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Vernardo Sims

Long Beach

Summary

Experienced in group therapy facilitation and crisis intervention, leveraging strong behavioral assessment skills to enhance client engagement and therapeutic outcomes.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Milieu Coordinator

Discovery Mood and Anxiety Center
Long Beach
03.2010 - Current
  • Facilitated group therapy sessions to encourage peer support and communication skills.
  • Implemented therapeutic interventions to support client emotional and social development.
  • Assessed client needs through observations, interviews and assessments.
  • Provided support to staff in managing client behaviors, crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques.
  • Built work schedules and staff assignments, taking workload, space and equipment availability into consideration.

Behavioral Health Specialist

Olive Crest Treatment Center
Santa Ana
09.2008 - 11.2010
  • Monitored client progress and adjusted treatment strategies as necessary.
  • Educated families about mental health issues and coping strategies.
  • Documented client interactions and treatment outcomes in electronic health records.
  • Assisted clients in developing coping skills to manage stress, anxiety, depression, and other mental health issues.

Counselor Technician

Florence Crittenton Services
Fullerton
07.2007 - 09.2009
  • Modeled healthy coping mechanisms during difficult conversations or situations.
  • Observed changes in moods or behaviors among clients to help identify any potential issues before they arise.
  • Participated in regular supervision meetings with supervisors to discuss case progressions and develop new strategies for success.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

California State University, Fullerton
Fullerton, CA
05-2008

Skills

  • Group therapy facilitation
  • Crisis intervention
  • Mental health education
  • Behavioral assessment
  • Therapeutic intervention
  • Documentation management
  • Client engagement

Timeline

Milieu Coordinator

Discovery Mood and Anxiety Center
03.2010 - Current

Behavioral Health Specialist

Olive Crest Treatment Center
09.2008 - 11.2010

Counselor Technician

Florence Crittenton Services
07.2007 - 09.2009

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

California State University, Fullerton
Vernardo Sims