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CASAC
Summary

Credentialed Alcohol and Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC) bringing 18 years in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of individuals struggling with substance abuse, mental health and behavioral disorders. Background also includes 2 years as a Team Leader.

Highlights
  • DSM-IV knowledge
  • Use of GAF Scale
  • Group behavior and dynamics
  • Case planning
  • CPR certification
  • Ability to perform: Psychosocial Assessments, Individual Counseling, Group Therapy, Family Counseling, Harm Reduction, Treatment Planning,Mica, Smoking Cessation, Referrals, ACS, Parole, Microsoft Word/CSM.
Experience
CASAC
June 1997 to March 2013BAYLEY Seton Hospital Detox － Staten Island, NY

Psychosocial Assessments, Treatment Planning, Individual Counseling, Group Therapy, Intake Screenings, Discharge Planning, Referrals, Electronic Charting, Team Leader. Assessed and wrote treatment plans and progress notes daily. Completed documentation for all clients attending group sessions. Referred clients to outside social service providers to address relapse prevention, psychiatric and personal issues. Worked with [clients with co-occurring disorders.

CASAC
April 2006 to January 2008YMCA Out Patient Counseling － Staten Island, NY

Utilization Of Toxicology Reports, Observed Urines, Group/Individual/Family Counseling. Readiness for Discharge. Referrals. Worked with Multi-Disciplinary Team. Crisis Intervention, Relapse Prevention. Work with ACS, TASC, Parole, Probation to coordinate treatment and progress of Client.

Substance Abuse Counselor
February 1996 to March 1998Doctor's Hospital Detox － Staten Island, NY

Intake Screening, Psychosocial Assessments, Treatment Planning,Progress Notes, Referrals, Group and Individual Counseling.

Education
CASAC 2000 : CounselingSt John's University CASAC Courses － Staten Island, NY
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Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

  • BAYLEY Seton Hospital Detox
  • YMCA Out Patient Counseling
  • Doctor's Hospital Detox

School Attended

  • St John's University CASAC Courses

Job Titles Held:

  • CASAC
  • Substance Abuse Counselor

Degrees

  • CASAC 2000 : Counseling