Amanda Patricia Lilian Fernandez Torrico

• Interviewed, observed, and surveyed patients to gain necessary information for psychological diagnosis.
• Used therapeutic communication skills to build rapport
• Managed caseload of individual clients, couples, and family therapy sessions.
• Developed customized treatment plans for clients, addressing their unique psychological needs and goals.
• Conducted thorough psychological assessments using various testing methods to provided accurate diagnoses and inform treatment strategies.
• Contributed to team development by providing clinical supervision to junior psychologists or interns seeking licensure.
• Facilitated psychoeducational workshops for patients and families, increasing understanding of mental health issues and available resources.
• Established a strong professional network with local healthcare providers, enhancing referral partnerships and improving accessibility to mental health services for patients in need.
• Used therapeutic communication techniques to build rapport and guide discussion with patients.
• Expanded professional knowledge by attending conferences and participating in continuing education opportunities to stay current on best practices in the field of psychology.
• Documented diagnoses, interventions implemented, and outcomes across outpatient clinics.
• Prevented escalation of mental health crises by responding promptly to urgent requests for psychological support from patients and their families.
• Enhanced interdisciplinary collaboration with psychiatrists, social workers, and other mental health professionals to ensure comprehensive care for clients.
• Fostered a positive work environment by actively participating in team meetings, offering constructive feedback, and maintaining open lines of communication with colleagues.
• Supported organizational growth through participation in community outreach events promoting mental health awareness and prevention initiatives.
• Counseled individuals and groups regarding problems such as stress, substance abuse or family situations to modify behavior to improve personal adjustment.
• Updated records and prepared reports to outline program actions, results, and recommended improvements.
• Interacted with clients to assist in gaining insight, defining goals, and planning action to achieve effective personal development and adjustment.
• Evaluated dynamics of different personnel groups through range of planned activities and programs.
• Led psychoeducational classes, workshops and seminars.
• Cooperation with law enforcement agencies for consultation and expert testimony.
• Cooperation with hospital and community resources on behalf of children and their families.

Teach Spanish as a second lenguge

• Created supportive learning environment for foreign students to nurture budding language development.
• Enhanced cultural awareness in students by incorporating Spanish customs, traditions, and history into lessons.
• Boosted student engagement with interactive activities that incorporated authentic materials from Spanish-speaking countries.