chemical addiction therapist resume example with 17+ years of experience
Have great knowledge and over 20 years of experience working with people from various , cultural, education and social economic backgrounds . Excellent reputation for resolving problems, improving customer satisfaction, and driving overall operational improvements. Enthusiastic and eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. Clear understanding of what the task entails and the skills required when working with people. Motivated to learn, grow and excel in any new industry if given the opportunity.
- Treatment Planning
- Case Management
- Speaking
- Judgment and Decision Making
- Crisis Intervention
- Bi-lingual
- Computer savvy
- Group Facilitation
- Conflict Resolution
- Program Development
- Interviewing
- Counseling
- Team Player
- Graduated with no special accolades or awards
- Went to Chemeketa for only a short period of time due to needing to help family financially
- Though I carried a double degree and went to five years of study I never graduated due to family circumstances that forced me to drop out.
- Went on a state study plan paid for by the State Office of Chemical Addictions inclusive for ethnic minority individuals wanting to follow a career in the field of Addictions. It was a two week course and once you passed one would receive a Certification and would be grandfathered into the field. That is how I got into the field.
Merced, CA, 11/2010 - 06/2013
Primary duties were to conduct screenings and chemical addiction assessments on county, community or court referred and mandated individuals. If assessment revealed a need for rehabilitation treatment a treatment plan would be developed for said individual which included psycho-education, treatment groups and family group sessions. Program groups and materials were conducted and geared to serve both English and non-English speaking individuals which I conducted each week. I maintained client files as per state mandate system and collaborated in partnership with government law enforcement agencies as well as other community resource agencies in developing solutions to better assist those individuals I served as clients.
- Managed and archived quality documentation and participated in internal and external quality audits.
- Developed exceptional attendance record with special attention to punctuality and preparation to work upon arrival.
- Adhered to established policies, procedures and compliance for satisfactory audit rating.
- Collaborated with mental health team in developing more specific treatment plans geared toward serving the client better.
City, STATE, 10/2006 - 10/2010
- Led supportive group discussions and education sessions with alcohol and drug users and families.
- Collected urine samples to test for substance use.
- Provided comprehensive case management services, including creating treatment plans and connecting clients and families to appropriate resources.
- Directed family-centered, strengths-based, culturally competent and individualized intakes and assessments.
- Facilitated group and individual therapy in outpatient setting.
- 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.
- Developed goal-oriented psychoeducational and activity therapy groups to improve clients' level of functioning.
- Evaluated quality problems and performed 1x1 individual sessions to identify and resolve issues.
- Developed team communications and information for Case Management meetings.
- Adhered to established policies, procedures and compliance with state mandate system
City, STATE, 11/1992 - 06/2003
- Conducted assessments to determine types of services individuals required.
- Diffused tense situations using active listening skills and at times mediation skills to resolve issues.
- Worked close with school personal and monitored situations relating to certain high risk students
- Monitored progress of high risk students who had been brought to my attention via school staff while keeping school Youth Service Teams updated.
- Collaborated with various community and county agencies in forming plans that would best assist schools, communities, parents and students against drug use.
- Established skill groups and drug prevention programs for youth in middle schools and high schools to help prevent the use of chemical substances.
- Planned, promoted and managed parent workshops on assisting children/students in attaining a chemical free lifestyle.
- Collaborated with community program leaders and advocates to make resources accessible to those in need.
- Built solid and trusting rapport with children and families, fostering trust and communication to meet program goals.
- Represented and interpreted agency's functions and services to other institutions, public, government agencies and other organizations.
- Provided case management services, counseling, education and life-skills training to diverse, at-risk student population.
- Led, designed and implemented training programs for agencies that worked with families, school staff/teachers, law enforcement, students and parents.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams of school psychologists, teachers and administrators to create and implement Individualized Education Plans (IEPs).
- Wrote or assisted in writing Drug Free School Grants for many of the schools in the county.
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School Attended
- Central High School
- Chemeketa Community College
- Western Oregon University
- University of Oregon
Job Titles Held:
- Chemical Addiction Therapist
- Alcohol and Drug Counselor
- Youth a & D Prevention Specialist
Degrees
- High School Diploma
- Associate of Arts
- Associate of Science
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