Work:
Turquoise Lodge Hospital
Substance Abuse Counselor
Presbyterian Medical Services - Los Lunas, NM
MST Therapist
Agave Behavioral Health, Inc. - Albuquerque, NM
Clinician
Guiding Star - Albuquerque, NM
Guardian and Conservator
Education:
New Mexio State University - Albuquerque, NM
MSW in Social Work
University of New Mexico - Albuquerque, NM
M.A. in German Studies
Ludwig Maximilians-Universitt
B.A. in German Literature
Skills:
Establishing and developing rapport with clients who experience significant barriers around trusting providers and potential natural and community supports Assessing the strengths, challenges, and needs of both clients and agencies including identifying higher risk clients and delivering appropriate and individualized services Assisting clients in adapting to and navigating mental health, medical, and legal systems Comprehensive working knowledge of many mental health, substance abuse, and medical treatment options and resources Respectful, empathetic, and client centered communication with individuals and families High value placed on cultural competency Efficient at learning and adapting to different methods and systems of documentation Emphasis placed on respectful and professional engagement with clients, agencies, and the community Highly effective at written and verbal communication with clients and colleagues Timely at documenting client and other work related interactions