Sydnee Barrins
San Diego,United States
Summary
Mental health professional dedicated to enhancing client well-being through evidence-based counseling and crisis intervention. Demonstrates strong collaboration with community resources to ensure comprehensive care and continuity. Known for exceptional interpersonal skills and a client-centered approach.
Overview
1
1
Certification
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Intern
Telecare Mobile Crisis Response Team
San Diego, California
01.2026 - Current
- Assist in crisis intervention by providing support to individuals in distress.
- Conduct comprehensive suicide risk, homicide risk, and mental status assessments to determine appropriate interventions and level of care.
- Utilize de-escalation, crisis intervention, and trauma-informed care techniques to stabilize individuals experiencing psychiatric or behavioral health emergencies.
- Collaborate with law enforcement, hospitals, emergency departments, emergency medical services, and community providers to coordinate crisis response and continuity of care.
- Develop and implement safety plans while connecting clients to appropriate mental health, substance use, housing, and community resources.
Substance Use Case Manager
Pacific Recovery
San Diego, California
09.2025 - Current
- Conduct observed and unobserved urine drug screenings in accordance with agency policies.
- Provide case management services to individuals with substance use disorders, assisting clients in achieving treatment goals.
- Monitor client progress, treatment compliance, and recovery milestones through regular follow-up appointments.
- Collaborate with counselors, medical providers, and community agencies to coordinate client care.
- Connect clients with community resources, including housing, healthcare, employment, transportation, and recovery support services.
Mental Health Counselor
CRF Behavioral Healthcare
01.2024 - Current
- Maintain detailed records of client progress in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
- Provide case management services including linking clients to necessary social services or community supports.
- Provide individual and group counseling to clients struggling with mental health and substance use issues.
- Provided crisis intervention services during emergencies, deescalating situations and connecting individuals with appropriate resources for ongoing support.
- Conduct comprehensive risk assessments, implementing targeted interventions to mitigate self-harm behaviors and enhance client safety.
Care Coordinator
Gallagher Benefits Services
01.2023 - 01.2024
- Reported health changes and provide proper documentation to appropriate staff.
- Coordinated medical appointments, errands, and social events through client portal eClinicalWorks.
- Engaged clients through conversation and companionship, promoting independence and meeting social requirements.
- Upheld a safe environment for both staff and residents by adhering to established safety protocols.
- Read and contributed to shift reports and care notes.
Waitress
Olive Garden
08.2019 - 01.2022
- Took orders using standard methods and relayed them to the kitchen staff for faster table turnover, ensuring food freshness.
- Welcomed and escorted guests to tables, while promoting daily specials to boost sales of popular food items.
- Delivered accurate checks and processed bill payments in POS system.
Behavioral Advisor
Franciscan Alliance
07.2020 - 05.2021
- Documented daily occurrences, activities, and incidents in EPIC.
- Ensured resident's stability, safety, health promotion and maintenance, as well as development of daily living skills.
- Conducted group communication pertaining to grief, anger, work, study, communication, addiction, relationships and self-esteem management.
- Resolved conflicts by enforcing policies, ensuring a safe environment and supporting residents with various needs.
- Supported adolescents with emotional and behavioral disorders by creating tailored coping strategies.
Intake Assistant
The Immigration Project
08.2019 - 06.2020
- Scheduled appointments using Legal Server and follow up calls.
- Lead outreach efforts to expand organization by attending workshops and fundraisers.
- Interacted directly with new and existing clients to convey application details, payment methods, legal rights and any essential paperwork for service initiation.
- Conducted interviews with participants to assess eligibility.
Education
Master of Science - Counseling Psychology
California Baptist University
Riverside, CA12-2026
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Illinois State University
Normal, IL12-2019
Minor - Spanish
Illinois State University
Normal, IL12-2019
Skills
- Crisis response
- Risk assessment
- Safety planning
- Resource connection
- Case Management
- Individual counseling
- Documentation Management
Certification
- Level 1 Certified for Peer Mentoring
- Professional Certification in Human Resources Management
- Mandated Reporter for Department of Children and Family Services
- Therapeutic Crisis Intervention Training (TCI)
- CPR/AED Certified
Languages
Spanish
Timeline
Intern
Telecare Mobile Crisis Response Team
01.2026 - Current
Substance Use Case Manager
Pacific Recovery
09.2025 - Current
Mental Health Counselor
CRF Behavioral Healthcare
01.2024 - Current
Care Coordinator
Gallagher Benefits Services
01.2023 - 01.2024
Behavioral Advisor
Franciscan Alliance
07.2020 - 05.2021
Waitress
Olive Garden
08.2019 - 01.2022
Intake Assistant
The Immigration Project
08.2019 - 06.2020
Master of Science - Counseling Psychology
California Baptist University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Illinois State University
Minor - Spanish
Illinois State University