Paul Castro

• Provided field based intensive behavioral health services as a Clinical II worker within a Full Service Partnership program supporting high acuity clients with severe mental health needs
• Delivered strengths based interventions in homes, schools, JDF, and community settings to support stabilization and recovery
• Conducted outreach and coordination with TCBH clients, school staff, families, and community partners to ensure continuity of care and engagement in services
• Supported crisis response and participated in 5150 assessments at Adventist Health, assisting with risk evaluation and safety planning
• Provided therapeutic support within Juvenile Detention Facility settings, focusing on behavioral stabilization, coping skills, and structured intervention
• Assisted clinicians with treatment plan implementation, progress monitoring, and documentation in electronic health records
• Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams including therapists, probation, medical providers, and housing supports to coordinate services and discharge planning
• Supported linkage to ongoing community resources including outpatient mental health, psychiatry, housing, and case management services
• Maintained timely documentation of client contacts, interventions, risk concerns, and progress updates
• Promoted engagement, stability, and recovery through consistent follow up, rapport building, and client centered support

• Provided field based behavioral health support through county services for individuals experiencing severe mental health symptoms and functional impairment
• Assisted with ongoing engagement and linkage to community resources including housing, medical care, and outpatient mental health services
• Supported Clt stabilization in home and community settings through practical coaching, problem solving, and structured interventions
• Observed and reported behavioral changes, risk concerns, and progress updates to licensed clinicians and multidisciplinary teams
• Participated in crisis response efforts including de escalation, safety planning, and coordination with emergency and psychiatric services when needed
• Supported treatment plan goals by reinforcing coping strategies and encouraging follow through with recommended services and appointments
• Completed timely documentation of field contacts, interventions, and Clt responses in county electronic health records system
• Collaborated with families, caregivers, schools, and service providers to strengthen support systems around Clt needs
• Assisted with transitions of care including hospital discharge follow up and linkage back into community based services
• Promoted stability and safety in the community setting through consistent outreach, rapport building, and supportive accountability
• Maintained regular communication with clinical staff to ensure continuity of care and accurate tracking of Clt progress and needs

• Provide direct support to individuals in a residential treatment setting for substance use and co occurring mental health needs
• Facilitate individual and group counseling sessions focused on recovery goals, coping skills, and relapse prevention
• Support treatment plan objectives through ongoing engagement, skill building, and behavioral reinforcement
• Observe and document Clt behavior, progress, and changes in functioning in real time within a structured 24 hour environment
• Respond to crisis situations using de escalation techniques while maintaining a safe and therapeutic milieu
• Communicate significant clinical observations to multidisciplinary treatment team to support coordinated care
• Assist with psychoeducational groups focused on recovery education, emotional regulation, and life skills development
• Support daily structure and program expectations to promote accountability and stability in the residential setting
• Collaborate with clinical staff, case management, and medical providers to support continuity of care
• Contribute to discharge planning by connecting individuals to community resources and aftercare supports
• Reinforce independent living skills and recovery oriented routines to support long term stabilization and recovery outcomes

• Completed core counseling functions and gained hands-on experience.