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CERTIFIED SUBSTANCE ABUSE COUNSELOR
Professional Summary
Friendly and engaging counseling professional offering 11 years of experience working with Teens and Adult groups. Skilled in team management and clinical supervision for interns and unlicensed practitioners. Passionate about providing support and resources for patients with substance abuse issues. Caring, empathetic Substance Abuse Counselor with 11 years of experience in Homeless population and Incarceration settings. Exceptionally talented at building rapport with different patient groups to encourage honesty and growth in recovery from substance abuse. Desire to pursue new role with facilitating group.
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Work History
Certified Substance Abuse Counselor07/2016 to 07/2020
Addiction Recovery Medical Services / Bobby P Kearney, Md – Hickory , NC
Addiction Recovery Medical Services / Bobby P Kearney, Md – Hickory , NC
- Provided comprehensive case management services, including creating treatment plans and connecting clients and families to appropriate resources.
- Completed required documentation for continued therapy coverage by insurance companies to meet deadlines.
- Guided clients ineffective therapeutic exercises integrated from Cognitive Behavior Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT).
- Collected urine samples to test for substance use.
- Developed individual treatment goals based on history and diagnosis.
- Facilitated group and individual therapy in outpatient setting.
- Increased customer satisfaction by resolving crisis issues.
- Provided counseling and support to clients with drug and alcohol abuse issues.
- Developed team communications and information for company issues within the meetings.
- Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time.
Certified Substance Abuse Counselor05/2015 to 06/2016
Addiction Recovery Medical Services / Bobby P Kearney, Md – Statesville , NC
Addiction Recovery Medical Services / Bobby P Kearney, Md – Statesville , NC
- Provided comprehensive case management services, including creating treatment plans and connecting clients and families to appropriate resources.
- Completed required documentation for continued therapy coverage by insurance companies to meet deadlines.
- Guided clients in effective therapeutic exercises integrated from Cognitive Behavior Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT).
- Directed family-centered, strengths-based, culturally competent and individualized intakes and assessments.
- Developed goal-oriented psychoeducational and activity therapy groups to improve clients' level of functioning.
- Developed individual treatment goals based on history and diagnosis.
- Facilitated group and individual therapy in outpatient setting.
Substance Abuse Counselor03/2014 to 04/2015
Apis Management Services – Allegheny , PA
Apis Management Services – Allegheny , PA
- Guided clients in effective therapeutic exercises integrated from Cognitive Behavior Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT).
- Developed individual treatment goals based on history and diagnosis.
- Provided counseling and support to clients with drug and alcohol abuse issues.
- Developed goal-oriented psychoeducational and activity therapy groups to improve clients' level of functioning.
- Facilitated group and individual therapy in outpatient setting.
- Displayed sensitivity to cultural and linguistic needs of clients and families served.
- Led supportive group discussions and education sessions with alcohol and drug users and families.
Certified Substance Abuse Counselor09/2009 to 08/2013
Addiction Recovery Medical Services / Bobby P Kearney, Md – Township Of Taylorsville , NC
Addiction Recovery Medical Services / Bobby P Kearney, Md – Township Of Taylorsville , NC
- Provided comprehensive case management services, including creating treatment plans and connecting clients and families to appropriate resources.
- Completed required documentation for continued therapy coverage by insurance companies to meet deadlines.
- Guided clients in effective therapeutic exercises integrated from Cognitive Behavior Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT).
- Collected urine samples to test for substance use.
- Directed family-centered, strengths-based, culturally competent and individualized intakes and assessments.
- Developed goal-oriented psychoeducational and activity therapy groups to improve clients' level of functioning.
- Displayed sensitivity to cultural and linguistic needs of clients and families served.
- Facilitated group and individual therapy in outpatient setting.
- Developed individual treatment goals based on history and diagnosis.
- Provided counseling and support to clients with drug and alcohol abuse issues.
- Drove operational improvements which resulted in savings and improved profit margins.
- Increased customer satisfaction by resolving patients issues.
- Devoted special emphasis to punctuality and worked to maintain outstanding attendance record, consistently arriving to work ready to start immediately.
- Managed quality assurance program, including on-site evaluations, internal audits and customer surveys.
- Resolved conflicts and negotiated mutually beneficial agreements between parties.
Education
Associate of Arts: Alcohol And Drug Studies07/2013Long Beach City College-
City,
State
- Majored in Human Services, Alcohol and Drug Studies
Certifications
- First Aid/CPR Certified
CAADE CERTIFIED
I've been certified for over 10 years dealing with Alcohol and Drug Studies to help those who have personal issues with Drugs and Alcohol. I'm 12 step knowledgeable with working within the communities talking with those who are homeless an dealing with substance abuse issues.
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School Attended
- Long Beach City College
Job Titles Held:
- Certified Substance Abuse Counselor
- Substance Abuse Counselor
Degrees
- Associate of Arts : Alcohol And Drug Studies 07/2013
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