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Chris Carlin

Summary

Dynamic and results-driven professional with extensive experience, Skilled in crisis de-escalation and motivated by a commitment to improving client outcomes. Proven ability to manage high-risk caseloads and implement effective treatment plans, fostering positive change in individuals facing substance abuse and mental health challenges.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Probation Resource Officer

Siskiyou County Probation Department
01.2024 - Current

-Interview newly arrested defendant's

-Obtain criminal history and prepare reports

-Utilize risk assessments tools and make recommendations

-Supervise large caseload

-Supervise GPS ankle monitor caseload

-Work with low, medium, high risk offenders

-Make referrals to substance abuse and mental health services

-Search/Drug test offenders

-Attend court hearings

-Make notes and ensure court date reminders are sent to offenders

-Work on call

-Motivational interviewing

Behavioral Health Specialist II

Siskiyou County Behavioral Health Services
03.2021 - 11.2023

-Established trust-based relationships with clients through empathetic listening and non-judgmental communication, fostering stronger therapeutic alliances.

-Implemented cognitive-behavioral techniques to address negative thought patterns and promote healthier thinking habits among clients.

-Used computer to document patient information, progress notes, and treatment plans.

-Worked closely with adults and children in community settings, at residential facilities and within homes.

-Crisis Evaluations, creating safety plans,

- Facilitate groups, drive clients to appointments.

Revive Program

Yreka Community Resource Center
02.2020 - 03.2021

-Case Manager of Mens and Women's house.

-Daily check-ins with clients

-Coordinating and planning

-Drug testing

-Motivational interviewing

-Working with multiple local agencies for coordination and continuity of care

-Signing clients up for jobs and school

-On call availability

-Utilizing evidence based practices

Education

No Degree - Administration of Justice

Lassen Community College
Susanville, CA

PC 832 Arrest And Control -

College of The Siskiyous
Weed, CA
01-2024

Probation Officer Core -

Lassen Community College
Susanville, CA
01-2024

Skills

  • Problem solving
  • Planning
  • Motivational interviewing techniques and certification
  • Crisis deescalation
  • Caseload management
  • Extensive knowledge working with substance abuse and mental health clients
  • Training and certificates
  • -Trauma-Informed Care

    -Family Strengthening Essentials

    -ODARA domestic violence risk assessment tool

  • Trauma-Informed Care

Timeline

Probation Resource Officer

Siskiyou County Probation Department
01.2024 - Current

Behavioral Health Specialist II

Siskiyou County Behavioral Health Services
03.2021 - 11.2023

Revive Program

Yreka Community Resource Center
02.2020 - 03.2021

No Degree - Administration of Justice

Lassen Community College

PC 832 Arrest And Control -

College of The Siskiyous

Probation Officer Core -

Lassen Community College
Chris Carlin