Maximiano Castillo
Santa Cruz,CA
Summary
Currently receiving my Bachelors in Psychology at University of California, Santa Cruz, I am highly motivated to take risk and new challenges along my journey. I am embracing and soaking in new information to help apply my education to a real world setting such as my personal life, work, and family. As a former Student Program Coordinator for El Centro, it has enhance my skills which include multitasking, time management, and being able to work under pressure while adapting to new situations. Working for El Centro, a group dedicated to making a community for Latinx students at UC Santa Cruz, has greatly impacted my life with staying connected to my roots and the traditions of being a Mexican-American. While interning at the Homeless Person Health Project, I engaged with people experiencing homelessness with substance use disorder, working with high utilizer of the ER, housing case managers, medication-assisted treatment (MAT) case managers, and medical case managers who work with patients who have chronic health issues.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Mental Health Intern
Homeless Persons Health Project
Santa Cruz, CA
12.2023 - 06.2024
- Engaging people experiencing homelessness with substance use disorder into treatment options utilizing principles of harm reduction
- Assisted patient engagement, intake, MAT protocols, induction, follow-up case management, and support groups
- Shadowing integrated behavioral health staff for the medication-assisted treatment program, including medical providers, medical assistants, MAT case managers, social workers, and psychiatric nurse practitioners
Student Program Coordinator
El Centro ~ UC Santa Cruz Resource Center
Santa Cruz, CA
09.2023 - Current
- Utilized social media platforms to promote upcoming events related to programming initiatives.
- Respond to students needs either through email or at the Resource Center
- Coordinated with faculty and staff members to plan and implement student programs.
Mentor
Child Mind Institute ~ Youth Mental Health Academy
Torrance, CA
06.2023 - 09.2023
- Educate students about Mental Health/General Psychology
- Planned proactive tutoring and study program for mentored youth to aid in maintaining academic progress.
- Encouraged open dialogue between mentor and mentee pairs to promote trust, respect and understanding of different perspectives.
Education
Associate of Arts Degree in Psychology, AA in Arts and Humanities, AA in Social and Behavioral Science -
East Los Angeles College
06.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of California, Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz, CA06-2024
Pasadena City College
06.2022
Skills
- Leadership
- Active Listening
- Customer Service
- Attention to Detail
- Proficient in Canva
- Proficient in EPIC
- Efficient in WORD and Excel
- Languages: Spanish (Intermediate)
Certification
- California Child Abuse Mandated Reporter
- Working More Effectively with the LGBTQ+ Community
- An introduction to Trauma-Informed Care
- Youth Mental Health First Aid USA
Timeline
Mental Health Intern
Homeless Persons Health Project
12.2023 - 06.2024
Student Program Coordinator
El Centro ~ UC Santa Cruz Resource Center
09.2023 - Current
Mentor
Child Mind Institute ~ Youth Mental Health Academy
06.2023 - 09.2023
Associate of Arts Degree in Psychology, AA in Arts and Humanities, AA in Social and Behavioral Science -
East Los Angeles College
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of California, Santa Cruz
Pasadena City College
- California Child Abuse Mandated Reporter
- Working More Effectively with the LGBTQ+ Community
- An introduction to Trauma-Informed Care
- Youth Mental Health First Aid USA
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