Celia Sandoval
National City,CA
Summary
Experienced crisis response bilingual Marriage and Family Therapist Associate knowledgeable about strategies for reintroducing calm to emotionally-charged crisis situations. Skilled in reflective listening, relationship-building and collaborative problem-solving. Dedicated to offering client centered advocacy skills to navigate complex and stressful situations.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Triage Clinician/Clinical Case Manager
Telecare-Mobile Crisis Response Team
04.2023 - Current
- Used strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for challenging situations.
- Attended trainings to participate in regular supervision and continued education to maintain professional competence and ethical standards.
- Adhered to ethical and legal standards for confidentiality, protecting clients' privacy.
- Provided referrals to connect clients with other community resources to support mental health and well-being.
- Conducted crisis interventions to respond to clients in crisis, assess immediate needs and provide support and resources through evidence based practices.
- Utilized critical thinking skills through a client approach, advocating for members and collaborating on crisis/safety planning.
Birth-Pre K Ministry Director
EastLake Church
07.2022 - Current
- Create safe and engaging ministry environment
- Interact with volunteers, parents, families and children to provide a warm and welcoming environment
- Maintain clean and organized rooms, storage areas, and workspaces in children's areas.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Used strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for challenging situations.
Children's Mental Health Clinician
SBCS
02.2022 - 04.2023
- Conduct intakes, assessments, and treatment plans with clients
- Initiated safety planning with high risk youth, collaborating in a treatment team setting ensuring continuity of care.
- Participate in team meetings, trainings, individual supervision and clinical group supervision.
- Conducted crisis interventions to respond to clients in crisis, assess immediate needs, safety plan and provide support and resources.
- Documented clients' progress to keep detailed notes on each client's treatment progress and changes in mental health status.
Service Coordinator
San Diego Regional Center
05.2016 - 02.2022
- Participate in the assessment of the needs of persons with developmental disabilities.
- Maintained accurate records and full compliance with government regulations and agency guidelines.
- Initiated contact with appropriate service providers to request referrals and followed up to confirm appointments.
- Managed caseload of up to 100 individuals and families.
- Designed individualized service plans that took into account clients' goals and preferences.
Mental Health Worker Intern
McAlister Institute
10.2017 - 08.2018
- Evaluated clients based on mental parameters discovered through interviews and standardized assessments including but not limited internal crisis screenings and safety plans.
- Provided clients with recommendations to community resources.
- Delivered individualized and group counseling services to clients working through issues such as mental illness and substance abuse.
- Documented client progress in confidential files.
- Implemented crisis intervention plans to support client safety.
Case Manager
Advocates for Youth
07.2013 - 05.2016
- Conducted intake assessments, trauma, depression and anxiety screenings.
- Collaborated with members on implementing safety plans based on high risk depression outcomes.
- Provided prenatal education, community resources, and skills to enhance parents knowledge.
- Coordinated services with other agencies, community-based organizations, and healthcare professionals to provide useful benefits to clients.
- Provided evidence-based therapeutic interventions and crisis management to clients to lessen negative on physical, mental and emotional wellbeing.
Education
Master's degree - Marriage & Family Therapy
University of Phoenix
San Diego, CA08.2018
Bachelor's degree - Human Services Management
University of Phoenix
Phoenix, AZ05.2013
Skills
Critical thinking
Clinical skills in case management
Crisis planning
Evidence based interventions
Certification
Certificate in Mediation and Arbitration
2021
Certificate of Excellence in Dual Diagnosis (DD/MI)
2019
Timeline
Triage Clinician/Clinical Case Manager
Telecare-Mobile Crisis Response Team
04.2023 - Current
Birth-Pre K Ministry Director
EastLake Church
07.2022 - Current
Children's Mental Health Clinician
SBCS
02.2022 - 04.2023
Mental Health Worker Intern
McAlister Institute
10.2017 - 08.2018
Service Coordinator
San Diego Regional Center
05.2016 - 02.2022
Case Manager
Advocates for Youth
07.2013 - 05.2016
Master's degree - Marriage & Family Therapy
University of Phoenix
Bachelor's degree - Human Services Management
University of Phoenix
Certificate in Mediation and Arbitration
2021
Certificate of Excellence in Dual Diagnosis (DD/MI)
2019
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