Sierra Ramirez
Corona
Summary
Post graduate associate counselor that is determined to provide quality care to clients and their families. Experienced with a wide range of behaviors and diagnoses. Demonstrated a strong ability at creating individual treatment plans and applying therapeutic interventions to clients in distress or with severe emotional disturbance. Provided compassionate yet authentic care consistently to clients as a way to establish a strong therapeutic alliance with the client.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Associate Clinician
New Alternatives Inc.
08.2024 - Current
- Consulted with the clients multidisciplinary team in Child Family Meetings (CFT) to ensure comprehensive care for patients.
- Documented patient progress notes and treatment outcomes in electronic health records in EHR data base system,
- Assisted in crisis intervention strategies, providing immediate support to patients in distress.
- Conducted intake and diagnostic assessments for clients and determined if the client met criteria for STRTP placement.
- Created individual treatment goals for the client based on their needs.
- Established a strong partnership and rapport with both the client and clients family as a way to secure preferred placement.
Care Coordinator
Newport Academy
07.2022 - Current
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Monitored client vital signs, administered medications and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisors well informed.
Intern Counselor
Outreach Concern
08.2023 - 06.2023
- Encouraged positive change by helping elementary school children recognize patterns of negative thinking that may be contributing towards symptoms of distress.
- Maintained detailed records of students progress while adhering to confidentiality regulations.
- Worked with clients to develop treatment plans and goals.
Behavioral Interventionist
ACES ABA
03.2019 - 08.2019
- Provided in-home support to families of children with special needs, including behavioral interventions, skill building activities, and crisis management.
- Created positive learning environments by reinforcing appropriate behaviors and implementing behavior modification techniques.
School Aide
The Stepping Stones Group
08.2021 - 06.2019
- Documented student behavior, interventions and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address pertinent issues.
- Watched over and gave assistance to those who are mentally/intellectually disadvantaged.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support to an individual student to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Provided notes/data that tracks the child's maladaptive behaviors throughout the school day.
- Utilized key strategies of reinforcement and other behavioral techniques to positively help the student.
- Developed intervention plans based on established guidelines and individual needs.
- Analyzed and took data for those who suffer from autism or learning disability.
- Schools: Cal Aero Preserve Academy, Glenmeade Elementary
Education
Master of Science - Clinical Counseling
Azusa Pacific University
Azusa, CA05.2024
Bachelor of Science - Cognitive Psychology
University of California San Diego
La Jolla, CA06.2021
High School Diploma -
Santiago High School
Corona 05.2018
Skills
- Complex Problem Solving
- Behavioral Health
- Adaptive Learning
- Crisis Situations
- Suicide risk assessment
- Psychotherapy techniques
- Treatment Planning
- Individual counseling
Certification
- CPI
- CPR
- APCC #16657
Languages
American Sign Language
Limited Working
Timeline
Associate Clinician
New Alternatives Inc.
08.2024 - Current
Intern Counselor
Outreach Concern
08.2023 - 06.2023
Care Coordinator
Newport Academy
07.2022 - Current
School Aide
The Stepping Stones Group
08.2021 - 06.2019
Behavioral Interventionist
ACES ABA
03.2019 - 08.2019
Master of Science - Clinical Counseling
Azusa Pacific University
Bachelor of Science - Cognitive Psychology
University of California San Diego
High School Diploma -
Santiago High School
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