Ruth Arce
@rutharce
Bilingual mental health counselor specializing in telehealth, compliance, and remote team leadership.
What I'm looking for
I am a bilingual (English/Spanish) mental health and administrative professional with over 10 years of experience delivering telehealth counseling, managing EHRs, and ensuring HIPAA and licensing compliance. I have led and trained remote teams, conducted quality assurance and digital audits, and managed sensitive client situations with professionalism and empathy.
My background includes clinical leadership as a Department Director overseeing quality control, hands-on licensing and monitoring work for a state agency, and prior roles in client support and public safety that strengthened my crisis management and conflict resolution skills. I deliver results in fast-paced remote and hybrid environments and am committed to maintaining regulatory compliance while improving client engagement.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Mental Health Counselor
Esperanza Hope for the Future Counseling Services
Apr 2018 - Present (7 years 5 months)
Provide individual and group counseling via telehealth while directing clinical and administrative staff and overseeing quality assurance and compliance with state and insurance standards. Manage confidential EHR records in compliance with HIPAA and conduct remote training and performance reviews.
Monitoring and Licensing Specialist
Agency for People with Disabilities
Nov 2024 - Jul 2025 (8 months)
Reviewed and processed licensing applications for completeness and regulatory compliance, completed CAHRS forms, and maintained digital records to ensure state regulation adherence. Coordinated remote scheduling for on-site inspections and responded to applicant and provider inquiries professionally and timely.
Client Support Specialist
Behavioral Support Services
Jan 2015 - Oct 2017 (2 years 9 months)
Delivered personalized client support via phone, video, and email while maintaining accurate HIPAA-compliant EHR records and reviewing digital data for errors to ensure program compliance. Collaborated with families and community providers to manage sensitive client issues.
Office Manager
HDR/ICA
Apr 2012 - Nov 2015 (3 years 7 months)
Managed office operations including client service resolution, confidential project data entry, internal administrative reviews for accuracy, and supervision and training of clerical staff to promote a client-centered approach.
Customer Service Representative
Cooper Booth, Inc.
May 2007 - Mar 2012 (4 years 10 months)
Provided front-line customer service and directed inquiries, handled customer concerns with empathy and timely resolution, and performed data entry for inventory tracking and customer documentation in a fast-paced office.
State Police Officer
Puerto Rico Police Department
May 1996 - Mar 2007 (10 years 10 months)
Maintained public safety through crisis management, emergency response, and conflict de-escalation, handling high-stress situations with professionalism and ensuring community safety.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Ana G. Méndez University System
Master of Education, Counseling
Completed a Master of Education in Counseling, focusing on counseling practices and therapeutic techniques.
National University College
Bachelor of Arts, Criminal Justice
Awarded a Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice through online coursework.
John Jay College (Gurabo, PR)
Associate of Arts, Criminal Justice
Completed an Associate of Arts in Criminal Justice.
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