Ranya Razooky
San Diego,CA
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Associate Professional Counselor
PalmCare Urgent Care and Mental Health
06.2023 - Current
- Conduct comprehensive assessments to diagnose mental health disorders, as well as ensure accurate clinical documentation in the Electronic Health Record (EHR).
- Create a safe environment that fosters utilization of positive coping mechanisms, open communication, trust, and vulnerability among clients.
- Reduce client symptoms of anxiety, PTSD, and depression through evidence- based practices, such as cognitive behavioral therapy techniques, mindfulness exercises, and play-based therapeutic approaches.
- Provide crisis intervention/ suicide prevention to clients experiencing mental health distress, ensuring safety planning and stabilization.
- Strengthen family relationships and parent-child bond through targeted family therapy sessions, addressing communication barriers and emotional disconnects.
Associate Professional Clinical Counselor
Crossroads Family Center- CRF
11.2021 - Current
- Enhance client well-being (ages 5-21 years old) through implementing evidence-based counseling techniques, such as cognitive-behavioral therapy, parent-child interaction therapy, and play-therapy based interventions.
- Maintain detailed case notes and documentation, ensuring effective tracking of progress and continuity of care across providers.
- Conduct crisis interventions for clients experiencing suicidal thoughts or self-harm behaviors, ensuring safety and appropriate referrals.
- Facilitate family therapy sessions to improve communication, resolve conflicts, and promote healthier family dynamics.
- Diagnose clients through the utilization of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM- IV) in an effort to ensure optimal and personalized client care.
Mental Health Counselor Student Trainee
Rady Children's Hospital- KidSTART Clinic
07.2020 - 05.2021
- Provided family and individual therapy to 7 complex cases in a multidisciplinary program for children ages 0-5 with socio-emotional, behavioral, developmental, medical, and family needs.
- Completed intake process with each client, including a biopsychosocial and diagnosis assessment, applying standardized measures (e.g. CANS, CBCL, PSC, etc.), clinical interview, observation, and caregiver interview.
- Utilized evidence-based approaches, including CPP, PCIT, and play therapy to support clients towards goals related to emotion regulation, trauma, behavior difficulties, and improved parent-child relationship.
- Diagnosed clients based on criteria in the DC: 0-5 & DSM- IV. Developed a client plan, including areas of need, strengths, measurable objectives, and psychotherapeutic interventions.
- Accurately documented progress notes of all client services provided according to the standards of Cerner and EPIC while maintaining confidentiality.
- Participated in weekly individual and group supervision, while appropriately consulting with a licensed therapist for support around high risk families, safety, and crisis intervention.
- Coordinated collateral meetings with external providers (e.g. school teacher, ABA therapist, pediatrician, etc.), to provide integration of care for clients.
- Co-facilitated a caregiver psychoeducation group addressing topics on brain development, attachment, trauma, early childhood mental health, parenting styles, etc.
Babysitter
The Brikho Family
05.2013 - Current
- Delivers exceptional care and supervision for three children, ages 3 years, 7 years, and 8 years old.
- Balances playtime and screen time by organizing educational activities to support child's fine motor, gross motor, and cognitive skills.
- Discusses child's behaviors, strengths, and concerns with parents.
Preschool Teacher Assistant
All Kids Academy
10.2018 - 01.2019
- Actively supervised children ages 3-5 while maintaining the required teacher to child ratio of 2:17.
- Improved the children's social and emotional development by building rapport and encouraging expression of feelings.
- Managed children with special needs by implementing individualized teaching strategies, while focusing on the child's strengths.
- Updated the children's personal folders by filing documents and completing progress notes.
Newborn Hearing Screener
Paradise Valley Hospital
08.2016 - 04.2018
- Performed hearing screenings for an average of 6-10 newborns per day through the use of an Auditory Brainstem Response (ABR) test.
- Documented clinical test results onto the computer and faxed paperwork to pediatrician.
- Organized personal appointments with families needing additional screening and resolved any concerns.
- Approached parents with sensitivity and guidance when discussing child's test results, followed by providing an aftercare plan.
Education
Master of Science - Early Childhood Mental Health
San Diego State University
San Diego05.2021
Bachelor of Science - Child and Family Development
San Diego State University
San Diego05.2018
Skills
- Bilingual: Conversational Arabic
- Specialization in Early Childhood Mental Health
- Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)
- Child-Parent Psychotherapy (CPP)
- Play-Based Therapy Interventions
- Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Crisis Intervention/ Suicide Prevention
- Clinical Documentation
- Community Resources
- Cultural Sensitivity
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Intake Screening
- Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
- Certified Mandated Reporter
- CPR/ First Aid Certified
Objective
Compassionate and dedicated individual seeking the position of an Associate Professional Clinical Counselor. Advocate towards decreasing the stigma around mental health in marginalized communities. Offering my experience working with survivors of trauma, including families who have experienced physical, sexual, or emotional abuse, neglect, and domestic/ community violence.
Internships
Ibarra Elementary (150 hours) Jan 2018- June 2018
- Assisted a second grade classroom of 23 students in improving cognitive, physical, language, and social development.
- Developed trust and rapport, while engaging students in learning activities and positive behaviors.
Vista Hill: Incredible Families (50 hours) Feb 2018- June 2018
- Shadowed a clinical therapist providing services to families, documented process, and provided resources on mental health services to children and families involved in Child Welfare Services (CWS).
Lindbergh Schweitzer Elementary (40 hours) Sep 2017-Dec 2017
- Provided instructional support to children with moderate to severe disabilities with their communication skills and fine/ gross motor skills.
Diego Hills (40 hours) Sep 2016- Dec 2016
- Offered encouragement, motivation, and one on one tutoring for at-risk adolescents working towards a high school diploma.
Clay Elementary (40 hours) Sep 2016- Dec 2016
- Aided a first grade classroom with lesson planning, while also supporting individual children experiencing academic challenges.
Timeline
Associate Professional Counselor
PalmCare Urgent Care and Mental Health
06.2023 - Current
Associate Professional Clinical Counselor
Crossroads Family Center- CRF
11.2021 - Current
Mental Health Counselor Student Trainee
Rady Children's Hospital- KidSTART Clinic
07.2020 - 05.2021
Preschool Teacher Assistant
All Kids Academy
10.2018 - 01.2019
Newborn Hearing Screener
Paradise Valley Hospital
08.2016 - 04.2018
Babysitter
The Brikho Family
05.2013 - Current
Master of Science - Early Childhood Mental Health
San Diego State University
Bachelor of Science - Child and Family Development
San Diego State University
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