns, instructed on stress-management techniques, adjustment strategies for life changes, how to live normal lives and ways to improve relationships.
- Provided psychotherapy incorporating cognitive-behavioral, client-centered and play-therapy to treat wide range of psychological problems in patients.
- Linked clients to other programs and community agencies to enhance treatment processes.
- Wrote reports on clients and maintained required paperwork.
- Assisted clients with gaining insights, establishing clear goals and planning strategies to reach personal targets.
- Implemented variety of evidence-based counseling methods to achieve therapy goals.
- Referred clients to other specialists, institutions or support services as necessary.
- Administered, scored and interpreted psychosocial examinations for assessment of different patient markers.
Psychologist
Fundación Pequeño Campeón De Jesús
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Built positive and productive relationships with students, parents, educators and community resources.
- Facilitated interdisciplinary meetings to assess goals and progress.
- Collaborated with educators, school administrators and external professionals in development of Individualized Education Plans (IEPs).
- Provided crisis intervention in response to emergencies, employing existing trust, and rapport to deescalate situations.
- Completed required documentation and reports for compliance and treatment planning.
- Observed students in classroom and play environments.
- Consulted with teachers and parents to gain in-depth understanding of students.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Studied and applied practices from professional reports and literature along with therapies focused on patient needs.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to coordinate care plans and implement continuity of care.
- Identified psychological, emotional or behavioral issues and diagnosed disorders using information obtained from evaluation techniques.
- Documented client progress in confidential files.
- Performed client assessments and developed treatment plans.
Psychologist
Clínica De Terapia Infantil Solecitos, LLC
01.2022 - 11.2022
- Documented client progress in confidential files.
- Performed client assessments and developed treatment plans.
- Conducted psychological assessments for adults and children to help address variety of clinical concerns and performed educational testing to inform courts of intelligence and personality assessment results.
- Completed required documentation and reports for compliance and treatment planning.
- Consulted with parents to gain in-depth understanding.
- Selected, administered and scored psychological tests.
- Conducted psycho-educational evaluations of school-aged children identified or suspected of having learning or behavioral disabilities.
- Counseled individuals, groups or families to help understand problems, deal with crisis situations and develop realistic action plans.
- Collected information about individuals or clients using interviews, observational techniques and other assessment methods.
- Implemented variety of evidence-based counseling methods to achieve therapy goals.
- Offered perspective on effectiveness of treatments concerning conditions such as depression and anxiety.
- Referred clients to other specialists, institutions or support services as necessary.
- Administered, scored and interpreted psychosocial examinations for assessment of different patient markers.
- Provided psychotherapy incorporating cognitive-behavioral, client-centered and play-therapy to treat wide range of psychological problems in patients.
- Used imaging and relaxation techniques to develop strengthening and safe zones to facilitate processing of trauma.
- Organized clinical interventions and treatment plans for patients.
- Wrote reports on clients and maintained required paperwork.
Practicum Student
Civitas Plus
10.2020 - 05.2021
- Followed school and classroom policies, regulations, dress codes, and schedules.
- Helped with office tasks, taking messages, scanning documents, and answering phone inquiries.
- Coordinated work or project dedicated to raise awareness of need, applying strong project, and team leadership to enhance success.
- Provided crisis intervention in response to emergencies, employing existing trust, and rapport to deescalate situations.
- Maintained positive relationships with students, faculty, alumni, and administration.
- Identified and addressed concerns of incoming students and parents.
- Developed and implemented individualized behavior plans to assist students with achieving academic and behavioral goals.
- Conducted psychoeducational assessments to identify areas of academic and behavioral strengths and weaknesses and recommend modifications to improve learning and behavior.
- Worked with individuals to help understand and overcome personal, social or behavioral problems affecting educational or vocational situations.
- Studied and applied practices from professional reports and literature along with therapies focused on patient needs.
- Implemented sound, peer-reviewed methodologies and interventions to foster psychological health.
- Took extensive notes to document lessons and further solidify learning objectives.
- Completed projects and submitted research proposals to propel personal learning ambitions.
- Collected, arranged, and input information into database system.
- Generated reports detailing findings and recommendations.
- Regularly met with practicum supervisors and mentors to confirm success and identify work in progress areas.
- Developed and conducted workshops and seminars to educate students, faculty and parents on relevant topics in field.
- Helped students develop organizational, time management and study skills.
- Delivered supportive and knowledgeable counseling to students with academic or personal concerns.
- Provided resources to support students in achieving career goals.
- Used standardized assessments to evaluate abilities, interests and characteristics of different students.
Education
Master of Science - Neuropsychology
Universidad Carlos Albizu
San Juan, Puerto Rico05.2023
Master of Psychology - Counseling Psychology
Universidad Ana G. Méndez
Barceloneta, Puerto Rico05.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Universidad Interamericana De Puerto Rico
Arecibo, Puerto Rico05.2016
Skills
- Emotional Awareness
- Analytical Thinking
- Treatment Implementation
- Case Management
- Problem Solving
- Critical Thinking
- Active Listening
Certification
- License Psychologist (LP) | Junta Examinadora de Psicólogos de PR (JEPP)| Emission: November 17th, 2021
Languages
Spanish
Native language
English
Proficient
C2
Timeline
Psychologist
Psicología Integral Dra. Norma Gómez
01.2022 - Current
Psychologist
Fundación Pequeño Campeón De Jesús
01.2022 - 01.2023
Psychologist
Clínica De Terapia Infantil Solecitos, LLC
01.2022 - 11.2022
Practicum Student
Civitas Plus
10.2020 - 05.2021
Master of Science - Neuropsychology
Universidad Carlos Albizu
Master of Psychology - Counseling Psychology
Universidad Ana G. Méndez
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Universidad Interamericana De Puerto Rico
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