Christina Marie Pena
Del Rio,TX
Summary
Experienced Mental Health professional with expertise in Crisis Intervention and Clinical management. Proficient in problem-solving . Skilled at project management and collaborating effectively with teams. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the company's policies.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CLS Yes Waiver Program
Hill Country
06.2023 - Current
- Oversee a small caseload for children and adults who are experiencing mental illness and emotional disturbance.
- Staff cases with wraparound team to assist with lessening of persistent crisis.
- Provide skills training, group skills, and provision of crisis resolution.
- Responsible for conducting progress notes within a 24-hour period.
Substance Abuse Program Coordinator
Camino Real Community Services
Jourdanton, Tx
03.2022 - 02.2023
- Assisted in the overall operation of Substance Abuse Outpatient clinic
- Provided clinicians with an understanding of policies and procedures
- Coordinated and implemented training to counselors, interns, and support staff
- Audited outpatient service programs to assure compliance with funding sources and regulations
- Coordinated and provided outreach activities for the program.
Mental Health Professional
Camino Real Community Services
Pearsall, Tx
04.2019 - 03.2022
- Serve as a Case Manager on a Substance Abuse/Mental Illness Assertive Community Treatment team
- Developed and implemented individualized treatment plans
- Coordinated required services to resolve crisis situations, including having clients hospitalized when appropriate
- Attended all psychiatric appointments, monitored clients' use of medications, and educated clients on the benefits of remaining medication compliant.
Mental Health Mobile Crisis Outreach Team MCOT
Camino Real Community Services
Lytle, TX
09.2018 - 04.2019
- Organized Treatment Team Meetings and collaborated with other professionals, including therapists, psychiatrists, nurses to provide wrap around care
- Assessed for risk of suicide, developed critical intervention plans and facilitated hospitalization conducted coordinated emergency detention orders
- Maintained case notes and documented critical incidents
- Supported residential treatment plans and helped residents transition into clinical programs
- Coordinated solid support and response network with help of family members, law enforcement
Mental Health Crisis Preventionist MCOT
Texas Tropical Behavioral Health
Harlingen, TX
06.2017 - 05.2018
- Completed detailed progress notes in a timely fashion
- Shared information about available mental health resources to increase access and utilization
- Intervened in crisis situations to restore balance and de-escalate conflicts
- Performed initial assessment before case admission and helped determine best treatment plans
- Employed stabilizing and client-centered techniques to successfully intervene during emergency situations
- Collaborated with doctors, psychologists, and rehabilitation therapists to help patients return to their communities.
Education
Wayland Baptist University
San Antonio, TXWayland Baptist University
Harlingen, TXSkills
- Active status of LCDC-I
- Individualized treatment planning
- Employee Supervision
- Critical Thinking
- Critical intervention planning
- Documentation and case note management
- Crisis prevention and de-escalation
- Collaboration with healthcare professionals
- Interdepartmental Collaboration
- Clinical Operations Management
- Staff Training and Development
- Time management and prioritization
- Patient Care Coordination
- Employee Performance Evaluations
- Operating Plans Development
Degrees
- Bachelor of Science, Psychology, Jun 2017
- Masters in counseling, Oct. 2024
Strengthsandqualifications
populations.
Certification
LCDC-I Active status
Languages
English
Professional
Spanish
Professional
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
CLS Yes Waiver Program
Hill Country
06.2023 - Current
Substance Abuse Program Coordinator
Camino Real Community Services
03.2022 - 02.2023
Mental Health Professional
Camino Real Community Services
04.2019 - 03.2022
Mental Health Mobile Crisis Outreach Team MCOT
Camino Real Community Services
09.2018 - 04.2019
Mental Health Crisis Preventionist MCOT
Texas Tropical Behavioral Health
06.2017 - 05.2018
Wayland Baptist University
Wayland Baptist University
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