SUMMARY:

To obtain a position as a Confidential and/or Substance Abuse Professional within the Human Services industry, utilizing my proven abilities in Counseling, Substance Abuse, and Interpersonal communications within a direct care environment.

APPLICATION KNOWLEDGE:

Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Microsoft Office, SAP, ICOMS, GUI, WREN, VPN, Equifax, Accurint, SAP, PeopleSoft Portal, Crystal Enterprises, Solo, ADP, NCAS, Patagonia, Sales Force

EXPERIENCE:

Confidential

Clinical Team Lead

Responsibilities:

• Conduct Substance Abuse and Dually Diagnosed Assessments & Intakes to prepare individuals to receive services that are appropriate to their needs. Assessments & Intakes are provided for youth, adults and families as needed.
• Provide outpatient substance abuse counseling, Confidential & behavioral health counseling services in several modalities, to include, Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Rational Emotive Therapy, Person Centered Therapy, and Illness Management Recovery. These include individual, group, and family counseling. Evidence - based treatment modalities are utilized that reflect the developmental need of the consumer.
• Write Comprehensive Clinical Assessments, Treatment Plans, Updated Assessments, Person Centered Profiles.
• Provide professional clinical and supervisory services to diverse populations served.
• Provides culturally competent, recovery focused, trauma informed supervision to the consumers and staff in their care.
• Provide treatment planning, case management, and empathic support
• Provide clinical supervision of, and consultation with Recovery House staff, administrative oversight of a multidisciplinary treatment team, program development, as well as providing back up support for the other crisis stabilization team leader.
• Provide risk assessments, fee setting for all clients, ensure crisis planning, referrals for on-going care, and documentation.
• Assists with the development of relapse prevention and disease management strategies
• Coordinates and oversees the initial and ongoing assessment activities
• Consults with identified medical (for example, primary care and psychiatric) and non­medical providers, engages community and natural supports, and includes their input in the person- centered planning process
• Ensures linkage to the most clinically appropriate and effective services including arranging for psychological and psychiatric evaluations
• Monitors and documents the status of the beneficiary’s progress and the effectiveness of the strategies and interventions outlined in the PCP
• Keep all records and information current and confidential.
• Serves under the direct supervision of the Executive Director.

Confidential

Responsibilities:

• Conducted Substance Abuse and Dually Diagnosed Assessments & Intakes to prepare individuals to receive services that are appropriate to their needs.
• Assessments & Intakes are provided for youth, adults and families as needed.
• Provided outpatient substance abuse counseling & Confidential counseling services in several modalities, to include, Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Rational Emotive Therapy, Person Centered Therapy, and Illness Management Recovery. These include individual, group, and family counseling. Evidence-based treatment modalities are utilized that reflect the developmental need of the consumer.
• Wrote Comprehensive Clinical Assessments, Treatment Plans, Updated Assessments, Person Centered Profiles.
• Made recommendations in the consumer’s best interest
• Consulted with local program staff for support and guidance as well as linked client to community resources
• Supported Client’s career and community
• Provided psycho and illness management and recovery as indicated in the PCP
• Assisted with crisis interventions
• Assisted/Guided Team Leaders with behavioral and substance use disorder treatment interventions
• Assisted with the development of relapse prevention and disease management strategies
• Coordinated and oversaw the initial and ongoing assessment activities
• Developed the initial PCP and its ongoing revisions and ensures its implementation
• Consulted with identified medical (for example, primary care and psychiatric) and non-medical providers, engages community and natural supports, and includes their input in the person- centered planning process
• Ensured linkage to the most clinically appropriate and effective services including arranging for psychological and psychiatric evaluations
• Monitored and documents the status of the beneficiary’s progress and the effectiveness of the strategies and interventions outlined in the PCP

Confidential

Counseling Intern

Responsibilities:

• Provided Confidential Clinical Assessments and Substance Abuse Assessments to assist individuals in receiving services that are appropriate to their needs. Assessments are provided for adults and families as needed.
• Provided outpatient counseling services in several modalities, to include, Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Rational Emotive Therapy, and Person Centered Therapy. These include individual, group, and family counseling. Evidence-based treatment modalities are utilized that reflect the developmental need of the consumer.
• Facilitated and Co-Facilitate structured group programs providing individual counseling and support, group counseling, family counseling, life skills, strategies for relapse prevention, and biochemical assays to identify recent drug use through either Substance Abuse Intensive Outpatient Program and/or Substance Abuse Comprehensive Outpatient Treatment Program
• Wrote Comprehensive Clinical Assessments, Treatment Plans, Updated
• Made recommendations in the consumer’s best interest
• Consulted with local program staff for support and guidance
• Provided psycho as indicated in the PCP
• Assisted with crisis interventions
• Assisted the Team Leader with behavioral and substance use disorder treatment interventions
• Assisted with the development of relapse prevention and disease management strategies
• Coordinated and oversaw the initial and ongoing assessment activities
• Developed the initial PCP and its ongoing revisions and ensures its implementation
• Consulted with identified medical (for example, primary care and psychiatric) and non-medical providers, engages community and natural supports, and includes their input in the person- centered planning process
• Ensured linkage to the most clinically appropriate and effective services including arranging for psychological and psychiatric evaluations
• Monitored and documented the status of the beneficiary’s progress and the effectiveness of the strategies and interventions outlined in the PCP
• Kept all records and information confidential

Confidential

Court Appointed Advocate

Responsibilities:

• Gathered and assessed independent information about the child’s situation and needs by
• Interviewed parents, caretakers, social workers, teachers, service providers
• Read records related to the child and family
• Sought cooperative solutions with other participants in the child’s case
• Communicated with the GAL Attorney Advocate to develop legal strategies and prepare for court
• Attended court hearings and other meetings
• Wrote child-focused reports for court hearings
• Made recommendations in the child’s best interest
• Testified, when needed, to support recommendations or inform the court of changes in the child’s situation
• Ensured that the court knows the child’s wishes
• Kept the child informed about the court proceedings
• Facilitated the child’s participation in court hearings as appropriate
• Monitored the situation on an on-going basis
• Consulted with local program staff for support and guidance
• Kept all records and information confidential

Confidential

On-Site Counselor Volunteer

Responsibilities:

• Provided on-site telephone and office crisis counseling to victims and survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault.
• Provided support to children of various age groups living at the shelter by modeling positive behavior and maintaining non-violent forms of discipline, participate in weekly support group for children, and assist with other scheduled activities.

Confidential

Account Executive

Responsibilities:

• Achieved sales and customer service objectives by utilizing probing and consultative selling techniques
• Assisted new and current customers, including selling services, entering account information into computer system, scheduling installation and verifying service availability
• Deposit and service requirements
• Assisted customers by of products and services including the operation of equipment
• Promoted additional services that added value to customer’s current service package
• Demonstrated the ability to overcome objections, explain features and benefits and explain the benefits of the services
• Amongst the top ranking company wide

Confidential

Sales Representative

Responsibilities:

• Achieved sales and customer service objectives by utilizing probing and consultative selling techniques
• Assisted new and current customers, including selling services, entering account information into computer system, scheduling installation and verifying service availability
• Deposit and service requirements
• Assisted customers by of products and services including the operation of equipment
• Promoted additional services that added value to customer’s current service package
• Demonstrated the ability to overcome objections, explain features and benefits and explain the benefits of the services
• Amongst the top ranking company wide