Crystal Canizalez
Fountain,CO
Summary
Experienced Behavioral Health Counselor with a strong track record in inpatient and emergency room hospital settings, outpatient programs, and partial hospitalization programs. Committed to providing effective care and mental health education through active participation in the therapeutic process. Skilled in crisis evaluation and substance use dependence. Excels in building rapport with patients while maintaining professional boundaries.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Behavioral HEalth Counselor
UCHealth Memorial Hospital Central
Colorado Springs, CO
02.2024 - Current
- Utilized evidence-based approaches when intervening with clients during a crisis situation.
- Provided trauma-informed care while working with individuals who have experienced traumatic events.
- Provided crisis intervention services to individuals experiencing mental health crises and performed risk evaluations to pinpoint potential crisis indicators.
- Evaluated patients' potential for suicidal or homicidal behaviors, as well as grave disability.
- Evaluated necessity for advanced care through inpatient Behavioral Health hospitalization.
- Responded to crisis situations when severe mental health and behavioral issues arose and facilitated de-escalation of conflicts in order to prevent further escalation.
- Conducted assessments of clients' mental health status and substance use history, and educated clients about available community resources for continued recovery support.
- Supported and counseled patients with drug and alcohol addiction by educating them about detox and withdrawal, medications, addiction, recovery, coping skills, and community resources.
- Analyzed impact of substance abuse on criminal conduct
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to ensure effective patient care.
- Collaborated with local hospitals and law enforcement to secure patients' safety.
- Identified treatment goals based on individual diagnosis and history.
- Developed coping strategies for patients including self-care and relaxation techniques
- Guided families on recognizing symptoms of mental health problems to support interventions.
- Provided immediate support for urgent mental health concerns raised by clients or family members
- Collected information about patients through interviews, observation, or tests.
- Participated in crisis prevention and intervention training programs.
- Adhered to state regulations in clinical documentation
Behavioral Health Specialist
UC Health Memorial Hospital Central
Colorado Springs, CO
10.2021 - 02.2024
- Evaluated client conditions, recommending suitable treatments.
- Engaged in evaluating patient conditions.
- Collaborated with Spanish-speaking patients
- Addressed behavioral crises promptly and effectively
- Advised relatives on managing client and patient care
- Facilitated patient discussions to promote self-reflection and understanding.
- Adapted treatment strategies to align with patient status changes.
- Served as a patient advocate, ensuring coordination of necessary services.
- Guided individuals in stress management techniques.
- Assessed patients for risk of suicide attempts or harmful behavior toward others.
- Directed clients to relevant community services
- Collaborated with mental health professionals and other staff members to perform clinical assessments or develop treatment plans.
- Supported patients in adapting to life changes with personalized and group counseling.
- Assisted clients to develop skills for problem resolution
- Encouraged smooth transition processes for patient discharge.
Office Manager
Alaniz Propane, LLC
, TX
07.2020 - 03.2021
- Collaborated with colleagues to maintain efficient daily operations.
- Coordinated schedules and ensured efficient resource allocation
- Guided administrative staff in understanding company policies
- Enhanced operational productivity through strategic office system implementation
- Explained and clarified work procedures to team members
- Administered payroll and maintained proper documentation of employee personnel.
- Managed various activities for optimal office performance
- Implemented company protocols for seamless daily operations
Counseling Intern/Flex Care Coordinator
Mind Above Matter LLC
, TX
06.2018 - 04.2019
- Supported teens participating in PHP and IOP initiatives
- Developed engaging exercises supporting educational objectives
- Gathered client data via interviews, observations, tests
- Maintained related documentation accurately
- Contributed to group therapy discussions
- Enhanced understanding in therapy sessions by providing translation assistance
- Conducted crisis intervention and safety plan protocols.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions for patient engagement
Education
M.A - Counseling Emphasis Clinical Psychology
Southwestern Adventist University
Keene, TX12.2018
B.S - Psychology
Southwestern Adventist University
05.2015
CPI Nonviolent Crisis Intervention
Crisis Prevention Institute
Basic Life Support (BLS)
American Heart Association
SBIRT Training
SBIRT in Colorado
Peer Assistance Services, LLC11.2022
Suicide Prevention
CAMS-Care
Recovery-Oriented Cognitive Therapy (CT-R)
Beck Institute
2023
Trauma Informed Care
Trauma Informed Care Workshop
Colorado Springs, CO04-2024
Skills
- Behavioral Health Evaluations
- Cognitive Behavior Therapy
- Treatment Planning and Implementation
- Crisis Evaluation and Intervention
- Safety and Risk Assessments
- Suicide Risk Assessments
- Psychiatric Population Familiarity
- Addiction Medicine
- Knowledge of Military culture
- Knowledgeable in Electroconvulsive (ECT) Therapy
- Knowledgeable in Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) Therapy
- Clinical Documentation
- Suicide Prevention
- Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI)
- Psychotropic medications knowledge
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Attention to Detail
- Positive patient experiences
- Crisis Intervention
- Client goal planning
- Cultural Competency
- Psychiatric and Mental Health Care
Languages
Spanish
Full Professional
Certification
- Licensed Professional Candidate Counselor (LPC-C)
Accomplishments
Robin Shawe, LPC, LAC Zero Suicide Coordinator / Behavioral Health Supervisor UCHealth Memorial Hospital Central 1400 E. Boulder Street Colorado Springs, Colorado 80909
O 719-365-7902 C 719-433-5580F 719-365- 8980 Robin.shawe@uchealth.org
Lori Montano, LCSW Behavioral Health Supervisor at UCHealth Memorial Hospital Central
1400 E. Boulder Street Colorado Springs, Colorado 80909
O 719-365-7902 lori.montano@uchealth.org
Damian McCabe, LCSW Director of Behavioral Health – Military Affairs, Director of Behavioral Health, UCHealth – Southern Region
1400 E. Boulder St. Colorado Springs, Colorado 80909
O 719-365-6130 damian.mccabe@uchealth.org
Michele Armstrong, MA, LPC Consulting Liaison Clinician Behavioral Health UCHealth Memorial Hospital 1400 E. Boulder Street Colorado Springs, CO 80909
O 719-365-6606 F 719-365-6101 Michele.Armstrong@uchealth.org
Kenneth Curtner, LCSW Behavioral Health Manager / UCHealth Southern Region
1400 E. Boulder St. Colorado Springs, Colorado 80909
O 719-365-5966 Kenneth.curtner@uchealth.org
Timeline
Behavioral HEalth Counselor
UCHealth Memorial Hospital Central
02.2024 - Current
Behavioral Health Specialist
UC Health Memorial Hospital Central
10.2021 - 02.2024
Office Manager
Alaniz Propane, LLC
07.2020 - 03.2021
Counseling Intern/Flex Care Coordinator
Mind Above Matter LLC
06.2018 - 04.2019
M.A - Counseling Emphasis Clinical Psychology
Southwestern Adventist University
B.S - Psychology
Southwestern Adventist University
CPI Nonviolent Crisis Intervention
Crisis Prevention Institute
Basic Life Support (BLS)
American Heart Association
SBIRT Training
SBIRT in Colorado
Suicide Prevention
CAMS-Care
Recovery-Oriented Cognitive Therapy (CT-R)
Beck Institute
- Licensed Professional Candidate Counselor (LPC-C)
Trauma Informed Care
Trauma Informed Care Workshop
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