Matt Chrystal Lpc, Ncc, Acs Email & Phone Number

Springfield Township, Nj, Us

Springfield Township, Nj, Us

Fords, New Jersey, United States

Team Leader - Residential Intensive Supportive Housing - provides the lead clinical and administrative supervision for CSS services. Coordinates intake/referrals, assessment, person-centered planning and clinical supervision. Supervises program day to day service provisions and provides direct services for people with serious mental illness.

Fords, New Jersey

Create and Maintain : A wellness and recovery oriented environment by using person-first language, respectful documentation, and person centered planning. Housing Assistance :Help individuals in their search for safe, affordable housing needs/preference assessments with individualsAssist individuals in gathering, completing, and submitting application forms and other documents required by government agenciesEnsure that all certification appointments and inspections are carried out as requiredMonitors the condition of all properties when visiting residents. Responsibilities :Conduct comprehensive assessments and service plans, assessing the areas of housing, mental health, vocational, co-occurring disorder, and social needsImplement evidenced based practices, including the use of MI and CBT skills, in order to promote recoveryProvide supportive counseling, medication education, mental health education and early crisis interventionProvide on-going support services and individual monitoring in a team approach via frequent face-to-face contact Advocates on behalf of the individual in order to secure all entitlement and to remove barriers to needed servicesAccompanies individuals to appointments as needed; provides transportation as necessary Assist individuals with developing a supportive network in the community, including use of self-help centers, and career development centersAssess individual’s daily living skills, and teach individuals ADL skillsCoordination of Services :Coordinates and integrates services from multiple providers via service delivery monitoring, case conference and other collateral contact and systems reviewAttends weekly supervision and team meetings Program Evaluation/Reporting :Completes all statistical reports related to services provided on a daily basisMaintains individual’s records according to policy and procedures

New Jersey

Providing in-home and telehealth counseling for children and families.

Hillside, New Jersey

Facilitate graduate level courses in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Career Counseling/Development, Group Processing, Practicum and Internship in Counseling I & II.

Springfield, Nj

Organizer/Producer for a variety of social events and concerts including:- Organizer/Producer/ Host of the annual Garden State Beard & Mustache Competitions in Asbury Park, NJ- Organizer/Producer/Host of the annual Beard & Mustache Championship of the Universe at the Golden Nugget Hotel and Casino in Atlantic City, NJ- Organizer/Producer/Committee Member of the annual "A Night of Bourbon and Beards" at the Morris Museum which pairs a historical gallery exhibit with a bourbon tasting, gourmet appetizer/dessert tasting and facial hair contest.- Organizer/Producer/Host of New Jersey’s Tribute to Woody Guthrie 2014 in Dunellen,NJ- Organizer/Producer/Host of Asbury Park's Tribute to Woody Guthrie 2014 in Asbury Park, NJ- Organized and Produced "Bound for Greystone: NJ's Music & Arts Project" which acted as a historical retrospective and modern perspective on Greystone Psychiatric Hospital. The project incorporated live music, live interviews, guest speakers and artists submissions from professional artists as well as kindergarten classes around NJ

Little Silver, Nj

- Album Reviews- Artist Interviews- Discussions on DIY, Independent and Mainstream Music, Art Projects and Social Causes

Elizabeth, New Jersey

Assisting developmentally disabled individuals through the process of self-direction and empowering them to remain in charge of their plans.

Trenton, Nj

- Created original vendor ads and promos to be used on social media outlets including Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. - Increased brand awareness through social media marketing campaigns.

Dunellen, Nj

Duties as Bar Manager/Bartender for a full service bar include:- Mixing and serving alcoholic beverages to customers- Creating beverage lists, menus and drink promotions- Following all safety and sanitation policies when handling food and beverages- Checking a customer’s identification to confirm that they are legally able to consume alcohol- Monitoring the intake of alcohol by guests, and prohibiting the sale of alcohol to those who are intoxicated- Engaging the guests in conversation- Upselling food and beverages to guests- Welcoming, acknowledging and greeting guests who come to the bar- Taking food and beverage orders from guests- Maintaining appropriate stock levels for the bar- Taking money from customers and process all card payments- Communicating with guests and making them feel appreciated- Ensuring that customers receive an efficient and prompt service- Maintaining the cleanliness of the bar area, as well as bar glasses and utensilsOrganizer/Producer for special events, coordinating details with talent, vendors, distributors Promoter for a wide variety of events including concerts, comedy and sideshow entertainment

