Jesus Armenta, Lmhc, Ncc Email & Phone Number

Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States

The Behavioral Health Specialist leads efforts and promotes quality of services for children with behavior, academic and mental health needs through coordination with Cambridge Public Schools, community based programs, Head Start, Riverside Community Care Early Intervention and Early Years Project, Early Childhood Mental Health grantees, and other local supports.

Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States

- Provides comprehensive case management services, creates treatment plans and connects clients and families to appropriate resources.- Develops goal-oriented psychoeducational and activity therapy groups for children 15 months to 14 years of age to improve emotion identification and self-regulation skills.- Coordinates individual referrals to obtain community services, advocate for client needs and resolve roadblocks.- Facilitates emergency response in crisis situations to diffuse tensions and prevent violence.- Monitors data and effectiveness for individual participant/family needs.- Assists with researching grants and grant writing tasks.

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

- Provided crisis intervention in response to emergencies, employing existing trust and rapport to deescalate situations.- Managed regular individual caseload of 10 students and ran groups of 8-12 students.- Reviewed and discussed new students' academic credentials, interests and educational goals.- Collaborated with teachers to define therapy objectives and analyze progress.- Used data to monitor students' progress and recommend solutions for improvement.- Regularly met with enrolled students to confirm success and identify problem areas.- Maintained positive relationships with students, faculty, alumni and administration.

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

- Directed family-centered, strengths-based, culturally competent and individualized intakes and assessments.- Worked collaboratively with other mental health professionals to provide consistent care and minimize diversion.- Consulted with other staff members regarding treatment plans as deemed appropriate by team leader.- Provided comprehensive case management services, including creating treatment plans and connecting clients and families to appropriate resources.- Displayed sensitivity to cultural and linguistic needs of clients and families served.

Fort Worth, Texas, United States

- Under limited supervision, provided on-going services to assist persons with developmental disabilities or related conditions in developing a Person Directed Plan (PDP), informed choice regarding Provider, and development of the initial Individual Plan of Care (IPC).- Designed individualized service plans that take into account clients' goals and preferences.- Maintained accurate records and full compliance with government regulations and agency guidelines.- Initiated contact with appropriate service providers to request referrals and follow-up to confirm appointments.- Managed caseload of up to 35 individuals and families.- Developed productive working relationships with numerous community resources, including churches, schools, government agencies and charitable organizations.

Frostburg, Maryland, United States

- Aided teaching staff with classroom instruction and group activities consisting of 20-24 students.- Fostered meaningful relationships among students through student field-trips and team-based community service projects.- Met with parents to resolve educational conflicts.- Assisted in developing student-led tutoring program to teach underprivileged students.- Monitored residential halls and mediated student roommate conflicts.

Harrisonburg, Virginia, United States

- Assisted in supervision of residence hall, responding to all requests and emergencies during duty hours.- Counseled and was available to 34 residents on daily basis regarding personal and academic concerns.- Designed and implemented experiences to help build interpersonal connections between residents in dorm and university community in order to enhance social, educational, and personal development.- Spoke with students to help them understand policy violations and to facilitate discussion for improvement.- Aided residents in their adjustment to roommate and community living while mediating conflict if present.- Remained on-call to promptly process requests for emergency situations, maintenance repairs, and custodial needs received from residents.

Master Of Arts - Ma, Mental Health Counseling & Behavioral Medicine

Activities and Societies: Tri-Alpha: First-Generation Student Honor Society

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Psychology, 3.712

Activities and Societies: JMU Honors College, Phi Beta Kappa (ΦΒΚ): Academic Honor Society, Phi Kappa Phi (ΦΚΦ): Academic Honor Society.