Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Certification
References
Timeline
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REGINA DAO

Chula Vista

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Psychiatric Technician

CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS
San Diego
04.2015 - Current
  • Medication administration
  • Provide medical and mental health care within a high-level correctional mental health setting.
  • Medical emergency first responder
  • Crisis response
  • Peer support

Crisis Counselor Volunteer

CRISIS TEXTLINE
06.2024 - 12.2024
  • Utilized crisis intervention skills to de-escalate and support individuals during moments of emotional distress.

Direct Staff

BEHAVIOR RESPITE IN ACTION
Covina
03.2013 - 04.2015
  • Provided direct support to individuals diagnosed with Autism by promoting independence, social interaction and use of verbal skills.
  • Built strong relationships with families through providing effective communication skills and meeting the needs of the client.

Education

Master of Arts (M.A.) - Marriage and Family Therapy

Alliant International University
US

B.A. - Psychology

Los Angeles Pacific University
CA
12.2025

Psychiatric Technician Program - Psychology

Mt. San Antonio College
Walnut, California
06.2014

Skills

  • Professional Skills: CERNER qualified, behavioral assessment, multidisciplinary support
  • Collaboration and Interpersonal Skills: Effective communication and demonstrated flexibility in a high-stakes environment
  • Health and Crisis Skills: Emergency response, nursing interventions, crisis intervention and de-escalation

Affiliations

  • CDCR (California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation) Peer Support Member
  • Bargaining 18 Union Representative
  • AAMFT Member

Certification

  • CPI Certified (Non-violent Crisis Intervention)
  • Stop the Bleed
  • QPR Gatekeeper Training (Suicide Prevention)
  • BLS & CPR Certified
  • California Psychiatric Technician License: PT 37807

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Crisis Counselor Volunteer

CRISIS TEXTLINE
06.2024 - 12.2024

Psychiatric Technician

CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS
04.2015 - Current

Direct Staff

BEHAVIOR RESPITE IN ACTION
03.2013 - 04.2015

Master of Arts (M.A.) - Marriage and Family Therapy

Alliant International University

B.A. - Psychology

Los Angeles Pacific University

Psychiatric Technician Program - Psychology

Mt. San Antonio College
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