Dedicated and empathetic mental health professional with a strong foundation in crisis intervention, trauma informed care, and residential treatment for youth. Backed by hands on experience in high intensity treatment settings and a deep personal commitment to mental health advocacy. Adept at building trust, maintaining therapeutic structure, and supporting youth with complex behavioral and emotional needs. Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s in Psychology with a concentration in Mental Health. Seeking to transition into a leadership role to drive impactful, equity-centered care.
• Manage treatment coordination for youth in a trauma informed group home
• Collaborate with DCF, clinicians, educators, and guardians to align support plans with youth needs
• Collaborate with administrative team on staff scheduling, medication oversight, and incident debriefs
• Train and guide residential staff, modeling strong communication and crisis response techniques
• Utilize behavioral interventions across youth programming
• Support team communication, contribute to high-risk decision-making, and help ensure compliance with program standards
• Act as a leadership point of contact to support staff through complex decisions
• Support incoming director in systems implementation and structure-building during staff transitions
• Maintain clear documentation, communicate with stakeholders, and navigate sensitive behavioral escalations
• Built strong rapport with youth through therapeutic engagement and consistency
• Maintained a structured, safe, and clean living environment while redirecting behavior as needed
• Documented daily behavior and noted changes in mental and emotional health
• Oversaw maintenance of high-end garden spaces; collaborated with clients and team leads
• Installed seasonal planters and maintained plant health in residential and commercial properties
Trauma-Informed Care
Crisis Intervention
Youth Behavioral Support
Leadership & Team Coordination
Communication & De-escalation
Case Management
Bilingual: English & Spanish
• Medication Administration Program (MAP) Certified
• Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) Trained
• CPR/First Aid
• Youth Worker Training Institute Certified