CHRISTY MCCULLOCH
Morgan Hill,CA
Summary
Experienced with providing therapeutic support and comprehensive case management. Utilizes strong communication and interpersonal skills to build rapport and trust with clients. Knowledge of mental health regulations and best practices in social work.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Psychiatric Social Worker II
Kaiser Permanente Santa Clara
04.2007 - Current
- Embedded outpatient oncology clinic staff providing an array of psychosocial support to clients and families going through cancer treatments.
- Provided individually tailored and client centered psychotherapy to clients, couples, and families including crisis intervention.
- Helped clients and their families and caregivers develop new coping mechanisms and techniques to drive behavior modification.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions for diverse populations addressing various emotional issues related to cancer.
- Provided psychoeducation to clients and their families on oncology-related concerns, mental health diagnoses, treatment options, coping strategies, and self-care techniques.
- Managed caseloads of diverse patient populations with varying levels of acuity and complexity, maintaining consistent service delivery standards.
- Empowered clients through the development of personalized self-advocacy skills in navigating complex health care systems.
- Conducted comprehensive psychosocial assessments to accurately identify client needs and strengths, informing appropriate interventions and services.
- Expanded professional knowledge through continued education opportunities such as workshops or conferences on emerging trends in psychiatric social work.
- Enhanced patient support networks through effective collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, including physicians, licensed mental health providers, and cancer treatment center staff.
- Maintained client records to document assessment, treatment plans and progress.
- Worked with family members to develop support networks and multifaceted coping techniques focused on client needs.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments of clients to develop individualized treatment plans.
- Provided ongoing casemanagement and resources navigation.
- Outreach to community oncology service agencies
Therapist
Psychiatric Centers at San Diego
03.2006 - 04.2007
- Individual, couple and family therapy for adolescents and adults with a range of mental health issues in a private practice setting. Ongoing treatment planning and documentation of client status and response to treatment. Coordination of program services with other agency professional providers. Crisis intervention. DSM IV TR assessment and diagnosis.
Therapist II
Tri-City Medical Center, Outpatient Behavioral Health Services
07.2002 - 04.2007
- Long and short term individual, couple, family and group psychotherapy for adults with a range of mental health issues in both an intensive outpatient program (IOP) and in-patient mental health unit. Facilitated Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills training and homework groups with an advanced trainer/colleague. Specialty group facilitation such as anxiety disorders, mood management, psychodrama, spirituality, self esteem, physical health, and interpersonal skills groups. Insurance authorizations. Ongoing treatment planning and documentation of client status and response to treatment. Coordination of program services with other agency professional providers. Case management and comprehensive coordination of care with outside agencies. Semi-weekly multidisciplinary treatment team participation, including ongoing case presentation. Ongoing intake evaluation and biopsychosocial case assessment. Crisis intervention. DSM IV TR assessment and diagnosis. Received ongoing in-service trainings. Received weekly LCSW supervision until licensed.
Individual, Couple and Family Therapist/Master of Social Work Intern II
University of San Diego, California, Outpatient Psychiatric Services
09.2001 - 05.2002
- Long and short term individual, couple, group and family psychotherapy for low-income mental health population of adults. Crisis intervention. Ongoing biopsychosocial case assessment. Intake, presentation and evaluation in a weekly multidisciplinary team. Case management and care coordination. Frequent collaboration with psychiatrists and other mental health providers in client treatment. Administration and analysis of standardized tests and single system design. DSM IV TR assessment and diagnosis. Administration of mental status exams. Create and present psychoeducational workshop for clients and their families. Documenting assessments, treatment goals and treatment outcomes in client files. Client service plans and needs assessments. Received weekly and group facilitation supervision by LCSWs. Received weekly educational seminars from community agencies as well as professionals within the UCSD medical and mental health system.
Family and Individual Therapist/Master of Social Work Intern
North County Lifeline
08.2000 - 05.2001
- Long and short term individual and family psychotherapy for transitional housing participants including adults and children. Case management and care coordination. Cofacilitate weekly group therapy for adolescents on probation. Facilitate interagency task committee and create curriculum for community-wide eviction education and prevention seminars. Ongoing client biopsychosocial assessments, treatment planning and documentation. Evaluation and intake process of families into transitional housing program. Received bi-weekly supervision from two LCSWs.
