Nidia Bermudez
Charlotte
Summary
Mental health professional prepared to bring strong therapeutic skills to new role. Known for developing effective treatment plans and achieving meaningful client outcomes. Consistently collaborates with team members and adapts to changing clinical needs. Expertise in patient assessment and therapeutic interventions, coupled with compassionate and reliable nature.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Bilingual Outpatient Therapist and Bilingual Coordinator
New Hope Counseling and Wellness LLC
08.2020 - 07.2024
- Conduct and complete/ update Comprehensive Clinical Assessments and treatment plans
- Assess client needs based on clinical assessment and needs during the intake process
- Utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques, Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy, Person-Centered therapy, Internal Family Systems theory to assist clients with processing trauma and/or mental health symptoms
- Administer and interpret diagnostic and outcome measures
- Complete referrals for clients based on their needs, including referrals to medication management
- Completed notes in 24 hours
- Bilingual coordinator role included reaching out to Spanish speaking clients and parents to set them up with Bilingual counseling sessions, providing psychoeducation to parents on what therapy, mental health treatment is
- Bilingual Coordinator role included leading sessions with clients and having parent sessions as needed to assist in client/parent communication and client’s treatment management, considering the cultural lens and its impact on treatment management
- Bilingual Coordinator included translating documentation and leading sessions in both Spanish and English, bilingual therapy sessions
- Provide psychoeducation to Spanish speaking and English-speaking parents and clients revolving a variety of diagnosis, attachment, trauma, coping skills, and resources with the goal of bridging the gap in language barriers and challenging mental health stigma in the Latinx community
- Create safety plans with clients during crisis interventions
- Take turns with other therapists in two-week rotations of having the crisis phone, being available 24 hours for those two weeks, to assist callers with any immediate crisis and take necessary action to ensure client is safe, such as calling an ambulance to get clients to a safe space (the hospital) if needed depending on the crisis
- Develop treatment plans to address individual client needs.
- Conduct thorough assessments for new patients, identifying appropriate diagnoses and developing targeted treatment goals.
- Improve patient outcomes through the implementation of evidence-based therapeutic interventions tailored to each client''s needs.
- Quickly built trust and rapport with clients to facilitate growth.
- Evaluate treatment progress by regularly reviewing client goals, adjusting therapeutic strategies as needed for optimal outcomes.
- Attend trainings to participate in regular supervision and continued education to maintain professional competence and ethical standards.
Research Coordinator
07.2019 - 05.2020
- Coordinate and conduct research interviews with the target population
- Co-lead art groups, nutritional programs, social activities at elderly residents living community
- Translate assessments from English to Spanish
- Conduct assessments and research interviews in Spanish with Spanish speaking clients
- Input data into online Qualtrics system
MSW Intern- Year 2
Atrium Behavioral Health Stanly
08.2018 - 05.2019
- Attend rounds each morning to be updated on patient and work with interdisciplinary team
- Make phone calls in reference to patients needs, family, and discharge plans
- Lead daily psychoeducational processing groups with patients
- Complete clinical intake assessments in Spanish and English as needed
- Safety plan with patients once they are admitted to the unit
- Facilitate with patient’s discharge
- Connect patients with economic/food/shelter services
Research Graduate Assistant
07.2018 - 05.2019
- Make phone calls to grandparents to see their availability for participating in the program
- Drive and meet with grandparents to complete interviews
- Interview grandparents by hour long questionnaire in Spanish and English according to participant’s language
- Input data from interview into Qualtrics system online
MSW Intern- Year 1
Turning Point Family Services
08.2017 - 04.2018
- Attend weekly inter-collaborative team meetings to discuss client progress and to collaborate with other professionals about client’s progress
- Edit and submit 2-hour session notes with clients validating services
- Review client’s charts of past and previous behaviors or services
- Lead Intensive-In home therapy sessions with guidance from supervisor in English and Spanish as needed
- Complete client notes for each client and enter them into the services database
BSW Intern-Senior Year
Elon Homes and School for Children
08.2016 - 04.2017
- Conduct home visits to foster parents to ensure the foster children’s safety and well-being
- Appear at court hearings for assigned cases to further advocate for clients
- Review case files to prepare for home visits
- Connect foster parents with necessary resources
- Facilitate with foster children fundraiser
Education
Master of Social Work -
University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Charlotte, NC05.2019
Bachelor of Social Work -
University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Charlotte, NC05.2017
Skills
- Bilingual Therapist
- Diversity and Culturally inclusive
- Implemented Treatment Plans
- Active Listener
- Respect for Confidentiality and professional boundaries
- Resilient
- Patient
- Humble
- Strong Interpersonal Skills
- Experience in Crisis and Conflict Resolution
- History of Longevity and Commitment to work
- Building client relationships
Accomplishments
International Baccalaureate Diploma 2013
Hispanic Scholarship Fund scholarship recipient-freshman year 2013
Social Work Honor Society Phi Alpha 2017
Recipient of Behavioral Health Full Scholarship 2017-2019
Masters Social Work Honor Society Phi Alpha 2019
Languages
English
Proficient
C2
Spanish
Proficient
C2
Timeline
Licensed Bilingual Outpatient Therapist and Bilingual Coordinator
New Hope Counseling and Wellness LLC
08.2020 - 07.2024
Research Coordinator
07.2019 - 05.2020
MSW Intern- Year 2
Atrium Behavioral Health Stanly
08.2018 - 05.2019
Research Graduate Assistant
07.2018 - 05.2019
MSW Intern- Year 1
Turning Point Family Services
08.2017 - 04.2018
BSW Intern-Senior Year
Elon Homes and School for Children
08.2016 - 04.2017
Bachelor of Social Work -
University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Master of Social Work -
University of North Carolina at Charlotte
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