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Yesenia Saucedo

Chicago

Summary

Compassionate professional in mental health care known for high productivity and efficiency in task completion. Possess specialized skills in cognitive behavioral therapy, crisis intervention, and group therapy facilitation. Excel at empathy, active listening, and communication, ensuring effective support and positive outcomes for clients.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Child , Adolescent & Adult Psychotherapist

Pilsenwellnesscenter
08.2024 - Current
  • Established a safe and supportive environment for clients, fostering open communication and trust during therapy sessions.
  • Utilized mindfulness techniques during sessions to help clients develop greater self-awareness and coping skills for managing stressors.
  • Built strong rapport with clients through active listening skills and empathic understanding of their experiences, fostering lasting therapeutic relationships.
  • Evaluated client progress regularly, adjusting treatment plans as necessary based on changing needs or circumstances.
  • Developed personalized treatment plans to address each client''s specific needs, leading to improved mental health outcomes.
  • Collaborated with healthcare professionals in coordinating care for clients with co-occurring mental health and physical health concerns, ensuring a holistic approach to treatment.
  • Documented client progress in confidential files.
  • Led therapeutic process groups focused on topics such as grief, self-esteem, and anger management, facilitating peer support and personal growth among participants.
  • Provided crisis support and emergency care for patients.
  • Provided crisis intervention services when needed, effectively addressing acute emotional distress and preventing harm to self or others.
  • Conducted thorough assessments of clients'' psychological functioning, identifying areas for targeted therapeutic interventions.
  • Assisted clients to better understand roles as parents, focusing on developing skills to nurture and guide children.
  • Addressed issues related to addiction recovery using motivational interviewing techniques, supporting individuals throughout the process of change.
  • Guided clients in development of skills and cognitive behavioral therapy techniques.
  • Conducted psychoeducational assessments for children and adolescents, identifying learning difficulties and providing recommendations for targeted interventions.
  • Partnered with multi-disciplinary treatment team as subject matter expert on psychosocial treatment of patients.
  • Reduced symptoms of anxiety and depression for clients by implementing cognitive behavioral therapy techniques.
  • Delivered mental health support for female patients suffering from post-partum depression and generalized anxiety disorder.

Mental Health Professional

Pilsen Wellness Center
06.2022 - 08.2024
  • Provided direct service and support by handling referrals for advocacy issues or resolving complaints.
  • Established and maintained relationships to meet community needs and avoid service duplication.
  • Created program goals and objectives for clients with mental and behavioral health issues, developed program-specific policies and procedures and relentlessly helped clients meet goals.
  • Consulted with staff on resolution of complex service issues.
  • Led team meetings to communicate updates, gather feedback, and align on goals.
  • Monitored health of clients, communicated with medical professionals, implemented preventive strategies to limit illness and serious incidents and coordinated documentation across shifts.
  • Helped team members improve productivity and performance through hands-on coaching in order to achieve company objectives.
  • Managed day-to-day residential services, met individual transportation needs and maintained safe and high-quality home environments.
  • Maintained client records in compliance with local, state, federal, agency and contractual regulations, helped clients manage financial accounts and cultivated client independence.
  • Provided leadership, guidance and supervision to staff members.
  • Planned, directed, coordinated and monitored multiple behavioral health services and programs and complied with licensure, certification, accreditation and statutory requirements.
  • Actively participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss case updates and develop care plans.
  • Identified potential risk factors associated with psychiatric disorders among patients.
  • Educated families on the importance of adherence to treatment plans while providing emotional support.
  • Provided crisis intervention services to individuals experiencing mental health episodes.
  • Encouraged positive behavior modification techniques among clients during counseling sessions.
  • Developed treatment plans in collaboration with clients and other healthcare professionals.
  • Evaluated patient responses to medications by observing changes in mood, behavior, cognition, physical condition, or level of functioning.
  • Adhered to HIPAA confidentiality requirements by safeguarding files.
  • Assisted individuals with stress management, self-esteem and issues associated with emotional and mental health.
  • Counseled family members to assist in understanding, dealing with or supporting clients or patients.

Education

Master of Arts - Clinical Mental Health

Concordia University
05-2025

Skills

  • Crisis intervention
  • Client advocacy
  • Behavioral health policies
  • Program development
  • Mental health education
  • Community resources

Certification

  • Domestic Violence Training Family Shelter Service is an ICDVP approved 40-hour training site

Languages

Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
English
Full Professional

Timeline

Child , Adolescent & Adult Psychotherapist

Pilsenwellnesscenter
08.2024 - Current

Mental Health Professional

Pilsen Wellness Center
06.2022 - 08.2024

Master of Arts - Clinical Mental Health

Concordia University

Education and Training

other

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