Kristina Gonzales
Swampscott,MA
Summary
Experienced Clinician offering multi-disciplinary approach to client care. Eager to utilize 10+ years of experience to help clients improve conditions and reduce symptoms. Ability to manage crisis situations with at risk youth. Positive and friendly people-person with organized and diligent attitude.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinician
Lynn Public Schools
2022.12 - Current
- Provides assessment and evaluation to identify student, family and school needs that impact learning
- Provides prevention and intervention services to all students referred
- Provides counseling services to address targeted issues impacting school success
- Participates in the school-based Wellness Team to identify and overcome potential barriers impacting regular attendance
- Assists the safety of students by providing crisis intervention and triage support
- Promotes consultation and collaboration with school, family and community providers to support all students
- Advocates for appropriate family support services and family engagement resources
- Supports and provides leadership for Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) initiatives
In-Home Therapist/Outpatient Therapist
Commonwealth Mental Health and Wellness
2020.08 - 2023.12
- Provided structured, goal-oriented therapy on the issues related to the referral of the family
- Completed initial contact and assessment to referred families to develop appropriate/necessary recommendations for future success
- Provided timely feedback to clients and families, fostering open communication and promoting goal achievement.
- Developed treatment goals and participated in ongoing assessment and evaluation of the family's goals.
- Developed and maintained comprehensive case notes, ensuring accurate documentation of client progress.
- Evaluated the efficacy of treatment plans through regular reassessment, making necessary adjustments to ensure continued progress towards client goals.
- Educated family members on mental health issues, enhancing understanding and encouraging full participation in the therapeutic process.
Integrated Behavioral Health Clinician
Moving Forward Counseling Services
2022.05 - 2022.12
- Provided Behavioral Health services in the primary care setting; more specifically, triage patients' needs and provide initial assessment, determine appropriate level of care, engage in crisis intervention as needed
- Provided crisis intervention services, effectively deescalating situations and connecting individuals with appropriate resources.
- Collaborated with primary care providers to ensure coordinated care for clients with co-occurring mental health and medical concerns.
- Provided short term outpatient therapy to a small caseload utilizing the appropriate clinical modality based on diagnoses and risk
- Responded, log, and tracks all incoming BH referrals and process accordingly for initial visits and follow-up to assess level of readiness to commit or engage in long term treatment.
Youth Education Center Program Manager
Catholic Charities Education Center
2018.12 - 2022.05
- Cultivated all operations of the Youth Works and Young Parent Program including employee supervision, day-to-day operations, site management; recruited and selected participants that met WIOA eligibility guidelines and other related responsibilities
- Responsible for maintaining current and revised programmatic information to meet the changing needs and requirements of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act
- Provided wrap around case management services to the participants of the WIOA and Young Parent Program to address the academic, vocational and employment needs of at-risk-youth
- Advised, counseled and assisted students with career pathway development.
- Managed and supervised administrative and daily program operations, complying with policies and regulations.
- Established strong relationships with key stakeholders, ensuring support for program initiatives.
- Developed strategic plans, setting clear objectives and achievable milestones for the team.
- Conducted comprehensive program evaluations, identifying areas for improvement and recommending actionable solutions.
School-Based Clinician
Lynn Public Schools
2015.10 - 2017.06
- Provided individual, family and group therapy to children and families
- Completed assessments and necessary clinical documentation using EPIC Healthcare System
- Provided crisis and case management, made appropriate referrals to outside agencies
- Collaborated with various members of school staff about student’s current presenting behaviors and social-emotional needs, attended IEP/504 meetings as needed.
Adult Partial Program /Case Manager Intern
Salem Hospital/North Shore Medical Center
2014.09 - 2015.08
Clinical Coordinator/Social Worker Intern
Lynn Public Schools, Fallon Elementary School
2012.09 - 2013.06
Education
Master of Social Work - Social Work
Simmons College
Boston, MA08.2015
Bachelor of Arts - Bachelor of Social Work
Salem State University
Salem, MA01.2013
Skills
- Clinical assessment
- Multidisciplinary Approach
- Healthcare systems navigation
- Treatment Planning
- Diagnosis Formulation
- Interdisciplinary team coordination
- Therapeutic Techniques
- Behavioral Interventions
- Clinical Documentation
Certification
- LCSW-MA, 222417
- School Social Worker/School Adjustment Counselor, All Levels, Emergency
Timeline
Clinician
Lynn Public Schools
2022.12 - Current
Integrated Behavioral Health Clinician
Moving Forward Counseling Services
2022.05 - 2022.12
In-Home Therapist/Outpatient Therapist
Commonwealth Mental Health and Wellness
2020.08 - 2023.12
Youth Education Center Program Manager
Catholic Charities Education Center
2018.12 - 2022.05
School-Based Clinician
Lynn Public Schools
2015.10 - 2017.06
Adult Partial Program /Case Manager Intern
Salem Hospital/North Shore Medical Center
2014.09 - 2015.08
Clinical Coordinator/Social Worker Intern
Lynn Public Schools, Fallon Elementary School
2012.09 - 2013.06
Master of Social Work - Social Work
Simmons College
Bachelor of Arts - Bachelor of Social Work
Salem State University
- LCSW-MA, 222417
- School Social Worker/School Adjustment Counselor, All Levels, Emergency
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