Julieth Giraldo serves as the Therapeutic Mentor Program Director at Justice Resource Institute, where she leverages her extensive background in clinical supervision and mental health care to enhance the lives of youth and families. With a Master's Degree in Clinical Social Work from Salem State...
Julieth Giraldo serves as the Therapeutic Mentor Program Director at Justice Resource Institute, where she leverages her extensive background in clinical supervision and mental health care to enhance the lives of youth and families. With a Master's Degree in Clinical Social Work from Salem State University, Julieth brings a wealth of expertise in Community-Based Health Initiative (CBHI) services, particularly in trauma-informed care methodologies such as Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), SMART, and the Attachment, Self-Regulation, and Competency (ARC) framework.
In her current role, Julieth is responsible for managing and guiding the Therapeutic Mentoring program, which plays a crucial role in providing support to children and adolescents facing mental health challenges. She oversees a team of Therapeutic Mentors (TMs), ensuring they are equipped with the necessary skills and resources to foster meaningful connections with clients. Julieth emphasizes the importance of collaboration, facilitating partnerships between TMs and other service providers, including outpatient therapy and intensive care coordination, to create a holistic support network for clients.
Julieth's commitment to program evaluation and process improvement ensures that the Therapeutic Mentoring program not only meets documentation and billing requirements but also continuously evolves to better serve the community. Her proficiency in crisis intervention, individual and family therapy, and community-based interactions allows her to effectively guide TMs in their work, ensuring that they provide compassionate and effective support tailored to each client's unique needs. Julieth's leadership and dedication to mental health care make her an invaluable asset to the Justice Resource Institute and the families they serve.