Mental Health Worker
San Ysidro Health Center, Frontier Adolescent Day Treatment Center
07.1999 - 08.2000
- Individual counseling of severely emotionally disturbed adolescents in a school-based intensive day treatment program. Cofacilitate group psychotherapy sessions. Semi-weekly individual treatment team planning with a multidisciplinary team of professionals, the clients themselves and their guardian(s), and various/multiple county workers or collaborative outreach providers. Crisis intervention. Coordination of program services with other professional providers. Ongoing client assessments, treatment planning and evaluations. Ongoing assessment of client psychosocial needs. Documenting assessments, treatment goals and treatment outcomes in client files. Received weekly supervision from an LCSW.
Mental Health Worker
New Alternatives Incorporated #15
06.1999 - 07.1999
- Counsel, supervise and implement behavior plans for severely emotionally disturbed adolescents in a residential treatment setting. Crisis intervention. Client assessments, treatment planning and evaluations.
Education
Master of Social Work - Mental Health
San Diego State University, School of Social Work
05.2002
Bachelor of Arts Degree - Psychology
San Diego State University
12.1998
Skills
- Psychotherapy experience
- Psychosocial assessments
- Self motivation
- Facilitating groups
- Cognitive behavior therapy
- Grief counseling
- Family therapy
- Coordinating care
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Excellent communication
- Multitasking Abilities
- Reliability
Accomplishments
- NCCN distress screening
- Psychosocial steering committee chair overseeing all aspects of distress screening creation and implementation
Certification
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, CA # 23074. Board of Behavioral Sciences
Awards
University Scholar Award for 2001-2002 by SDSU School of Social Work Departmental Recommendation., Dean’s List Fall 1996 San Diego State University B.A. in Psychology program.
Publications
Zimmerman, I., Johnston, A., Vaughn, C., & Cronan, T. (1997). Timing is everything: The right time for an early childhood intervention. Poster session presented at the American Psychological Association, Chicago,IL.
Training
- 2-day training seminar in Dialectical Behavior Therapy Group Skills Training. Behavioral Technology Transfer Group 2002
- Doing A Psychiatric Evaluation That Even A Psychiatrist Would Respect, California Society For Clinical Social Work April '02 (1.5 hours)
- Motivational Interviewing, Calworks Training February '02 (7 hours)
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Course, UCSD November '01 (6 weeks) Using Humor in the Workplace, County of San Diego, HHSA October '01 (3.5 hours)
- Social Work Training Program (Topics-The Helper As A Person, Law And Ethics, Communication Skills, Goal Setting, The Casework Process, Crisis Intervention, Community Resources, Case Termination, Safety and Home Visits), North County Lifeline August '00 (20 hours)
- African American Populations, County of San Diego, HHSA April '00 (3.5 hours)
- Motivational Interviewing, County of San Diego, HHSA February '00 (3.5 hours)
- How Do We Promote Positive Adolescent Behavior, County of San Diego, HHSA February '00 (3.5 hours)
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder In Children, County of San Diego, HHSA February '00 (3.5 hours)
- Cultural Competency Training, San Ysidro Health Center December '99
- Cross Cultural Issues, County of San Diego, HHSA November '99 (3.5 hours)
- Understanding Youth with Oppositional Defiant and Conduct Disorder, County of San Diego, HHSA September '99 (7 hours)
- Physical Assault Response Training (P.A.R.T.), New Alternatives Inc., July '98 (16 hours)
Teaching Experience
Guest Lecturer at National University presenting group facilitation skills to MFT students.
Timeline
Psychiatric Social Worker II
Kaiser Permanente Santa Clara
04.2007 - Current
Therapist
Psychiatric Centers at San Diego
03.2006 - 04.2007
Therapist II
Tri-City Medical Center, Outpatient Behavioral Health Services
07.2002 - 04.2007
Individual, Couple and Family Therapist/Master of Social Work Intern II
University of San Diego, California, Outpatient Psychiatric Services
09.2001 - 05.2002
Family and Individual Therapist/Master of Social Work Intern
North County Lifeline
08.2000 - 05.2001
Mental Health Worker
San Ysidro Health Center, Frontier Adolescent Day Treatment Center
07.1999 - 08.2000
Mental Health Worker
New Alternatives Incorporated #15
06.1999 - 07.1999
Bachelor of Arts Degree - Psychology
San Diego State University
Master of Social Work - Mental Health
San Diego State University, School of Social Work
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