Academic & Professional Experience
Professional Experience
SENIOR STAFF: (September 1992 - Present)
Texas State University , Counseling Center
San Marcos, TX.
Provide individual and group counseling/therapy for personal marital/family, social, career and academic concerns; provide crisis intervention counseling; administer and interpret psychological tests and inventories; develop and implement outreach programs; supervise masters and doctoral level students in counseling and/or clinical psychology programs; consult with faculty and staff on student concerns, training, program development, and organizational issues; work with other student services offices and academic departments; conduct center staff training sessions; coordinate the Professional Staff Development Team; serve as the Multicultural Specialist; serve on University committees; participate in Student Affairs programs as assigned.
SENIOR STAFF: (September 1990 - 1992)
The Ohio State University , Counseling and Consultation Service (APA-Approved)
Columbus, OH.
Conduct intake assessments and referrals. Provide brief and long term counseling/therapy to individuals, groups, and couples with clinical issues ranging from developmental to severe/chronic including academic adjustment, marital/family conflicts, substance abuse, acculturative stress, and minority identity development. Caseload includes ethnic minority, gay, lesbian, bisexual and physically challenged individuals. Provide consultation and outreach services to various university and community offices/agencies. Conduct career counseling and consultations. Administer and interpret vocational and personality assessments. Develop and present workshops, seminars, and training for counseling staff and student service personnel. Conduct supervision and evaluation of student personnel assistants. Provide emergency and crisis intervention services. Serve as Chair of the Hispanic - Latino(a) Support Services Committee. Participate in staff meetings and ad hoc committees. Conduct counseling related research.
GRADUATE ADMINISTRATIVE ASSOCIATE: (September 1989 - August 1990)
The Ohio State University , Counseling and Consultation Service
Columbus, OH.
Development and implementation of counseling/consultation programs for Hispanic students. Intake assessment and referrals. Individual and group counseling/therapy including marital/couples, career counseling and consultation to students. Outreach programming and liaison with other student service offices. Administrative responsibilities and participation in staff meetings and ad hoc committees.
PSYCHOLOGY INTERN: (September 1988 - August 1989)
The Ohio State University , Counseling and Consultation Service (APA-Approved)
Columbus, OH.
Provide individual, group, couples, and marital/family psychotherapy. Provide intake assessments and referrals. Conduct career counseling and consultation. Co-lead Hispanic support group. Serve on Black Support, Career, Training, and Clinical Services committees. Provide consultation and outreach activities to university community. Research, administrative, and evaluation responsibilities. Supervise and evaluate doctoral practicum students. Provide crisis and emergency intervention services. Obtain clinical supervision under Senior Staff member. Participate in staff meetings and ad hoc committees.
Professional Experience: (Clinical / Administrative)
DIRECTOR OF COUNSELING: (September 1982 - June 1986)
Texas Southmost College , Counseling Center
Brownsville, TX.
Supervise, plan, direct and manage the Counseling Center. Write and review federal grants. Coordinate and evaluate counseling programs. Employ and evaluate staff. Provide personal, academic, and career counseling to students. Liaison with college and high schools' faculty and administration.
COUNSELOR: (September 1979 - August 1982)
Texas Southmost College , Counseling Center
Brownsville, TX.
Assist students with decisions related to admissions, academic degree programs and transfer to other colleges and universities. Provide personal, academic, and career counseling to students. Conduct consultation and training related to career and personal development. Recruit at assigned local high schools.
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR: (January 1976 - July 1977)
Casa Mirasol, Inc.
Mission, TX.
Chief operating officer. Overall program planning, organization, direction, and management of the residential treatment center. Employment of staff. Public relations officer, and liaison with public/private agencies. Financial officer and coordinator of fund raising activities. Responsible for institutional compliance with state licensing standards.
DRUG TREATMENT COUNSELOR: (January 1975 - December 1975)
Mental Health and Mental Retardation Drug Treatment Center
Brownsville, TX.
Provide individual, group, and family counseling services. Coordinate rehabilitation program for juveniles in residential treatment facility. Implementation of treatment plans and evaluation of clients. Liaison with probation departments and State Department of Human Services - Child Care Unit.
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR & SOCIAL WORKER/COUNSELOR: (January 1972 - December 1975)
Esperanza Home for Boys, Inc. , Residential Treatment Center
Brownsville, TX.
Director of rehabilitation services. Design and implement staff training programs. Youth placement interviewer. Conduct individual, group, and family counseling. Implementation of treatment plans and evaluation of youth rehabilitation. Liaison with social service agencies and probation offices.
Texas Southmost College , Counseling Center
Brownsville, TX.
Supervise, plan, direct and manage the Counseling Center. Write and review federal grants. Coordinate and evaluate counseling programs. Employ and evaluate staff. Provide personal, academic, and career counseling to students. Liaison with college and high schools' faculty and administration.
COUNSELOR: (September 1979 - August 1982)
Texas Southmost College , Counseling Center
Brownsville, TX.
Assist students with decisions related to admissions, academic degree programs and transfer to other colleges and universities. Provide personal, academic, and career counseling to students. Conduct consultation and training related to career and personal development. Recruit at assigned local high schools.
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR: (January 1976 - July 1977)
Casa Mirasol, Inc.
Mission, TX.
Chief operating officer. Overall program planning, organization, direction, and management of the residential treatment center. Employment of staff. Public relations officer, and liaison with public/private agencies. Financial officer and coordinator of fund raising activities. Responsible for institutional compliance with state licensing standards.
DRUG TREATMENT COUNSELOR: (January 1975 - December 1975)
Mental Health and Mental Retardation Drug Treatment Center
Brownsville, TX.
Provide individual, group, and family counseling services. Coordinate rehabilitation program for juveniles in residential treatment facility. Implementation of treatment plans and evaluation of clients. Liaison with probation departments and State Department of Human Services - Child Care Unit.
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR & SOCIAL WORKER/COUNSELOR: (January 1972 - December 1975)
Esperanza Home for Boys, Inc. , Residential Treatment Center
Brownsville, TX.
Director of rehabilitation services. Design and implement staff training programs. Youth placement interviewer. Conduct individual, group, and family counseling. Implementation of treatment plans and evaluation of youth rehabilitation. Liaison with social service agencies and probation offices.
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