Cranford, Nj

- Provided services to adults with serious and persistent mental illness and substance abuse/dependence- Met with clients for one on one counseling on a weekly basis- Monitored and reviewed client’s daily living activities, symptoms and progress toward goals- Facilitated group meetings on Assertiveness, Social Skills and Adhering to Treatment Plans

Greater New York City Area

Management - Performed as a Sr. District Manager supervising a field sales team that services both national retail chains and small businesses. - Performed dual role as Event Manager interviewing, hiring and supervising a team of part time event representatives conducting weekend events in big box retailers including Wal-Mart, Costco and Best Buy. - Coordinated, coached and evaluated the team’s performance to maximize efficiency. - Established and maintained exceptional professional relationships with over one hundred accounts ranging from small format stores to national retail locations throughout NY and NJ. Field Sales - Trained sales associates on the etiquette of selling T-Mobile products and services - Hosted sales meetings and trainings for wireless retailers - Increased sales via side by side selling in retail locations - Improved quality of account base and identified additional potential points of distribution - Developed several incentive programs for dealers as a means to meet company objectives Rewards and Recognition - Peak Achievement Award Winner (Top 10% of Company) - Completed "Interviewing to a T" certification in Houston Texas - Top Fire in the Belly District Manager Award - Multiple Awards for Top Sales Manager and Sales Team in NY & NJ - Multiple Winner’s Circle Awards

Greater New York City Area

- Managed field team that supported 100+ indirect dealer locations to drive T-Mobile market share.- Coordinated, coached and evaluated the team’s performance to maximize efficiency- Recommended and approved new business partners. Scouted for profitable retail locations and assisted in lease negotiations.- Analyzed Profit & Loss statistics for independent business owners to ensure handsets were priced both competitively and profitably.Rewards and Recognition - Best Year Over Year Growth for a District Manager NY 2007 - Multiple Awards for Top Sales Manager and Sales Team in NY - Multiple Winner’s Circle Awards - Multiple MyFaves Team Awards

Greater New York City Area

As a Territory Representative, I also performed the dual role of Indirect Sales Manager for over one year.In addition to servicing my module of dealer locations, I also supervised, directed and coordinated the daily activities for a field sales team which trained and merchandised clients ranging from small businesses to Nation Retail throughout the five boroughs of NY and in NJ.Rewards & Recognition:- The Get More Commitment Award NY Region- Top Service Excellence Performance by a NY Territory Representative- Best of the Best- Winner's Circle

Greater New York City Area

- Part of the Launch Team that re-branded Voicestream Wireless and launched T-Mobile USA in New York City, New Jersey, Philadelphia and Boston.- Worked with store owners and sales representatives to increase sales and revenue- Merchandised and worked with accounts to gain prime selling space within retail locations- Trained store employees on T-Mobile policies, plans and sales approach strategies- Set sales goals with locations and reviewed their metrics to ensure they reach their goal and understand their performance- Territories included locations in all 5 boroughs and throughout NJRewards & Recognitions- Top Service Excellence Performance by a NY Territory Representative- The Get More Commitment Award for a Territory Representative NY Region- Multiple Best of the Best Awards

Greater New York City Area

- Part of the Launch Team that re-branded Omnipoint Corp and launched Voicestream Wireless in New York City, New Jersey, Philadelphia and Boston.- Work with store owners and sales representatives to increase sales and revenue- Merchandise and work with accounts to gain prime selling space within retail locations- Train store employees on T-Mobile policies, plans and sales approach strategies- Set sales goals with locations and review their metrics to ensure they reach their goal and understand their performance- Territories included locations in all 5 boroughs and throughout NJ

Bachelor'S Degree, Communication And Media Studies

Activities and Societies: Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity Positions included: Warden/Pledge Mentor, Historian, Rush Chair/Recruitment

Master'S Degree, Mental Health Counseling/Counselor

Activities and Societies: - Counselor Intern at PASSPORT PROGRAM 2014 - Group Leader at Upward Bound Project 2014 - Counselor Intern Mount.