Kiara Nieves

Master's

Acadia Healthcare

CLINICAL INTERN

• Experience working with PTSD, Trauma, and Addictions and other co-occurring mental health disorders. • Provided supportive care, and empathic feedback to clients and ensured appropriate interactions in group discussions. • Created and updated clinical records such as treatment plans, group notes, discharge summary and progress notes. • Trained on the use of the Beck Hopelessness Scale and Beck Scale for Suicide Ideation. • Trained on cultural competency involving working with Jewish community, and LGBTQ. • Promoted the safety and well-being of clients. • Contributed to weekly meetings with other mental health clinicians, staff, clinical director providing progress and general client updates. • Collaborated with other staff on bilingual client care, including translating and communicating cultural competency. • Completed psychosocial assessments, and mental statues evaluations. • Trained on the use of art therapy techniques under a certified art therapist and conducted expressive art groups.