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Sabas Gutierrez

Reseda

Summary

Talented professional, fully qualified to handle diverse diagnoses and clinical presentations. Expertly supports clients experiencing difficult emotional situations, mental illness, and life-changing events. Adaptable to the needs of individuals and skilled at incorporating changing information to inform and optimize treatment plans.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Clinical Counselor

Guiding Our Youth
Simi Valley
11.2024 - Current
  • Provided individual, group and family therapy to clients with mental health issues.
  • Counseled individuals from diverse backgrounds including those experiencing substance abuse issues, depression, anxiety disorders and grief.
  • Developed individual courses of treatment for each patient by evaluating goals, mental health and practical conditions.
  • Maintained detailed and confidential client records, documenting all interactions and interventions.

Social Services Coordinator

National Health Foundation
Los Angeles
10.2024 - 03.2025
  • Developed and implemented social services programs to meet the needs of clients.
  • Managed resident admissions and discharge and referrals to other facilities, home health agencies and hospice based on resident and family needs, preferences and resources.
  • Maintained accurate records of all client interactions and services provided.
  • Engaged in ongoing quality improvement efforts by analyzing data from program evaluations.

Site Supervisor

Safe Place For Youth
Venice
10.2023 - 10.2024
  • Facilitated conflict resolution among residents to maintain a peaceful and respectful community.
  • Conducted regular inspections of residential facilities to identify potential problems or hazards.
  • Monitored budget allocations for resident-related activities such as repairs or community events.
  • Developed and implemented programs to meet the needs of residents.

Clinical Therapist Intern

Safe Place For Youth
Venice
10.2023 - 10.2024
  • Developed individual courses of treatment for each patient by evaluating goals, mental health and practical conditions.
  • Provided individual and group therapy sessions for clients with mental health issues.
  • Counseled clients suffering from trauma or grief due to major life events or losses.
  • Provided crisis intervention services when needed by responding quickly and appropriately to urgent situations.

Youth Counselor

Star View Adolescent Center
Torrance
10.2021 - 09.2023
  • Utilized de-escalation techniques aligned with trauma-informed care model, driving intervention strategy.
  • Encouraged development of relevant skills to help overcome specific concerns.
  • Collaborated to set goals and outline steps to achieve objectives.
  • Documented actions and incidents associated with youth program participants.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Sociology

University of California, Riverside
Riverside, CA
06-2021

Associate of Arts - Sociology

Los Angeles Southwest College
Los Angeles, CA
06-2019

High School Diploma -

Long Beach Jordan
Long Beach
06-2015

Master of Arts - Social Work

Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ

Skills

  • Trauma-informed care
  • Crisis intervention
  • Conflict resolution
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Motivational interviewing
  • Crisis management

Timeline

Clinical Counselor

Guiding Our Youth
11.2024 - Current

Social Services Coordinator

National Health Foundation
10.2024 - 03.2025

Site Supervisor

Safe Place For Youth
10.2023 - 10.2024

Clinical Therapist Intern

Safe Place For Youth
10.2023 - 10.2024

Youth Counselor

Star View Adolescent Center
10.2021 - 09.2023

Bachelor of Arts - Sociology

University of California, Riverside

Associate of Arts - Sociology

Los Angeles Southwest College

High School Diploma -

Long Beach Jordan

Master of Arts - Social Work

Grand Canyon University
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