Cristina Johnston
Dayton,OH
Summary
Proactive, empathetic, CPI-certified Trauma and Crisis Specialist with 10+ 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
SUD AND SEXUAL VIOLENCE CLINICIAN
Full Circle Recovery Services
01.2023 - 01.2024
- Conducted group therapy sessions to facilitate skill development, coping strategies, and emotional processing among participants.
- Participated in case reviews with multidisciplinary teams to discuss complex cases and develop collaborative solutions for individualized care plans.
- Developed educational materials for patients and families about various mental health conditions, treatment options, and coping strategies.
- Delivered high-quality patient care by conducting thorough assessments, developing treatment plans, and providing ongoing therapeutic support.
- Served as a mentor to new clinicians, providing guidance on techniques, documentation standards, and ethical considerations in practice.
- Advocated for patients within the healthcare system to ensure access to appropriate resources and services when needed.
- Conducted comprehensive biopsychosocial assessments to evaluate clients mental health, medical history, social environment, and functional needs, informing individualized treatment planning and service coordination.
- Established appropriate course of treatment and implemented interventions.
- Implemented crisis intervention strategies when needed, ensuring immediate safety measures were in place for at-risk patients.
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 determinants 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 Science - Social Work
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA12-2026
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
Cedarville University
Cedarville, OH2016
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Salt Lake Community College
Salt Lake City, UT 2011
Skills
- Trauma-Informed Care & Service Coordination
- Crisis Management & Intervention
- Multi-Project Management
- Strong Interpersonal Communication & Networking
- Team Leadership & Supervision
- Advocacy & Support
- Behavioral Interventions
- Cultural Competence
- Staff Training & Mentorship
- Clinical Documentation
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
SUD AND SEXUAL VIOLENCE CLINICIAN
Full Circle Recovery Services
01.2023 - 01.2024
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 Science - Social Work
Liberty University
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
Cedarville University
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Salt Lake Community College
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