Drug And Alcohol Counselor Resume Example Merakey

DRUG AND ALCOHOL COUNSELOR

Professional Summary

Drug and Alcohol counseling and outstanding performer. Proven success in leadership, operational excellence and organizational development with keen understanding of elements of business. Recognized for inspiring management team members to excel and encouraging creative work environments. Experienced bookkeeping with over 10+ years of experience in this.. Excellent reputation for resolving problems, improving customer satisfaction, and driving overall operational improvements. Consistently saved costs while increasing profits. Multi-talented counselor consistently rewarded for success in planning and operational improvements. Experience in policy development and staff management procedures positively impacting overall morale and productivity. Enthusiastic counselor eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills.

Skills

Providing community referrals
Individual counseling
Clinical assessment
Family therapy
Clinical Documentation
Team building
Goal Setting
Supervision
Organization
First Aid/CPR
Relationship development

Customer service
Team management
Business operations
MS Office
Communications
Problem resolution
Project organization
Process improvement
Regulatory Compliance
Operational improvement
Crisis Intervention

Work History

Drug and Alcohol Counselor, 02/2004 to 08/2018
Merakey – State College , PA

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).
Provided counseling and support to clients with drug and alcohol abuse issues.
Directed family-centered, strengths-based, culturally competent and individualized intakes and assessments.
Developed individual treatment goals based on history and diagnosis.
Displayed sensitivity to cultural and linguistic needs of clients and families served.
Facilitated group and individual therapy in outpatient setting.
Provided comprehensive case management services, including creating treatment plans and connecting clients and families to appropriate resources.
Developed goal-oriented psychoeducational and activity therapy groups to improve clients' level of functioning.
Collected urine samples to test for substance use.
Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time.
Monitored social media and online sources for industry trends.
Managed quality assurance program, including on-site evaluations, internal audits and customer surveys.
Devoted special emphasis to punctuality and worked to maintain outstanding attendance record, consistently arriving to work ready to start immediately.
Drove operational improvements which resulted in savings and improved profit margins.
Resolved conflicts and negotiated mutually beneficial agreements between parties.

Senior Bookkeeper, 02/2005 to 08/2011
Jpz Bookkeeping, Inc. – Canoga Park , CA

Provided comprehensive accounting support to company by managing functions like payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable and business expense processing.
Maintained general ledger by transferring subsidiary account summaries.
Reviewed account discrepancies and proposed courses of action to minimize losses.
Contributed to development of office operations manual and improved accounting procedures by implementing accounting databases and software.
Matched purchase orders with invoices and recorded necessary information.
Worked with senior accounting staff to prepare financial documents and reports such as bills and invoices, year-end analysis, budgets, financial records and financial statements.
Complied with local, state and federal laws and requirements.
Developed effective systems for charting financial transactions for VONS Grocery.
Maintained accurate historical records.
Reviewed account data and activity to devise financial estimation reports and adjustments.
Analyzed financial data derived from multiple reporting systems to develop recommendations for operational and performance improvements.
Organized budget documentation and tracked expenses to maintain tight business controls.
Entered financial information and payments to guarantee accurate and on-time payments for employees and vendors.
Reconciled account information and reported figures in general ledger by comparing to bank account statement each month.
Implemented new accounting processes to decrease spending and work flow downtime.
Verified postings to ledgers to confirm accurate entry and account balances.
Provided outstanding customer service by quickly and professionally handling issues.
Streamlined bookkeeping procedures to increase efficiency and productivity.
Strengthened financial management processes to bring errors to near-zero in reporting, payroll administration and general bookkeeping.
Managed complex problem-solving for upper management in order to complete projects on-time and within budget.
Reconciled accounts, managed audits and updated financial records with remarkable accuracy.
Assessed data and information to verify entry, calculation and billing code accuracy.

Veterinary Assistant, 01/2005 to 04/2010
Ascension Health – Wichita , KS

Evaluated incoming patients to determine treatment needs and urgency of care.
Assisted veterinary surgeon in any surgeries and procedures across variety of domestic and exotic species of animals.
Monitored up to over 100 animals in post-operative care unit for anesthesia recovery, vital signs and activity levels.
Provided exemplary customer service to owners by answering animal health questions and educating about positive animal care practices.
Cleaned and disinfected exam areas, equipment and kennels to prevent spread of disease, control odors and maintain healthy environment.
Collected specimens from patients for laboratory analysis for parasites, blood analysis and culture.
Prepared surgical instrument packs and drapes for use in sterile environments by processing in autoclave under high pressure and high temperature conditions.
Conducted preliminary patient workups including gathering patient history information, description of symptoms from owner, and documenting presenting condition.
Managed medical intervention and therapy for animals in collaboration with veterinarian.
Monitored health and behavior of animals by looking for urine and fecal output, completing weight checks and observing appetite during feeding.
Followed all pet care instructions, including dietary needs and medication regimens.
Managed quality assurance program, including on-site evaluations, internal audits and customer surveys.
Resolved conflicts and negotiated mutually beneficial agreements between parties.
Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time.
Monitored social media and online sources for industry trends.
Drove operational improvements which resulted in savings and improved profit margins.
Devoted special emphasis to punctuality and worked to maintain outstanding attendance record, consistently arriving to work ready to start immediately.

Education

High School Diploma: 06/2001
Ernest Righetti High School - City, State

Graduated in Top 20% of Class
Continuing education in College prep.
Graduated with 4.1 GPA
Elected Captain of Softball

Resume Overview

School Attended

Ernest Righetti High School

Job Titles Held:

Drug and Alcohol Counselor
Senior Bookkeeper
Veterinary Assistant

Degrees

High School Diploma : 06/2001

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