School of Behavioral and Applied Sciences

Phone: (626) 815-6000, Ext. 5595
Email: crguzman@apu.edu

Christine R. Guzman, MSW, LCSW, is an assistant professor in the Department of Social Work at Azusa Pacific University. Prior to coming to Azusa Pacific, Guzman worked in community mental health in clinical and administrative roles for nine years where she specialized in treating major mental illnesses. She trained and supervised social workers, and developed a training curriculum for master of social work interns. While a graduate student at the University of Denver, Guzman earned a Latino Scholarship from the National Institute of Mental Health. She is a licensed clinical social worker and maintains a private practice. She also serves as consultant for various local agencies and churches.

BSW - Azusa Pacific University, 1993
MSW - University of Denver, 1995
LCSW - from State of California, 1999

Presentations
"Effective Latino Program Models--Prevention, Intervention, and Treatment: Supervising Clinical Competencies in Community Mental Health," Pacific Clinics Institute, 2003

"Diagnosing Childhood Disorders" (2000-present)

"Development of Personality Disorders" (2000-present)

"Culturally Competent Supervision," Josie Romero, LCSW, 2003

"ADHD in Children and Adolescents: Theory, Diagnosis, and Management," Dr. Russell Barkley, 2002

Publications
Castillo, C. (2004). "Using Supervision Effectively." Foundations for Healing and Recovery. Pasadena, CA: Pacific Clinics Institute.

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Academic Experience
Intern training coordinator, Monrovia, 1996-2003

Clinical Work
Family clinician, Servicios de la Raza, Denver, 1995-96

Adult and Family Therapist, Pacific Clinics West, 1996-2004

Consulting Engagements
Questionnaire designer, psychosocial educational advisor, private practitioner panel member, National Alliance for the Mentally Ill (San Gabriel NAMI)

Consultation, assessment, and crisis intervention during sexual abuse crisis, Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Los Angeles, Los Angeles

Clinical training consultant, Pacific Clinics Institute, Pasadena, 2000-present

Industry Experience
Team supervisor, Pacific Clinics East, Monrovia, 2000-04

Honors, Awards, Recognition
Master Field Instructor Award, University of Southern California School of Social Work, 2003
Azusa Pacific University Academic Hall of Fame, School of Education and Behavioral Studies, 2000
Grant recipient and specialized training in Latino mental health, National Institute of mental Health and the University of Denver, 1994

Associations, Boards, Committees
National Association of Social Workers
Council of Social Work Education
Association of Baccalaureate Social Work Program Directors