Christine Kendrick
Hemet
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Behavioral Health Specialist with three years of experience supporting the Western Region Family Preservation Court program through Riverside County Behavioral Health. Expertise in addiction counseling, case management, and recovery support empowers parents navigating open Child Protective Services cases. Proficient in the court referral process, treatment planning, and collaborative care coordination with county providers, treatment contractors, and court partners. Recognized for fostering strong professional relationships and advocating for client-centered, trauma-informed services that promote recovery, family reunification, and long-term wellness in alignment with county program goals.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Behavioral Health Specialist 3
Riverside County RUHS-BH
Moreno Valley, CA
05.2022 - Current
- Addiction Counseling & Relapse Prevention
- Case Management & Care Coordination
- CPS & Family Preservation Court Procedures
- Referral Process Management
- Client Advocacy & Support Services
- Treatment Planning & Documentation
- Trauma-Informed & Client-Centered Care
- Interagency Collaboration & Relationship Building
- Progress Reporting & Compliance Monitoring
- Motivational Interviewing Techniques
- Crisis Intervention & De-escalation
- Confidentiality & Ethical Standards in Behavioral Health
Addiction Counselor
MFI Recovery A Women's Place
Riverside , CA
03.2020 - 04.2022
- Collaborated with physicians to determine effective combination of therapy and medical treatments for patients in recovery.
- Developed professional relationships with referring agencies to improve communication related to intakes and to increase business for facility.
- Created treatment or service plan meeting each client's individualized needs.
- Supervised overall client services and acted as liaison between clients, caregivers and service providers.
Department Manager
Walmart
San Jacinto, CA
10.2005 - 05.2012
- Partnered with merchandising team to plan and execute floor moves, merchandise placement and overall sales set-up.
- Communicated with managers of other departments to maintain transparency.
- Developed empowering employee culture focused on equipping employees to independently meet customer needs.
- Kept employee workloads fair and balanced to achieve objectives while maintaining high job satisfaction.
- Managed team of 10 employees, overseeing hiring, training, and professional growth of employees
Education
Certificate - Businesses Office Administration
UEI College
Riverside, CA07-2016
Certificate - Addiction Counseling
San Bernardino Valley College
San Bernardino, CA12-2022
Associate of Arts - Human Services
San Bernardino Valley College
San Bernardino, CA06-2024
Associate of Arts - Social And Behavioral Science
San Bernardino Valley College
San Bernardino, CA06-2024
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
California State University, San Bernardino
San Bernardino, CA05-2026
Skills
- Crisis Intervention
- Clinical documentation accuracy
- Coordinating local resource referrals
- Effective task prioritization
- Support for clinic operations
- Adherence to ethical practices
- Effective problem resolution
- Collaborative team development
- Commitment to professional standards
Accomplishments
Awarded Counselor of the Year by Riverside County Behavioral Health in 2023.
Timeline
Behavioral Health Specialist 3
Riverside County RUHS-BH
05.2022 - Current
Addiction Counselor
MFI Recovery A Women's Place
03.2020 - 04.2022
Department Manager
Walmart
10.2005 - 05.2012
Certificate - Addiction Counseling
San Bernardino Valley College
Associate of Arts - Human Services
San Bernardino Valley College
Associate of Arts - Social And Behavioral Science
San Bernardino Valley College
Certificate - Businesses Office Administration
UEI College
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
California State University, San Bernardino