Christina Harper, ACSW
Temecula,CA
Summary
Well-qualified social work professional adept at setting up services, working with healthcare professionals and families and giving patients continuous support through counseling. Good communicator and relationship-builder with exceptional skills in planning, resolving conflicts and solving diverse problems. Registered with the Board of Behavioral Sciences as a Associate Clinical Social Worker in California.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Mental Health Clinician
McAlister Institute
Escondido, CA
07.2023 - Current
- Conduct intake assessments, AACA, AAMU and treatment planning with assigned clients
- Maintain a caseload of high risk clients
- Conduct client case conference with counselors about high risk clients
- Provide individual and group therapy using evidence-based practices and motivational interviewing
- Conduct ILSA assessments with all clients
- Input all diagnosis and AACA into Sanwits
- Provided crisis intervention services, including risk assessment and safety planning.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all client contact according to agency policies and procedures.
- Assisted clients in developing strategies for dealing with difficult situations that could lead to relapse or further deterioration of mental health status.
- Assessed patients for risk of suicide attempts or harmful behavior toward others.
- Responded to crisis situations when severe mental health and behavioral issues arose.
Homeless Outreach Case Manager
McAlister Institute
Oceanside, CA
07.2019 - Current
- Worked with Sheriffs department, San Diego County social worker, and city of Encinitas to house homeless families and individuals.
- Preformed street outreach to engage and build rapport with unsheltered individuals and families experiencing homelessness.
- Assisted with housing navigation, creating a housing plan, document collection, and housing placements.
- Collaborated with community mental health, substance abuse and shelters providers for seamless referrals.
- Maintained outreach contacts in organization's database to track progress toward base building goals.
- Conduct meetings with landlords to coordinate housing for clients.
Substance Use Disorder Administrator
McAlister Institute
Escondido, CA
07.2019 - 08.2021
- Managed, reviewed and updated all of client's files.
- Input and maintain client data in CalOMS, SanWits, and other required databases or systems
- Reviewed documentation and ensure all client information and encounters are tracked and entered in a complete, accurate, and timely manner
- Assisted with end of the month processes for client tracking, billing, and quality assurance activities, ensuring client confidentiality
Homeless Outreach Coordinator
McAlister Institute
Escondido, CA
07.2019 - 07.2021
- Assisted with clients with the establishment of personal benefits including GR, SSI, and TANF
- Input and maintain clients information on the Homeless Management Information System (HMIS)
- Assisted with housing navigation, creating a housing plan, document collection, and housing placements.
- Provided outreach and engagement services to identify appropriate interventions and linkages to permanent housing, shelter, health, mental health, and other supportive services.
- Performed street based outreach to engage and build rapport with unsheltered individuals and families experiencing homelessness.
- Collaborated with community substance abuse and mental health providers to ensure seamless referrals.
Education
Master of Arts - Masters in Social Work
University of Massachusetts - Boston
Boston, MA12.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology With An Emphasis in Mental Health
San Diego Christian College
Santee, CA2020
Associate of Arts - Psychology
Mira Costa College
Oceanside, CASkills
- Suicidal Prevention
- Crisis Resolution
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Individual Counseling
- Substance Abuse Prevention
- Treatment Plan Modification
- Motivational Interviewing
- Dual Diagnosis Experience
Training
- Confidentiality-CE4Less 2024
- Law and Ethics-CE4Less 2024
- Introduction to Trauma Informed Care-Academy for Professional Excellence 2023
- California Mandated Reporter Training-Relias 2024
- 40-hour Domestic Violence Advocate Training-Community Resource Center 2022
- Cognitive Behavioral Treatment of Substance Use Disorder-Academy for Professional Excellence-2023
- Crisis Management Across Health and Human Services-Academy for Professional Excellence-2023
- Harm Reduction in Substance Use-Academy for Professional Excellence 2024
Timeline
Mental Health Clinician
McAlister Institute
07.2023 - Current
Homeless Outreach Case Manager
McAlister Institute
07.2019 - Current
Substance Use Disorder Administrator
McAlister Institute
07.2019 - 08.2021
Homeless Outreach Coordinator
McAlister Institute
07.2019 - 07.2021
Master of Arts - Masters in Social Work
University of Massachusetts - Boston
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology With An Emphasis in Mental Health
San Diego Christian College
Associate of Arts - Psychology
Mira Costa College
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