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Nathaniel Zwail

Oceanside,CA

Summary

Dynamic mental health professional with extensive experience at Crownview Co-Occurring Institute, excelling in crisis intervention and case management. Proven ability to motivate clients and enhance program compliance, while effectively managing staff and resources. Skilled in motivational interviewing and organization, ensuring optimal client outcomes in challenging environments.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Milieu Interventionist

Crownview Co-Occurring Institute
Oceanside, CA
03.2023 - Current

• Provide real-time crisis intervention and de-escalation.

• Collaborate with therapists and medical professionals for seamless care.

• Facilitate client engagement and compliance in treatment plans.

• Conduct check-ins, support skill-building, and manage group dynamics.

Facility Manager

Crownview Co-Occurring Institute
Oceanside, CA
10.2022 - 03.2023
  • Managing a large amount of mental health clients while they participate in group therapy
  • Organizing group therapy rooms
  • Getting all of the clients to their appointments on time
  • De-escalate Clients when needed
  • Communicating with the treatment team to make sure all of the client’s billable hours are being met.

Milieu Manager

Crownview Co-Occurring Institute
Oceanside, CA
08.2021 - 10.2022
  • Driving from facility to facility to conduct crisis interventions and de-escalate mental health clients
  • Convincing struggling clients to stay program compliant
  • Supporting and managing the on-site staff.

House Manager/Case Manager

Crownview Co-Occurring Institute
Oceanside, CA
03.2020 - 08.2021
  • Managing a house of clients that suffer from drug addiction and mental health issues
  • Supporting the clients with their specific case management needs such as court date appearances to medical appointments
  • Keeping the clients motivated to continue their treatment
  • Managing the on-site staff.

Activity Manager

Crownview Co-Occurring Institute
Oceanside, CA
05.2019 - 03.2020
  • Organizing and executing various activities for mental health clients
  • Managing staff and clients in a large environment.

Support Staff

Crownview Co-Occurring Institute
Oceanside, CA
02.2018 - 05.2019
  • Supporting mental health clients in their day to day living, life skills, medication compliance, and de-escalation.
  • Teamwork. Working with other support staff to complete tasks and keep the clients safe.

Education

Associate of Arts - Digital Media/Film

FIDM/Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising
Los Angeles, CA
01.2013

Psychology

Palomar College
San Marcos, CA

Skills

  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Crisis Intervention
  • Case Management
  • Addiction/Mental Health Counseling
  • Organization
  • Group Management

Affiliations

  • I volunteer at the First Step House. FSH is a 10 day non medical detox. There are 2 locations and I volunteer at both locations.
  • Over 8 years of sobriety. I sponsor/mentor multiple men who are also trying to live a sober life.
  • For fun I enjoy reading, hiking, rock climbing, and learning new skills to better myself.

Timeline

Milieu Interventionist

Crownview Co-Occurring Institute
03.2023 - Current

Facility Manager

Crownview Co-Occurring Institute
10.2022 - 03.2023

Milieu Manager

Crownview Co-Occurring Institute
08.2021 - 10.2022

House Manager/Case Manager

Crownview Co-Occurring Institute
03.2020 - 08.2021

Activity Manager

Crownview Co-Occurring Institute
05.2019 - 03.2020

Support Staff

Crownview Co-Occurring Institute
02.2018 - 05.2019

Associate of Arts - Digital Media/Film

FIDM/Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising

Psychology

Palomar College
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