Matthew Brandon Gonzalez

Director Staff Development @ Crestwood Behavioral Health

Fremont, California, United States

About

I am a dedicated psychology graduate from San José State University with extensive managerial experience. Throughout my career, I have excelled in handling patient health information and insurance with the utmost professionalism and attention to detail. My background in psychology enables me to understand and support individuals effectively, while my managerial skills ensure efficient and effective operations. Committed to excellence and ethical standards, I strive to provide exceptional service and support in all my professional endeavors.

Experience

  • Crestwood Behavioral Health, Inc. (San Jose, California, United States · On-site)
    • Director of Staff Development
      May 2025 - Present · 1 yr 3 mos

      - Develop, implement, and oversee mental health training programs for staff and community members. - Ensure staff are trained in evidence-based programs like PRO-ACT, WRAP, DBT, and other mental health support courses. - Assess training needs and design tailored programs to enhance staff skills and patient care. - Schedule, coordinate, and track training sessions, workshops, and certifications. - Facilitate or organize training delivered by internal/external experts. - Provide resources and support to help staff apply mental health strategies in their work. - Monitor training compliance, participation, and effectiveness through evaluations. - Maintain up-to-date knowledge on best practices in mental health education. - Assist with community outreach program to promote mental health awareness. The coordinator will assess training needs, schedule sessions, track participation, and evaluate program effectiveness to enhance staff competency and improve patient care.

    • Mental Health Case Manager
      Jul 2024 - May 2025 · 11 mos

      - Providing compassionate mental health placements & outpatient services to empower individuals in need. - Managing legal proceedings related to “5150, 5250, 5270 holds” and Conservatorship cases. - Engaging directly with clients to assess needs and connect them with vital resources.

  • Assembly Technician at Mawi DNA Technologies
    Dec 2020 - Mar 2025 · 4 yrs 4 mos

    - Assemble, calibrate, and test precision instruments and devices for DNA analysis. - Follow detailed schematics, SOPs, and quality control protocols to ensure product reliability. - Inspect components for defects and troubleshoot assembly issues. - Maintain a clean, organized, and safe workspace in compliance with industry standards. - Collaborate with engineers and QA teams to improve manufacturing processes. - Document assembly steps, test results, and deviations accurately.

  • Stanford Health Care (Palo Alto, California, United States · On-site)
    • Patient Access Representative
      Sep 2023 - Jul 2024 · 11 mos

    • Dietary Assistant
      Apr 2022 - Sep 2023 · 1 yr 6 mos

  • Caregiver at Home Helpers Home Care
    Sep 2022 - Oct 2023 · 1 yr 2 mos

  • Assistant Manager at Little Caesars Pizza
    Nov 2017 - Apr 2023 · 5 yrs 6 mos