Cristina Avila
Turlock,CA
Summary
Experienced Mental Health Clinician with a strong background in individual counseling, family therapy, assessment, and treatment planning. Skilled in supporting students with disabilities, facilitating groups, and coordinating care with teachers, administrators, and behavior specialists. Brings detail-oriented documentation, confidentiality, and the ability to manage multiple deadlines.
Overview
1
1
Certification
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Mental Health Clinician
Turlock Unified School District
Turlock, California
07.2024 - Current
- Provided crisis intervention and safety planning
- Provided individual counseling to students
- Delivered targeted clinical support to students with disabilities, addressing social, emotional, and behavioral needs to promote academic success
- Facilitated social skills group to improve peer interactions and emotional regulation
- Supported students in counseling enriched class to enhance emotional resilience
- Participated in the development of individualized educational plans
- Collaborated with special education teacher, administrative staff, and behavior analyst
Mental Health Clinician
Stanislaus County Office Of Education
Modesto, California
07.2023 - 07.2024
- Provided crisis intervention and safety planning
- Provided individual counseling to students
- Delivered targeted clinical support to students with disabilities to address social, emotional, and behavioral challenges impacting learning
- Facilitated social skills group to promote interpersonal skills and emotional regulation
- Supported counseling in enriched class to enhance student engagement and well-being
- Participated in the development of individualized educational plans
- Collaborated with special education teacher, administrative staff, and behavior analyst
Mental Health Clinician
Stanislaus County
Modesto, California
05.2017 - 07.2023
- Conducted comprehensive mental health assessments to identify client needs and functional levels
- Conduct crisis assessments and provide crisis counseling
- Develop treatment plans for clients
- Provided individual and family therapy, coordinating sessions to ensure consistent support and engagement
- Provide clinical interventions to teachers, parents, and other caregivers
- Provide case management such as linkage to appropriate resources
- Consult and collaborate with families and other providers
- Collaborate with a psychiatrist regarding medication services
- Complete discharge paperwork and ensure referrals to managed care providers
- Organized and facilitated group discussions on mental health topics to promote awareness and support among participants
- • Provide psychoeducation around mental health diagnosis
Education
Master of Science - Counseling Psychology
California State University, Stanislaus
Turlock, CA05-2016
Skills
- Crisis intervention
- Project management
- Confidentiality standards
- Detail oriented, organized, efficient, competent
- Multitasking under pressure
- Effective communication
- Bilingual: Fluent in English and Spanish
Certification
- Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Timeline
Mental Health Clinician
Turlock Unified School District
07.2024 - Current
Mental Health Clinician
Stanislaus County Office Of Education
07.2023 - 07.2024
Mental Health Clinician
Stanislaus County
05.2017 - 07.2023
Master of Science - Counseling Psychology
California State University, Stanislaus