LINDA P. BAHENA
LONG BEACH
Summary
Experienced with therapeutic interventions and client support. Utilizes active listening and empathy to build rapport and trust—knowledge of diverse therapeutic techniques and their practical application.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Therapist Intern
Exodus Recovery
08.2024 - Current
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices within mental health counseling.
- Enhanced client well-being by implementing evidence-based therapeutic approaches and techniques.
- Maintained confidentiality and adhered to ethical guidelines, upholding the professional standards of the mental health field.
- Built trust and rapport with a compassionate approach.
- Supported clients in developing coping strategies for mental health issues through individual and group therapy sessions.
- Provided 1:1 and group therapy.
Administrative Clinical Care Partner: Float Team
UCLA Health
04.2021 - 06.2024
- Coordinating with registered nurses to assist patients with ADLs while creating and maintaining a safe environment for patients at all levels of care.
- Floating to all areas in the hospital: emergency, geriatric, pediatrics, oncology, telemetry, med-surg, same-day surgery, PACU, TRU, psychiatric, ICU, front desk.
- Advocate for behavioral health patients and geriatric patients.
Patient Care Assistant: Float Team
Hoag Hospital Presbyterian
11.2018 - 04.2021
- Supervising at-risk patients/ Avisure monitors
- Floated to all units: med-surg, telemetry, overflow, emergency, oncology, labor and delivery, mother-baby
Education
Masters of Social Work -
California State University Dominguez Hills
Carson, CA05-2026
Bachelor of Arts Program - Applied Behavioral Science
University of Arizona Global Campus
01.2022
Psychology AA-T & Liberal Arts AA - Social & Behavioral Sciences
Cypress College
Cypress, CA01.2020
Skills
- Multicultural competence
- Client Advocacy
- Self-care strategies
- Professional ethics
- Building rapport
- Multi-cultural counseling
- Cultural Humility
- Psychoeducation
- Motivational interviewing
Certification
DBT Crash Course for Clinicians
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Psychosis (CBTp)
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Treating Anxiety & Suicidally
Managing Expectations & Goal Setting with Clients Who Display Resistance Behavior
Safety & Crisis Prevention Intervention & Response
Lowering the Temperature: De-Escalation Strategies
De-escalation of Suicidal Thoughts & Behavior
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Therapist Intern
Exodus Recovery
08.2024 - Current
Administrative Clinical Care Partner: Float Team
UCLA Health
04.2021 - 06.2024
Patient Care Assistant: Float Team
Hoag Hospital Presbyterian
11.2018 - 04.2021
Bachelor of Arts Program - Applied Behavioral Science
University of Arizona Global Campus
DBT Crash Course for Clinicians
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Psychosis (CBTp)
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Treating Anxiety & Suicidally
Managing Expectations & Goal Setting with Clients Who Display Resistance Behavior
Safety & Crisis Prevention Intervention & Response
Lowering the Temperature: De-Escalation Strategies
De-escalation of Suicidal Thoughts & Behavior
Masters of Social Work -
California State University Dominguez Hills
Psychology AA-T & Liberal Arts AA - Social & Behavioral Sciences
Cypress College
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