Joaquin Ramirez Email & Phone Number

Albuquerque, NM, US

Las Cruces, New Mexico, United States

• Work with adolescents (12-17) diagnosed with severe mental health illnesses, with presenting concerns such as suicidal and homicidal ideation, self-harm behaviors, substance use, aggressive and elopement behaviors.
• Completed psychosocial assessments, master and revised treatment plans, safety plans, in addition to individual therapy.
• Held family sessions with patients and relatives, to facilitate processing and communication.
• Facilitated daily psychoeducation and process groups, in the areas of mindfulness, anger management, coping skills, and identifying emotions.
• Assisted with crisis counseling and de-escalation during patient altercations.

Las Cruces, New Mexico, United States

• Currently hold a caseload of 15+ clients, consisting of both adolescents and adults who are victims of domestic violence.
• Conducted assessments to identify clients ‘concerns to develop treatment plans.
• Facilitated both psychoeducation and process groups for adolescents and children.
• Used both TF-CBT and narrative therapy approaches when working with clients.

• Mentored and tutored STEM-H undergraduate students to help them navigate the complexities of college with classes, finances, and activities on campus.
• Provided administrative services to a program consistent of over 145+ participants.
• Ensured compliance with the United States Department of Education requirements of TRIO programs.

Las Cruces, New Mexico, United States

• Held a 5-client caseload under supervision of both a licensed psychologist and licensed Ph.D. counseling student.
• Trained in a variety of counseling theories, and frequently implement interventions in the areas of substance use, CBT, SFT, positive psychology and mindfulness.
• Led group counseling sessions in addition to performing suicide awareness presentations in local Las Cruces Public Schools.
• Worked with clients with diagnoses such as anxiety, depression, PTSD, adjustment disorder, substance use disorders, etc.

Las Cruces, New Mexico, United States

• Held a caseload of 20+ students, in addition to daily walk-ins, and responses to Synergy Emotions Tracker.
• Assisted in triaging presenting needs and participated in crisis interventions for students.
• Held groups counseling sessions for expecting students and students with children.
• Worked with diagnoses such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, depression, anxiety, PTSD, trauma, ADHD, etc.

Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States

• Taught K-12 in a plethora of schools working with a diverse demographic and cultural population within Albuquerque Public Schools.
• Upheld class discipline standards to keep students on-task.
• Created course materials necessary to teach lesson plans provided by absent teachers.
• Frequently took assignments to teach in special education classrooms.

Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States

• Worked with culturally diverse patients with diagnoses of autism spectrum disorder and families to ensure treatment that respects and follows cultural norms and customs.
• Met clients’ goals for acquiring new behavioral skills and reducing challenging behaviors through the use of behavior treatment plans.
• Delivered direct care to clients one-on-one and in group settings using ABA principles.
• Completed client assessments and collected data to inform treatment planning.

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Psychology

Master Of Arts - Ma, Clinical Mental Health Counseling