Cristina Johnston
Dayton,OH
Summary
Proactive, empathetic, CPI-certified Trauma and Crisis Specialist with 9 years’ experience in client advocacy and crisis intervention. Extensive experience leading and supervising therapeutic services for at-risk populations, specifically human trafficking, abuse, mental illness, and behavioral complexities. Passionate team player determined to empower clients by providing the highest level of integrated, trauma-informed care.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
STUDENT RESILIENCY COORDINATOR
Dayton Children's Hospital
05.2022 - 12.2022
- Provide appropriate referrals and interventions to assist in building resiliency assets for students
- Provide education on behavioral health issues to students, teachers, parents and other professionals as well as serve as an advocate for each individual student and their family's needs while respecting their right to make decisions regarding their own care, treatment and services
- Provide individual and family support and interventions including coordination of healthcare, behavioral healthcare, and social determinates of health services
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE CASE MANAGER
YWCA Dayton
12.2020 - 12.2021
- Provide trauma informed crisis intervention services, including telephone or face to face crisis intervention counseling, advocacy, accompaniment and referrals to domestic violence survivors
- Prepare case service plan, objectives with survivor to ensure they receive full range of services as needed
- Conduct comprehensive needs and risk assessments, client intake process for continuation of services in counseling, case management and/or legal programs
BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SPECIALIST
Dayton Children’s Hospital
08.2018 - 12.2020
- Crisis Prevention Institute Instructor to educate Dayton Children’s Hospital (DCH) staff on current crisis intervention and management strategies via large-group weekly training sessions
- Serve on a DCH development team to help open the Inpatient Behavioral Health Unit
- Supervise and lead 5-15 small-group therapy sessions per week for patients dealing with various mental illnesses and behavioral complexities
- Facilitate ge-appropriate, trauma-informed care for inpatient psychiatric patients, ages 9-17
- Manage clinical interventions and therapeutic milieu for small patient groups
GUARDIAN AD LITEM
Greene County Juvenile Court
04.2015 - 04.2020
- Advocates before a judge for abused or neglected children in need of court-appointed intervention
- Develops comprehensive reports supported by multiple interviews and home visits that culminate in legal placement recommendations during juvenile court proceedings
- Collaborates with local Community Services Board to connect families with necessary resources and child services, such as YWCA counseling programs
Education
Master of Social Work - Social Work
Ohio State University
2024
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
Cedarville University
2016
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Salt Lake Community College
2011
Skills
- Trauma-Informed Care & Service Coordination
- Crisis Management & Intervention
- Multi-Project Management
- Strong Interpersonal Communication & Networking
- Team Leadership & Supervision
- Empathetic Client
- Advocacy & Support
- Cultural Competence
- Staff Training & Mentorship
Certification
Certificate in Principles of Leadership, Utah State University | 2010
Certified Crisis Prevention Institute Instructor | 2019
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
STUDENT RESILIENCY COORDINATOR
Dayton Children's Hospital
05.2022 - 12.2022
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE CASE MANAGER
YWCA Dayton
12.2020 - 12.2021
BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SPECIALIST
Dayton Children’s Hospital
08.2018 - 12.2020
GUARDIAN AD LITEM
Greene County Juvenile Court
04.2015 - 04.2020
Master of Social Work - Social Work
Ohio State University
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
Cedarville University
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Salt Lake Community College