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    Andrew D. Medina, LCSW

    Crisis Administrator
    Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System
    Phoenix, Arizona

    Andrew D. Medina, MSW, LCSW, is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who currently serves as the Crisis Administrator within the Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS), Arizona’s Medicaid & State Mental Health Authority. Since joining the organization in 2021 as the Integrated Care Manager overseeing the Adult and Children’s System of Care, he has contributed a wealth of experience and expertise.

    In his current role, Andrew assumes full responsibility for crisis-related initiatives, projects, and service provisions that extend throughout the entire state of Arizona. Prior to his tenure at AHCCCS, Andrew cultivated a robust clinical background, catering to diverse populations, including treatment-resistant individuals, highly acute cases, actively suicidal individuals, self-harming individuals, those identifying as gender diverse, and those exposed to trauma.

    Andrew holds a Master of Social Work degree from Arizona State University, is independently licensed, and is certified as a clinical supervisor by the Arizona Board of Behavioral Health Examiners (AZBBHE). His professional journey includes the completion of a Post-Graduate Residency Program in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), along with specialized training in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) through the Humanitarian Assistance Program.

    Continuing his commitment to professional development, Andrew furthered his expertise by obtaining a Registered Yoga Teacher (R-TY) certification with the Yoga Teacher Alliance. Additionally, he completed the two-year Infant/Family Clinical Practice Certification with The Harris Institute at Southwest Human Development, where he currently serves as faculty for the program.

    Andrew's dedication to ongoing professional growth is underscored by his participation in numerous post-graduate residency programs and certifications. This extensive training equips him with the knowledge and skills necessary to apply evidence-based practices across the entire human lifespan.

    At the core of Andrew's professional ethos lies an unwavering dedication to mental health, grounded in his profound concern for the well-being of all people.

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