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Christine Root

Hemet,CA

Summary

Experienced and compassionate Behavioral Health Specialist with over two years of dedicated service supporting the Western Region Family Preservation Court program through Riverside County Behavioral Health. Skilled in providing addiction counseling, case management, and recovery support for parents navigating open Child Protective Services cases. Well-versed in the court referral process, treatment planning, and collaborative care coordination with county providers, treatment contracted providers, and court partners. Recognized for building strong, professional relationships within the Western Region Family Preservation Court program and advocating for client-centered, trauma-informed services. Committed to promoting recovery, family reunification, and long-term wellness in alignment with county program goals.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Behavioral Health Specialist 3

Riverside County RUHS-BH
05.2022 - Current
  • Addiction Counseling & Relapse Prevention
  • Case Management & Care Coordination
  • CPS & Family Preservation Court Procedures
  • Referral Process Management
  • Client Advocacy & Support Services
  • Treatment Planning & Documentation
  • Trauma-Informed & Client-Centered Care
  • Interagency Collaboration & Relationship Building
  • Progress Reporting & Compliance Monitoring
  • Motivational Interviewing Techniques
  • Crisis Intervention & De-escalation
  • Confidentiality & Ethical Standards in Behavioral Health

Addiction Counselor

MFI Recovery A Women's Place
03.2020 - 04.2022
  • Collaborated with physicians to determine effective combination of therapy and medical treatments for patients in recovery.
  • Developed professional relationships with referring agencies to improve communication related to intakes and to increase business for facility.
  • Created treatment or service plan meeting each client's individualized needs.
  • Supervised overall client services and acted as liaison between clients, caregivers and service providers.

Department Manager

Walmart
10.2005 - 05.2012
  • Partnered with merchandising team to plan and execute floor moves, merchandise placement and overall sales set-up.
  • Communicated with managers of other departments to maintain transparency.
  • Developed empowering employee culture focused on equipping employees to independently meet customer needs.
  • Kept employee workloads fair and balanced to achieve objectives while maintaining high job satisfaction.
  • Managed team of 10 employees, overseeing hiring, training, and professional growth of employees

Education

Certificate - Businesses Office Administration

UEI College
07.2016

Certificate - Addiction Counseling

San Bernardino Valley College
San Bernardino, CA
12.2022

Associate of Arts - Human Services

San Bernardino Valley College
San Bernardino, CA
06-2024

Associate of Arts - Social And Behavioral Science

San Bernardino Valley College
San Bernardino, CA
06-2024

Bachelor of Arts - Sociology

California State University, San Bernardino
San Bernardino, CA
06-2026

Skills

  • Crisis Intervention
  • Clinical Documentation
  • Providing community referrals
  • Professional document preparation
  • Proficient in prioritizing tasks
  • Substance use disorder treatment
  • Professional ethics
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Team building
  • Professionalism

Accomplishments

    Awarded Counselor of the Year by Riverside County Behavioral Health in 2023.

Personal Information

Title: Addiction Counselor

Timeline

Behavioral Health Specialist 3

Riverside County RUHS-BH
05.2022 - Current

Addiction Counselor

MFI Recovery A Women's Place
03.2020 - 04.2022

Department Manager

Walmart
10.2005 - 05.2012

Certificate - Businesses Office Administration

UEI College

Certificate - Addiction Counseling

San Bernardino Valley College

Associate of Arts - Human Services

San Bernardino Valley College

Associate of Arts - Social And Behavioral Science

San Bernardino Valley College

Bachelor of Arts - Sociology

California State University, San Bernardino

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