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Charlene Baird

Seal Beach

Summary

I am experienced in the field of counseling, case management, and social work. I received my B.A. in Sociology from Sonoma State University and was on the Deans list. I have a M.S. in Counseling Psychology from CBU and have diverse experiences working with multiple populations. I feel driven to provide hope, compassion, and opportunity to individuals in need as well as the community as a whole.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

AMFT

Revival Mental Health
Fountain Valley, CA
06.2023 - Current
  • AMFT providing clinical services in a mental Health Residential setting to clients coming from hospitalized care
  • Responsibilities include individual and group therapy, BPS, Columbia, depressed, anxiety assessments, UR progress notes, and family interaction and therapy

Behavioral Health Clinician

County of Orange Health Care Agency
Santa Ana, CA
01.2023 - 06.2023
  • Provide group and individual counseling services for substance abuse treatment
  • Engage in assessments and screening process to ensure appropriate level of care
  • Provide resources and community support to allow for continuity of care

AMFT

Windward Way Recovery
Newport Beach, CA
08.2022 - 01.2023
  • Provide individual and group therapy consisting of psycho education, CBT, ACT, DBT, Seeking Safety, and relapse prevention
  • Engage in BPS assessment to determine therapeutic goals and treatment planning as well as diagnosis for medical necessity

AMFT

Blue Coast Behavioral Health
Newport Beach, CA
01.2022 - 08.2022
  • Provide individual therapy and facilitate groups
  • Provide assessments and determine diagnosis for substance abuse treatment

Counselor 1

Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian
Newport Beach, CA
11.2020 - 01.2022
  • Observe medications administered, facilitate groups, apply CBT, DBT, and also provide evidence based curriculum

Student Intern Therapist

Jewish Children and Family Services
Long Beach, CA
08.2020 - 07.2021
  • Intern for school based program, assisted youth ages 5 to 18, providing individual therapy services

Behavioral Health Specialist

Riverside County Behavioral Health
Riverside, CA
10.2017 - 08.2020
  • Responsibilities include case management, counseling support, collaboration with other agencies, and crisis intervention

Education

Master's - Counseling Psychology

California Baptist University
Riverside, CA
05-2021

Bachelor of Arts - Sociology

Sonoma State University
05.2007

Skills

  • Friendly, positive attitude
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Problem-solving
  • Time management
  • Attention to detail
  • Flexible and adaptable
  • Dependable and responsible
  • Critical thinking
  • Computer skills
  • Organizational skills
  • Active listening

Certification

  • CBEST, Present
  • CADC l 06/2025
  • CPR Certification 07/31/25
  • CPR/AED/First Aid, 72FCC2
  • AMFT: 133821 07/2025

Timeline

AMFT

Revival Mental Health
06.2023 - Current

Behavioral Health Clinician

County of Orange Health Care Agency
01.2023 - 06.2023

AMFT

Windward Way Recovery
08.2022 - 01.2023

AMFT

Blue Coast Behavioral Health
01.2022 - 08.2022

Counselor 1

Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian
11.2020 - 01.2022

Student Intern Therapist

Jewish Children and Family Services
08.2020 - 07.2021

Behavioral Health Specialist

Riverside County Behavioral Health
10.2017 - 08.2020

Bachelor of Arts - Sociology

Sonoma State University

Master's - Counseling Psychology

California Baptist University
Charlene Baird