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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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, CA05-2021
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
- CBEST, Present
- CADC l 06/2025
- CPR Certification 07/31/25
- CPR/AED/First Aid, 72FCC2
- AMFT: 133821 07/2025
Master's - Counseling Psychology
California Baptist University
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