Krista Long

Krista Long

Resource Specialist at EMPACT - Suicide Prevention Center

United States

Current
  • Arizona Dialogues Facilitator - Office of Individual and Family Affairs at State of Arizona
  • Resource Specialist at EMPACT - Suicide Prevention Center
  • Parent Committee Member & Consultant at Magellan Behavioral Health
  • Secretary, Board of Directors at Family Involvement Center
Past
Education
  • Arizona State University West
Connections
30 connections
Industry
Mental Health Care
Websites

Krista Long’s Summary

Recently graduated Bachelor level Social Worker. Involved with Arizona Mental Health system since 2000. Parent/Professional with experience with Educational System, Child Welfare and Juvenile Justice. Administrative and Office Experience. Looking to positively impact children's services and create outcomes for families.

Krista Long’s Specialties:

Family voice, peer support, children's mental health, early onset bipolar disorder, wraparound facilitation.


Krista Long’s Experience

  • Arizona Dialogues Facilitator - Office of Individual and Family Affairs

    State of Arizona

    (Government Agency; Government Administration industry)

    August 2008Present (1 year 4 months)

    Independent contractor facilitating Anti-stigma dialogues as designed by Kathy Bashor.

  • Resource Specialist

    EMPACT - Suicide Prevention Center

    (Non-Profit; 51-200 employees; Mental Health Care industry)

    May 2008Present (1 year 7 months)

    Responsible for accessing social services, helping with entitlement program eligibility and finding community partners to assist families dealing with challenging situations.

  • Parent Committee Member & Consultant

    Magellan Behavioral Health

    (Public Company; 5001-10,000 employees; MGLN; Mental Health Care industry)

    October 2007Present (2 years 2 months)

    Working on the "Meet Me Where I Am" committee to design and monitor a direct support service initiative for Maricopa County.

  • Secretary, Board of Directors

    Family Involvement Center

    (Mental Health Care industry)

    May 2005Present (4 years 7 months)

    Serve as elected officer on Volunteer Board of Directors working with Financial, Contracts, and Operations issues.

  • Family Support Partner

    The Southwest Network

    (Non-Profit; 51-200 employees; Mental Health Care industry)

    May 2002August 2004 (2 years 4 months)

  • Hospitality Operations Coordinator

    Best Western International

    (Non-Profit; 501-1000 employees; Hospitality industry)

    June 1995April 1997 (1 year 11 months)

    Education and Training Administrative Coordinator


Krista Long’s Education

  • Arizona State University West

    Bachelor , Social Work , 20062008

    Activities and Societies:
    Student Social Work Organization, The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, The National Scholars Honor Society, Dean's List

Additional Information

Krista Long’s Websites:

Krista Long’s Groups:

NASW, Protecting Arizona's Families Coalition (PAFCO)

  •    Arizona State University Graduates
  •    National Association of Social Workers - NASW's Official Group

Krista Long’s Contact Settings

Interested In:

  • career opportunities
  • consulting offers
  • new ventures
  • job inquiries
  • expertise requests
  • reference requests
  • getting back in touch

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