Nuredin Indris
San Jose,CA
Summary
Dedicated associate therapist with a demonstrated history of providing compassionate and culturally appropriate counseling to children, teens, and adults. Proficient in creating safe spaces for clients to explore challenges and develop coping strategies. Observant individual with excellent interpersonal and communication skills that build meaningful relationships with clients and families. Seeking licensure while continuing to apply empathetic approaches and therapeutic skills to facilitate positive transformation, growth, and healing.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinician/Case Manager
Ujima Adult And Family Services
11.2018 - Current
- Adult Behavioral Health Services that include: medication support, crisis intervention, case management, group, individual, rehabilitation, and therapy. The outpatient community based services are designed to provide the maximum reduction of behavioral dis-at-ease (disability) and restoration of wellness to the highest level of functioning.
- Family and Children's Behavioral Health Services that include: medication support, crisis intervention, case management, individual, rehabilitation, and therapy. The outpatient community based services target African children/youth involved in the juvenile justice, social services systems and those who are experiencing a behavioral health crisis. We work with all involved to reduce/eliminate involvement of these systems in their lives and increase family functioning and individual strengths to restore health and wellness.
Mental Health Counselor Trainee
West Valley College
08.2021 - 05.2022
- Provide weekly and biweekly behavioral health (BH) services for a markedly diverse population of community college students representing broad diversity in age, ethnic and cultural backgrounds, socioeconomic status, sexual and gender identity, immigration status, etc. Engage students from strengths-based , humanistic, and trauma-informed perspectives while providing brief psychotherapy, risk assessment and crisis intervention.
- Working knowledge of DSM-5 diagnostic format and the ability to create treatment plans and conduct interventions that accurately address student symptoms.
- Proficiency and comfort providing BH services both in-person and remotely.
- Keep timely and accurate medical records, utilizing the Pyramed EMR system. Work in an integrated behavioral health setting collaborating with faculty, multiple student support services academic, campus law enforcement and Student Health Services medical staff.
- Presenting problems include, but are not limited to, depression, anxiety, pandemic-related isolation, suicide-risk, intimate partner violence, sexual and gender identity challenges, severe mental illness, autism spectrum disorder, drug, alcohol, and gaming addiction, housing and food insecurity, etc.
Behavioral Technician
Advanced ABA Inc.
07.2018 - 11.2018
- Facilitate the one-on-one sessions and implement individualized programs and behavior plans as specified by the Behavior Consultant or Clinical Director in the Child's home and community setting.
- Includes parents/caregivers in sessions to promote generalization and involvement
- Document all aspects of therapy for the adequate progression of a child's program.
- Completes necessary daily data collection
Residential Advisor
SMASH Academy
06.2017 - 07.2017
- Assume supervisory responsibility for 30-100 high school students in residence
- Develop and promote appropriate activities; lead by participating with students in SMASH Academy experiences outside of the classroom
- Help to create an environment that cultivates a sense of self-efficacy and personal well-being by actively and effectively listening, and informally advising students
Education
Master of Arts - Counseling Psychology: Marriage And Family
University of San Francisco
San Francisco, CA05.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of California, Berkeley
Berkeley, CA05.2018
Skills
Advanced Behavioral Analysis Teaching Strategies
Therapeutic Behavioral Services Strategies
First Aid and CPR Training
Trauma Informed Systems Training
Motivational Interviewing
Cultural Competency Training
Behavioral Health Documentation
Client Culture Training
Family Systems Therapy Training
Process Therapy Training
Community Project
GOFUNDME FUNDRAISER PROJECT
Blanket Drive, Berkeley, CA / Sep 2015 - Dec 2015
- Raised over $2000 from 72 donors to buy blankets for the homeless in Berkeley and San Jose.
- Created a GoFundMe and used social media (Facebook, Twitter, Community Outreach etc.) to raise money.
- Led 10 people into the community and handed out blankets and gave the leftovers to homeless shelters.
Timeline
Mental Health Counselor Trainee
West Valley College
08.2021 - 05.2022
Clinician/Case Manager
Ujima Adult And Family Services
11.2018 - Current
Behavioral Technician
Advanced ABA Inc.
07.2018 - 11.2018
Residential Advisor
SMASH Academy
06.2017 - 07.2017
Master of Arts - Counseling Psychology: Marriage And Family
University of San Francisco
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of California, Berkeley
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