ALEXANDRA J. PRECIADO
San Diego
Summary
Professional with experience in guiding individuals through recovery processes. Skilled in motivational interviewing, crisis intervention, and personalized care planning. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results. Flexible and dependable, adapting to changing needs while fostering supportive environment. Highly capable in building trust and rapport with clients, ensuring effective communication and progress.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Peer Recovery Coach
Mobile Crisis Response Team
08.2023 - 10.2024
- Delivered psychoeducation to individuals and families in mental health crises, coordinating care and ensuring inclusive support through follow up services
- Implemented suicide prevention strategies and mental health crisis interventions to stabilize client's distress
- Facilitated safety planning by applying crisis intervention to ensure client's safety in compliance with mandated reporting protocols
- Collaborated with community partners, connecting clients to appropriate support systems to promote long-term recovery
- Gathered information about useful resources and helped coordinate referrals.
Behavioral Therapist
Creative Solutions for Hope
02.2022 - 08.2023
- Maintained detailed documentation of client progress, communicating updates regularly to supervisory staff
- Reduced challenging behaviors by conducting functional behavior assessments and developing appropriate interventions.
- Maintained professional boundaries with parents and caregivers while building strong support networks to support treatment goals.
- Implemented crisis prevention measures when necessary to maintain safety within therapy sessions.
- Promoted social skill development in group settings using targeted activities and role-playing exercises.
Unit Supply Specialist
California Army National Guard
01.2018 - 01.2024
- Prepared detailed reports on unit inventory and expenditures to inform senior personnel.
- Maintained a high level of security by adhering to strict military guidelines in the handling and storage of classified materials.
- Ensured accurate forecasting of supply requirements through close collaboration with unit leaders and knowledge of operational plans.
Point of Sale Associate
Kohl's
10.2016 - 08.2020
- Handled cash with high accuracy and took care to check bills for fraud.
- Supported loss prevention efforts by adhering to store policies and procedures in handling merchandise and transactions.
- Managed high volume periods effectively by maintaining focus under pressure while maintaining a friendly demeanor towards customers.
Education
Master of Arts - Clinical Counseling
Alliant International University
03-2026
Bachelor of Arts - Psychological Science
California State University San Marcos
08.2023
Skills
- Resource referrals
- Self-care techniques
- Professional ethics
- Client advocacy
Certification
- Certified Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialist, CalMHSA, Completed January 2024
- Mental Health First Aid, National Council For Mental Health Wellbeing, Completed Completed April 2023
- Crisis Prevention and Intervention (CPI), Crisis Preventions Institute, Valid through August 2025
- Basic Life Support (BLS), American Heart Association, Valid through August 2025
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Peer Recovery Coach
Mobile Crisis Response Team
08.2023 - 10.2024
Behavioral Therapist
Creative Solutions for Hope
02.2022 - 08.2023
Unit Supply Specialist
California Army National Guard
01.2018 - 01.2024
Point of Sale Associate
Kohl's
10.2016 - 08.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Psychological Science
California State University San Marcos
- Certified Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialist, CalMHSA, Completed January 2024
- Mental Health First Aid, National Council For Mental Health Wellbeing, Completed Completed April 2023
- Crisis Prevention and Intervention (CPI), Crisis Preventions Institute, Valid through August 2025
- Basic Life Support (BLS), American Heart Association, Valid through August 2025
Master of Arts - Clinical Counseling
Alliant International University
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