Cristal Villalobos, LCSW
Visalia,CA
Summary
To provide visionary leadership in managing and enhancing pupil services within the California Montessori Project, including special education, student support, mental health, enrollment, and enrichment programs. Dedicated to aligning all services with Montessori principles to promote the holistic development, well-being, and success of every student.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
School Counselor
Farmersville Unified School District
08.2014 - Current
- Provide guidance and assistance to the students
- Assist in the development of the master schedule
- Confer with parents, pupils and/or teachers in matters regarding student progress
- Responsible for individual and group counseling of students
- Regularly met with enrolled students to confirm success and identify problem areas.
- Provided crisis intervention in response to emergencies, employing existing trust, and rapport to deescalate situations.
- Developed and implemented individualized behavior plans to assist students with achieving academic and behavioral goals.
- Collaborated with teachers and other school personnel to create individualized education plans for students with special needs.
- Oversaw career and job fairs to connect students with area schools and employers.
Mental Health Liaison/Clinician
Child Welfare Services
12.2012 - 08.2014
- Oversee mental health services provided to dependent children in Tulare County
- Ensure therapist reports are completed in a timely manner
- Assist in investigations and special projects
- Train Child Welfare Staff in the areas of PTSD, Crisis, and new program implementation
Case Coordinator
Sequoia Youth Services
10.2008 - 09.2012
- Provide rural outpatient and in-home mental health services to children in Tulare County
- Serve as case coordinator to caseload of 50 children with mental health diagnosis
- Review medical necessity on an ongoing basis
- Collaborate with other services providers to ensure continuity of services
- Provide crisis services to ensure safety of clients
Education
Masters of Social Work -
California State University
Fresno, CA05.2008
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work
California State University
Fresno, CA05-2005
Skills
- Mediation and crisis intervention
- Coping strategies
- Individual and family support
- Policy and procedure improvements
- Group therapy facilitator
- Crisis intervention strategies
- Mental health assessments
- Social-emotional learning
- Special education
- Suicide prevention
Certification
- Certified Domestic Violence Counselor
- Certified Rape Crisis Counselor
- CPR/First Aid
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
- Pupil Personnel Services Credential (PPSC)
- School Administrative Services Certificate in Progress (Projected completion May 2025)
Areas of specialty
- SST/IEP
- Treatment Planning
- Group/Family Therapy
- Substance Abuse
- Child Welfare-Title IV-E
- Children's Mental Health
Affiliations
- California Association of School Counselors
- National Association of Social Workers, California Chapter
Languages
Spanish
Full Professional
Timeline
School Counselor
Farmersville Unified School District
08.2014 - Current
Mental Health Liaison/Clinician
Child Welfare Services
12.2012 - 08.2014
Case Coordinator
Sequoia Youth Services
10.2008 - 09.2012
Masters of Social Work -
California State University
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work
California State University
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