Iris Gonzalez, M.Ed., Lpc Email and Phone Number

• Assess and evaluate clinical risk, danger and suicidality in children and adults and determine appropriate level of response and interventions.• Perform in-depth evaluations of behavioral health inpatient cases to ascertain overall member health, treatment requirements, and discharge planning.• Assess member treatment for mental health and substance abuse pre-service, in-service, and post-service to ensure the level of care and services were medically appropriate (at time when case… Show more • Assess and evaluate clinical risk, danger and suicidality in children and adults and determine appropriate level of response and interventions.• Perform in-depth evaluations of behavioral health inpatient cases to ascertain overall member health, treatment requirements, and discharge planning.• Assess member treatment for mental health and substance abuse pre-service, in-service, and post-service to ensure the level of care and services were medically appropriate (at time when case load was assigned to me). • Respond to crisis situations when severe mental health and behavioral issues arise in our community (Hospitals, Police Dept., client’s homes, schools, and other locations).• Engage with behavioral health care providers to discuss and coordinate the level of care and services, fostering a collaborative treatment environment.• Perform counseling interventions to address issues through conflict resolution to patients who are experiencing depression, anxiety, suicidal/homicidal ideations or having auditory or visual hallucinations amongst other mental health crisis issues.• Develop safety planning measures to improve family functioning with patients who will be returning home.• Provide comprehensive case management services, connect clients and families with appropriate recourses within Tropical Texas Behavioral Health or within our community.• Help patients to deal with the realities of their diagnosis and help them develop coping skills during their crisis.• Collaborate hand in hand with Law Enforcement, Hospitals, other Mental Health Agencies, Behavioral Hospitals and Homeless Shelters to provide the best outcome for the patient. Show less

• Conduct Clinical Evaluations and Assessments for the Department of Assistive and Rehabilitative Services under the Supervision of Licensed Psychologist Dr. Mary Elizabeth De Ferreire.• Cultivate a supportive and trusting therapeutic relationship with clients.• Specialize in areas such as anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship issues, domestic abuse, and substance abuse. • Maintain accurate and confidential records, ensuring compliance with ethical and legal stand… Show more • Conduct Clinical Evaluations and Assessments for the Department of Assistive and Rehabilitative Services under the Supervision of Licensed Psychologist Dr. Mary Elizabeth De Ferreire.• Cultivate a supportive and trusting therapeutic relationship with clients.• Specialize in areas such as anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship issues, domestic abuse, and substance abuse. • Maintain accurate and confidential records, ensuring compliance with ethical and legal stand guidelines/practice.• Conduct intake assessments and administer a range of psychological testing to clients under the Supervision of Licensed Psychologist Dr. Mary E. De Ferreire. • Front office/Medical Records/Billing/Insurance Verification/Perform Prior Authorization for billing and Psychological Testing purposes. Show less