CHRISTIAN CORRAL
Inglewood,CA
Summary
I have a strong dedication and passion working with individuals in the mental health field for over 13+ years. I have served thousands through my work; I am currently a 'Certified Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialist' with a strong background in Psychology. I have worked several leading and supporting positions in career ranging from a 'Sr. Pastor' position at an international well-known entity, 'Administration and Management' of different facilities. Specialized 'Counseling and Therapy, Effective Group Facilitation skills, Youth, Adult, Trainings, Teachings, Therapy, Support and Recovery Groups. My expertise skills include public speaking to small group and large mass groups. I also have experience working at the clinical level as a 'Substance abuse Counselor' along with physical, learning, and mental health disorders. I can easily resolve conflicts, prevent crisis and resolve them as well. I easily adapt with working and serving individuals from multi-race backgrounds, individuals with substance, physical, learning, mental disabilities and disorders. Individuals who are from LGBTQ communities, veterans, individuals in treatment, recovery and formerly incarcerated. My continued education at Regent University with my major to be a Clinical Psychologist, is what keeps my mind sharp and thrives me to keep going and serve my community to the fullest of my ability. Quote: ' If right now you can't be strong enough for yourself, I can be strong enough for you until you get there'
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified (MCPSS) Instructor/Counseler
Disability Community Resource Center,( DCRC)
02.2022 - Current
- Expertise knowledge of Seventeen Core Competencies, and Code of Ethics in compliance with Senate Bill 803 established by The Department of Health Care Services
- Work directly with the coordinator of the (PSST) class in the role of Instructor/co-instructor in all activities pertaining to the program
- Provide Counseling to those in need, additional support by helping sort out situations affecting their performance in class and in their everyday lives and providing wellness checks on all the participants
- Assist in prevention, intervention of any Crisis Situation any of the participants of the (PSST) Class may have, due to any triggers/stressors by the (Role Plays) or Competencies taught or any ongoing situations and problems occurring in the participants daily lives
- Assist the coordinator as an instructor, co-instructor during the hours the training is provided by explaining the topics (Competencies) of the day and answering questions students may have and providing additional resources for the Session of the day
- Provide additional training to the students who need it and provide additional resources for those who ask for them
- Assist with interviews for potential candidates for upcoming classes
- Provide training for students who previously took the class and are now (interns) by teaching them office responsibilities, preparing materials for upcoming classes, enforcing classrooms rules, confidentiality, providing support for students, conducting themselves in a professional matter as a role model to their peers
- Review log sheets of the current interns and former students
- Organize and safeguard all the confidential information of all the participants of the (PSST) class program
- Provide Scenarios for the second part of the training for the day (Role Play), in which students act out Client/Case Manger situations which I also participate as a Client/Case Manager
Sr. Pastor, Counselor/Therapist, Administrator SAC
The Universal Church Kingdom Of God
08.2007 - 07.2016
- Pastor planned and conducted daily services, worked with Bishops, Pastors, staff, assistants, volunteers, youth and adult leaders to carry out the church's mission
- Provided spiritual care and guidance through, counseling therapy, Support and Group facilitation
- Provided specialized counseling, therapy for those suffering from mental, substance and alcohol use disorders
- Oversaw administration and management of all areas of the Church
- Including, office, bookkeeping, financial, donations, offerings, staff, building maintenance, advertising, and hiring
- Served as mentor to all age groups, Pastors, assistants, staff in the Church community, offering guidance and support
- Led group programs such as youth, adults, men’s, women's, assistants, volunteer for Church activities and Community Outreach Events
- Helped to create welcoming environment for visitors and encouraged Pastors, assistants, members to offer support
- Distributed food, clothes, hygiene services, medical services and supplies to communities, working closely with other organizations within the community
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Education
Master of Science - Clinical Psychology
Regent University
Virginia Beach, VA07.2025
Peer Certification Training -
CA Association of Peer Supporters Academy, MCPSS
Regent University
Granada Hills, Virginia Beach, CA, VA11.2023
Bachelor of Science - Clinical Psychology
Regent University
Virginia Beach, VA10.2022
CS : Computer Science and Programming
Glendale Community College
Glendale, CA07.2006
Skills
- Expertise knowledge of Seventeen Core Competencies, and Code of Ethics in compliance with Senate Bill 803 established by The Department of Health Care Services
- Expertise skills and Knowledge of CalHMSA 8 dimensions (KSA) Examination Blue Print: 1 Administration Responsibilities 2 Behavioral Health Foundations 3 Interpersonal Skills 4 Recovery Support 5 Advocacy 6 Community Inclusion 7 Resource Linkage 8 Crisis Management
- Expertise Group facilitations skills, Trainings, Teachings, Therapy, Support and Recovery
- Strong dedication and ability to work with individuals from a multi-race backgrounds, individuals with physical, learning, mental disabilities and disorders Individuals who are from LGBTQ communities, veterans, individuals in treatment, recovery and formerly incarcerated
- Expertise skills in Counseling, Therapy, and Support by establishing a trusting rapport with clients, assisting them in achieving or exceed goals, through sessions, treatment, crisis prevention, intervention, problem solving, developing a crisis and wellness plan and toolbox, while assessing confidentiality concerns, and monitoring progress
- Conduct interview screenings for potential trainee candidates and determine the best possible candidates for trainings
- Provide a safe and learning environment for trainees through effective communication skills, by enforcing classroom rules, sexual harassment policy, confidentiality agreement, student commitment agreement, and agency policies
- Provide additional training, resources, and support for trainees who need further assistance
- Digital Literacy expertise skills, Different Computer Systems and platforms, Windows, iOS, Lennox based Systems, Microsoft Software, Adobe Software, Legal Forms and Documents, safe keeping of confidential documents and forms In compliance with HIPPA, and state, local and agency policies
Languages
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Full Professional
Portuguese
Full Professional
Timeline
Certified (MCPSS) Instructor/Counseler
Disability Community Resource Center,( DCRC)
02.2022 - Current
Sr. Pastor, Counselor/Therapist, Administrator SAC
The Universal Church Kingdom Of God
08.2007 - 07.2016
Master of Science - Clinical Psychology
Regent University
Peer Certification Training -
CA Association of Peer Supporters Academy, MCPSS
Regent University
Bachelor of Science - Clinical Psychology
Regent University
CS : Computer Science and Programming
Glendale Community College
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