Sonyvette Diaz, MA

7101 Durham Ave. Apt1, North Bergen N.J. 07047

(201) 696-8137
sde3b978@westpost.net
OBJECTIVE: Looking forward to a position where I have the opportunity to illus
trate my experience and have the chance to make a difference and positively impa
ct the people that surround me.
SKILLS:
Psychotherapy experience with children, adolescents and adults with behavioral
and emotional disorders.
Public speaker for conferences on Effective Communication, How to relate to oth
ers, Problem solving, Self Esteem, Decision Making, & others
Fluent in English/ Spanish, both written and verbal
Computer skills: Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point/Cyber
Certified Crisis Assessment Tool (CAT)
EDUCATION:
Dec 2008 Masters Degree in Psychology with specialization in
Psychological Counseling, University of Turab
o, Puerto Rico/
Summa cum Laude
Dec 2004 Bachelors Degree Psychology
University of Puerto Rico, Ro Piedras Puerto
Rico
Magna cum Laude
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
March 2010 Present Bilingual Team Leader Hudson Mobile Response, Jersey C
ity N.J.
Provides mobile crisis intervention and assessment at home, school and court se
tting; as well as stabilization between 72 hours to 8 weeks and case management
services to families and children.
Coordinates a comprehensive Individualized Crisis Plan that meets the familys n
eeds.
Coordinates discharge/transition services to include referral and linkage to ap
propriate level of need.
Audits clients records and plans appropriate corrective action.
Coordinates team weekly schedules to ensure adequate program coverage to clinic
ians, case workers, interns and per diem workers.
Leads daily dispatch teams and assists in coordinating team training schedules.
Monitors development of specializations and library of community resources.
Assists Program Supervisor in orientation process to clinicians, case workers a
nd interns.
Assists Program Supervisor in other duties as requested.

April 2009 March 2010 Bilingual Clinician Hudson Mobile Response, Jersey City N
.J.
Assess families health & safety needs, mental health, behavioral needs, stabili
ze crises, identify and link resources in the community for families.
Provide case management services to diverse families with multiple needs that i
nclude dually diagnosed, developmental disabilities, and children, adolescents a
nd adults.
Develop treatment plan with families, monitor families progress, and empower fa
milies to advocate for them selves.
Jan Dec 2008 Psychologist in Practicum/ Internship Enlace Program,
Caguas, Puerto Rico
Performed initial assessments of new patients; provided individual and family t
herapy and psychological testing to clients from ages 4 to 60 years old with beh
avioral and cognitive issues.
Worked as mediator between clients and parents.
Integrated play therapy techniques with children.
Provided psycho education to families and individual on mental health, conflict
resolution, empowerment, emotion regulation, etc.
Aug Nov 2008 Youth and Adult Counselor Puerta de Restauracin Church,
Humacao, Puerto Rico.
Assessed and educated clients on strategies to improve their depressive moods a
nd anger management issues.
Sept. 2005 Feb 2008 Natural and paid support to my sister with Epilepsy, Hum
acao, P.R.
Provided hands-on personal care and assisted during community outings.
Personal Advocate for my sister in order to receive community services.
Provided g-tube feedings and monitored medication.
Provided personal care when my sister was hospitalized in multiple occasions.
Provided unconditional love and support to her and my family.
Summer 2005 Bilingual Case Manager, Chicago Commons, Chicago Illinois
.
Supervised sibling visits
Assisted in the development of the plan of care for Hispanic families.
Mar June 2005 Choir and Social Skills Teacher in After School Progra
m provided
by the Family Education Center in Humac
ao, Puerto Rico.
Advocated for youth surrounded by substance abuse users and promiscuous behavio
rs.
Engaged with individuals, provided moral and emotional support, and offered lif
e and social skills education.
Guided youth into positive recreational activities such as providing choir less
ons to promote discipline while focusing on their strengths.
Feb 2004 June 2005 Accounting Assistant, Receptionist
Tile International Corp. Humacao, Puerto
Rico.
VOLUNTEER REFERENCES:
March 2009- Present Leader of Choir at Fountain of Salvation Church Jersey
City,N.J.
Members are from age 17 to 70 years o
ld.
Jan- 2009 Guest Speaker at Fountain of Salvation Church J
ersey City,N.J.
Depression and thought patterns
November 2008 Assisted sibling adult with developmental disability (Epi
lepsy) to
Perform her daily activities and learn socia
l skills.
Nov 2005 Sept 2006 Leader of Choir at Puerta de Restauracion Church, Juncos P.R
.
Members were from ages 13 to 60 years
old
Aug- 2006 Youth leader and guest speaker Mission: Spain
Jan 1998 Jan 2002 Youth Group Teacher
Cristo Misionera Church Humacao, Humacao P
uerto Rico
Feb 2000 Secretary, Faro de Esperanza Rehabilitation Cente
r
San Cristobal, Dominican Republic