Kenny Peña
Brighton,MA
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Therapist Intern
Multicultural Counseling Center - MCC
12.2024 - Current
- My role involves sitting in and shadowing therapy sessions, assisting with note-taking, and managing cases.
- I support clinicians and interns with client needs and documentation, conduct needs assessments, and provide comprehensive support to families.
- My responsibilities also include connecting families with essential services such as medical care, employment, and housing.
- Additionally, I handle office phone calls, screen referrals, and assist families with their various needs to ensure they receive the necessary support and resources.
Therapeutic Mentor
Children Services of Roxbury
12.2023 - Current
- Working with children and young adults who are affected by mental health problems such as depression, aggression, phobias, anxiety, physical/psychosomatic disorders, learning difficulties, and behavioral problems.
- Working in collaboration with a HUB (Behavioral Health Provider) to support implementation of the therapeutic objectives of the treatment plans/care plans designed to address the youth’s mental health, behavioral, interpersonal skills and emotional needs. Working with youth for the purpose of addressing daily living, social, and communication needs. Engage youth in therapeutic interventions to address goals identified in treatment plans/care plans through; social, recreational, athletic, artistic, education, or daily-living skills.
- Successfully completed the cognitive and skills evaluations in accordance with the curriculum of the American Heart Association Basic Life Support (CPR and AED) Program.
Student Volunteer
College Bound Institute
07.2018 - 08.2022
- Actively involved in various projects at College Bound Institute as a Student Volunteer
- Successfully produced and presented final products at Symposiums
- Acquired and applied coding knowledge through hands-on experience with micro:bit projects
- Worked closely with instructors to improve project outcomes
- Demonstrated problem-solving skills in testing and implementing new kits
Teacher's Assistant
Gardner Pilot Academy
07.2021 - 08.2021
- Maintained clean, orderly classrooms for optimal student health and learning efficiency
- Supported special needs students, fostering their growth and development
- Crafted engaging lesson materials, visuals, and digital presentations to enhance learning
- Upheld safety protocols, prepared for emergencies with certified CPR and First Aid skills.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Massachusetts Boston
Boston, MASkills
- Professional Mentoring
- Conflict Resolution
- Family Services
- Strategic Communications
- Positive Behavior Support
- Mental Health Counseling
- Psychological Research
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Analytical Skills
- Fluent in English and Spanish
Timeline
Therapist Intern
Multicultural Counseling Center - MCC
12.2024 - Current
Therapeutic Mentor
Children Services of Roxbury
12.2023 - Current
Teacher's Assistant
Gardner Pilot Academy
07.2021 - 08.2021
Student Volunteer
College Bound Institute
07.2018 - 08.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Massachusetts Boston
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