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HARM REDUCTION SPECIALIST
Summary
To obtain a challenging Program Manager position to further develop existing management skills. A CADC II with experience working with clients with severe mental illness, substance use and histories of criminal justice involvement and homelessness. A history of providing staff supervision, conflict resolution, spearheading program development, managing day-to-day workflows, and working with outside stakeholders. Possess a deep understanding of Harm Reduction, Housing First, and Motivational Interviewing.
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Experience
Harm Reduction Specialist, Alliance For Positive Health, December 2019-CurrentPlattsburgh , NY
- Community outreach of up to 25 clients prior to housing.
- Support and counsel clients with drug and alcohol addiction.
- Conducted outreach, advocacy and rehabilitative services for regular cases and crisis intervention.
- Responded to crisis situations when severe mental health and behavioral issues arose.
- Taught clients anger management techniques, relaxation skills, impulse control, social skills, emotional coping skills and functional living skills.
- Referred clients to other programs and community agencies to enhance treatment processes.
- Worked with outside agencies to bring in resources and maintained relationships with outside partners.
- Medi-cal and Continuum of Care documentation.
- Discharge Planning.
- Developed programs for weekly therapeutic groups.
Clinical Supervisor, Wellpath, March 2019-November 2019Unavailable , CO
- Responsible for hiring of all Case Managers and conducting interviews for all staff.
- Responsible for the supervision of 6 field Case Managers.
- Development and implementation of procedures and clinical guidelines for Case Managers.
- Conducting Bi-Monthly Case Manager meetings and individual Staff Development meetings.
- Responsible for maintaining CDCR Database and GEO Group Client Tracking systems.
- Collaboration with contracted treatment center providers and Parole Agents.
- Development and daily updating of client tracking system.
Service Coordinator, Api Group Corporation, September 2017-March 2019Fort Wayne , IN
- Responsible for a caseload of up to 31 Chronically Homeless housed Veterans and Adults.
- Conducting annual SPDAT Assessments and Action Plans.
- Proficient in HMIS and timely reporting requirements.
- Collaboration with landlords to ensure client housing stability.
- Linking clients to services and referrals sources to continue client stability.
- Bi-Monthly home visits, weekly phone contact with clients.
- Conducting Housing Inspections and completing all required paperwork in a timely manner.
- Responsible for rent roll of Veterans program and assisted the program manager with monthly rent spread sheets.
- Recognized by supervisor for maintaining accurate and timely records despite heavy caseload.
Community Service Specialist, Mercy Haven, July 2015-February 2017West Babylon , NY
- Responsible for a caseload of up to 70 clients.
- Development of TCP treatment plans, Assessments and Medi-cal charting.
- Crisis Management, de-escalation of clients in crisis and safety planning.
- Facilitating weekly co-occurring groups.
- Collaboration with therapeutic team and clinic psychiatrist to better client care.
- Collaboration with residential care homes, probation and Crisis Residential.
- Ability to provide quality client care and be responsible for productivity.
- Interviewed clients to gather data of social and psychiatric relevance.
- Referred clients to external resources for additional support.
- Collaborated closely with treatment team to appropriately coordinate client care services.
Outpatient Counselor, Intercept Youth Services, September 2011-December 2015Waynesboro , VA
- Conducted individual and group therapy sessions for outpatient clients.
- Worked closely with drug court staff in designing treatment plans specific to client needs.
- Supported and counseled clients with drug and alcohol addiction.
- Maintained thorough Medi-cal clinical treatment notes.
- Developed client intake paperwork for Medi-cal.
- Recognized by management for providing exceptional client service.
Residential Counselor, Chimes, April 2011-January 2012Easton , PA
- Responsible for case load of 10 criminal justice clients.
- Responded to crisis situations quickly to maintain calm and immediately determine level of assistance needed.
- Interfaced with residents to address and resolve complaints or grievances.
- Developed and deepened relationships with residents and fellow staff.
- Completed daily resident welfare checks and coordinated with facility staff to meet all resident needs.
- Fostered relationships with residents and worked with new residents to optimize acclimation and ease transition to new living environment.
- Conducted rounds of rooms and building to check on compliance and safety issues, including unlocked windows and propped open doors.
- Conducted weekly didactic group sessions with up to 40 participants.
- Administered necessary medications as directed by care plan.
Clinical Supervisor, Wellpath, June 2009-April 2011Vandalia , IL
- Responsible for 4 months of opening a new residential treatment program prior to the program direct being hired.
- Development of all client intake forms, policy and procedures and group guidelines.
- Interviewed applicants and made recommendations for new hires.
- Directed and managed 4-person team of clinical and support personnel.
- Provided routine management and emergency response with authoritative and professional manner.
- Inspected building each day for hazards and safety issues and had all issues addressed immediately by maintenance personnel.
- Collaborated with team members to identify and accomplish agency objectives.
- Assessed each resident's psychosocial needs.
- Enabled each member of staff to receive development opportunities by implementing workshops, seminars and regular training.
Case Manager, Cook Children's Healthcare, May 2005-November 2006Flower Mound , TX
- Caseload of 9 clients with treatment plan in all 6 dimensions according to ASAM criteria.
- Charting to PSA, individual sessions, treatment plan weekly, clinical review and discharge planning.
- Facilitating large educational groups, process groups and gender specific groups.
- Crisis management, collecting urinalysis samples, admissions, weekend shift leader, orientation facilitator, utilization review and discharge facilitator.
Asst. Manager Sober Living / Admin. Asst, Sobriety Works, February 2003-June 2004City , STATE
- Maintain client charts at sober living.
- Collected urinalysis specimens.
- Crisis management, facilitated house meetings and provided referrals to clients.
- Screening, admissions and intake of clients at Outpatient facility.
- Collecting urinalysis samples and maintaining records for urinalysis samples taken at facility.
- Collections Manger responsible for all legal paperwork and court appearances.
- Facilitating Outpatient Day groups and charting to groups.
- Clinical support to counseling staff including preparing court reports.
Education and Training
Certificate for Drug and Alcohol CounselorDrug And Alcohol, , Christian Institute, , City2005
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School Attended
- Christian Institute
Job Titles Held:
- Harm Reduction Specialist
- Clinical Supervisor
- Service Coordinator
- Community Service Specialist
- Outpatient Counselor
- Residential Counselor
- Case Manager
- Asst. Manager Sober Living / Admin. Asst
Degrees
- Certificate for Drug and Alcohol Counselor
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