Cris Roman
Blaine
Summary
Results-driven mental health and logistics professional specializing in client care. Expertise in creating comprehensive treatment plans and implementing therapeutic interventions that enhance functional capabilities for clients dealing with trauma and emotional challenges. Demonstrated success in improving organizational efficiency through strategic resource management.
Overview
43
43
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Personal Care Assistant
Consumer Directs
St. Cloud
06.2016 - Current
- Cared for clients with PTSD and TBI in Central Minnesota, delivering therapeutic interventions to enhance functional capabilities.
- Supported clients with daily living activities and personal hygiene, promoting independence and dignity.
- Monitored client health and reported changes to healthcare professionals.
- Provided companionship and emotional support, fostering improved client well-being and emotional resilience.
Virtual Psychotherapist
Spring Health
New York
01.2022 - 08.2025
- Licensed therapists provide on-line therapy to clients via face-to-face telemedicine, phone calls or real time messaging. Expect to work with a variety of clients ranging from troubled adolescents to couples to clinically depressed adults to victims of trauma.
- Conducted individual therapy sessions for diverse client populations.
- Developed personalized treatment plans based on client needs and goals.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to enhance client care strategies.
Outpatient Therapist and Family Based Services
Swift County Benson Health Services
Benson
09.2016 - 08.2017
- Worked as both an outpatient therapist and family service worker in Swift County. Developed DA’s, treatment plans and maintained progress notes. Continue to specialize in depression, trauma and personality disorders/emotional dysregulation. Unfortunately, the rural hospital in Benson decided to terminate all mental health services in August, 2017.
- Provided individual therapy sessions to diverse patient populations.
- Developed treatment plans based on client assessments and needs.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient care.
P/T Family Services
Greater Minnesota Family Services and Accurate Home Health
Stearns County
08.2013 - 09.2016
- Worked within the CTSS program to deliver therapeutic and skills services to families with troubled youth. These were interim part-time positions that I took in order to gain more family hours as per the requirements of MFT licensure as well as care for an aging, dying relative.
Outpatient Therapist, MFT Licensure Candidate
Northern Pines Mental Health Clinic
Long Prairie
05.2011 - 08.2013
- Work with individuals, couples and families as part of an extensive Community Mental Health program. Specialize in depression, grief counseling, PTSD and personality disorders, utilizing methods involving Adlerian, cognitive-behavioral and DBT as well as technologies, such as EMDR. Adept at diagnostic assessment and treatment planning.
Hennepin County Homeless Act Team Case Manager
People, Inc.
St. Paul
02.2008 - 12.2010
- This intensive alternative to traditional case management involved an 8-person team providing services for SPMI adults who are homeless. Services ranged from utilizing any number of MI symptom management/behavioral techniques to finding housing, taking into account the fact that the majority of clients had both MI/CD, i.e. dual diagnoses. The multi-disciplinary approach allowed each team member maximum flexibility, and the ability to deal with every client, in meeting the very specific individual needs of this target population.
Outreach Project Coordinator
Jewish Vocational Services
Minnetonka
02.2005 - 07.2007
- Supported by funding from Hennepin County, this contracted project aimed at assessing vocational needs for the population of West Hennepin County, including the areas of Rogers, Maple Grove, Maple Plain, Orono, Long Lake, Mound, Spring Park and Minnetonka. It involved contact with civic and religious leaders, educators and counselors and the at-risk population itself.
- Interviewed several hundred dislocated and unemployed workers to identify specific vocational needs, contributing to data-driven service recommendations.
- Created a plan to integrate existing Hennepin County Library infrastructure with vocational and mental health counseling, enhancing service accessibility and effectiveness in outlying areas.
General Manager, The Denver Uplink
Teleport International
Denver
01.1983 - 12.2002
- Oversaw day-to-day operations of fixed satellite earth station in Morrison, Colorado, managing administrative affairs in downtown Denver office and operating satellite communications equipment. Directed client and vendor negotiations, marketing, purchasing, and personnel requirements, finalizing contracts, determining wages, and managing benefits program.
- Transformed company from loss to profit within two years, succeeding two previous managers, and doubled client base over five years.
- Directed operational strategies to enhance service delivery and customer satisfaction.
- Managed cross-functional teams to ensure seamless project execution and collaboration.
- Oversaw budgeting processes to align financial planning with organizational goals.
Education
M.A. - Adlerian Psychotherapy
Adler Graduate School
Minneapolis, MN01-2006
B.A. - Psychology, Journalism
University of Maryland
College Park, MD01-1974
Skills
- Client relations
- Staff development
- Planning and scheduling
- Operations oversight
- Logistics management
- Budget management
- Facilities design
- Human resources administration
- Team building and training
- Creative management
- Award-winning writing
Certification
Colorado Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist - 2018
Timeline
Virtual Psychotherapist
Spring Health
01.2022 - 08.2025
Outpatient Therapist and Family Based Services
Swift County Benson Health Services
09.2016 - 08.2017
Personal Care Assistant
Consumer Directs
06.2016 - Current
P/T Family Services
Greater Minnesota Family Services and Accurate Home Health
08.2013 - 09.2016
Outpatient Therapist, MFT Licensure Candidate
Northern Pines Mental Health Clinic
05.2011 - 08.2013
Hennepin County Homeless Act Team Case Manager
People, Inc.
02.2008 - 12.2010
Outreach Project Coordinator
Jewish Vocational Services
02.2005 - 07.2007
General Manager, The Denver Uplink
Teleport International
01.1983 - 12.2002
M.A. - Adlerian Psychotherapy
Adler Graduate School
B.A. - Psychology, Journalism
University of Maryland