ELIZABETH QUIRCH
Rockville
Summary
Dedicated bilingual licensed clinical professional counselor in DC and MD offering 9 years of work in mental health and case management fields and 3 years of clinical experience in varied environments such as juvenile justice, schools, and community settings. Currently working as a bilingual clinical intake specialist and mental health therapist that provides trauma-focused, person-centered, clinical services to youth and adults in community and private practice settings.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Mental Health Therapist
Arelis Perez Psychotherapy Services
12.2023 - Current
- Tailored therapeutic approaches in English/Spanish to meet the unique needs of diverse client populations, including individuals with depression, anxiety, OCD, ADHD diagnoses and trauma histories.
- Maintained detailed documentation of client progress, effectively communicating with other healthcare providers as necessary.
- Evaluated treatment effectiveness regularly, adjusting intervention strategies based on client feedback and clinical judgment as required.
- Reduced client symptoms of anxiety and depression with cognitive behavioral therapy techniques, mindfulness exercises, and psychodynamic approaches.
- Advocated for clients'' needs within the broader healthcare system when necessary to ensure access to appropriate resources or accommodations during the treatment process.
Clinical Intake Specialist/Mental Health Therapist
Mary's Center
05.2023 - Current
- Completed approximately 15 initial intake assessments per week for referrals ages 7+ to outpatient behavioral health clinic
- Determined provisional diagnosis, priority treatment needs, and initial treatment recommendations
- Participated in weekly clinical case conferences to triage acute cases and coordinate case assignments
- Facilitated group therapy to participants assessed at intake and participants stepping down from therapy for whom this level and type of care is indicated
- Provided individual therapy to assist participants in their insight development and achievement of personal goals identified in treatment planning process
- Maintained participant records that are accurate, comprehensive, and adhere to documentation policies and billing timelines
- Applied crisis management skills when necessary to stabilize participants
Bilingual Mental Health Counselor
Latin American Youth Center
09.2021 - 04.2023
- Provides individual and family therapy in English/Spanish using trauma-informed, evidence-based, client-centered interventions (CBT, TF-CBT, MI) to diverse youth aged 11 to 24
- Works collaboratively with youth and their providers including primary care physicians, psychiatrists, social workers, and school administration to foster positive treatment outcomes and reduced symptomatology
- Provides services in varied settings including program site, community schools, and telehealth
- Manages caseload of 30 clients through billable activities including diagnostic assessment, individual/family sessions, and community support services and documents progress through agency's electronic health record
- Conducts crisis interventions to respond to clients in crisis, assess immediate needs and provide support and resources
- Attends trainings to participate in regular supervision and continued education to maintain professional competence and ethical standards
Behavioral Health Intern
Department of Youth Rehabilitation Services, Youth Services Center
08.2020 - 06.2021
- Provided individual counseling to detained, committed, and Title 16 youth with diagnoses such as depression, anxiety, conduct disorder, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, posttraumatic stress disorder, disruptive mood dysregulation disorder, and so on
- Worked collaboratively with interdisciplinary treatment team comprised of clinicians, psychiatrists, juvenile justice institutional counselors, educators, and medical personnel to develop appropriate treatment plans addressing psychosocial issues for residents at detention facility
- Developed treatment plans collaboratively with clients and utilized EHR to complete all documentation of progress notes, treatment plan updates, and high-risk incident responses, in a timely manner
- Established and facilitated group counseling orientation program for youth focused on coping, communication, anger management, and emotional regulation skills
- Provided advocacy, support, and psychoeducation groups to students in DYRS' Pathways Education Program
- Completed linkage services to core service agencies for youth requiring continued substance use services upon discharge from facility
Education
Master of Arts - Forensic Psychology, Counseling Track
The Chicago School of Professional Psychology
Washington, DC01.2021
BA - Psychology
Florida International University
Miami, FL01.2019
Skills
- Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Bilingual in Spanish and English
- Group Counseling
- Crisis Intervention
Timeline
Mental Health Therapist
Arelis Perez Psychotherapy Services
12.2023 - Current
Clinical Intake Specialist/Mental Health Therapist
Mary's Center
05.2023 - Current
Bilingual Mental Health Counselor
Latin American Youth Center
09.2021 - 04.2023
Behavioral Health Intern
Department of Youth Rehabilitation Services, Youth Services Center
08.2020 - 06.2021
BA - Psychology
Florida International University
Master of Arts - Forensic Psychology, Counseling Track
The Chicago School of Professional Psychology
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