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Professional Summary
Licensed Independent Chemical Dependency Counselor experienced in the treatment of dual-diagnosis disorders. Excels at building a positive therapeutic rapport with clients and a creative environment for exacting and supporting change.
Skills
Licensed Independent Chemical Dependency Counselor (LICDC)
Superior oral and written communication skills
Strong interpersonal skills
Psycho-diagnostic treatment
Organized
Solution-focused counseling
Work History
05/2016 to CurrentIntensive Outpatient Program (IOP) TherapistChi Health | Somerset, KY,
Responsible for creating and developing the Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP). Â Developed program process, schedule and structure along with policy and procedure. Â Assisted with marketing and created necessary documentation.
Led group therapy sessions four days per week in IOP, also in PHP and IP as assigned
Collected and analyzed data on individual clients using records, tests, interviews and professional sources
Revised treatment plans in consultation with clinical psychiatrist based on patient progress utilizing DSM 5 standards and criteria
Explained available substance abuse treatment services to clients
Consulted with clients when developing long and short term treatment plan goals and objectives
Counseled clients to help them understand and overcome personal, social and behavioral problems
Led supportive group discussions and education sessions with alcohol and drug users and their families
Consulted with other staff members regarding treatment plans as deemed appropriate by the team leader
Encouraged clients to get involved in social, recreational and other therapeutic activities to enhance interpersonal skills and develop social relationships
Connected clients to appropriate outpatient/step down services
Crisis intervention to assess need for higher level of care
Worked closely with utilization review to obtain coverage for continued stay
Networked with community referral agencies such as probation and EAP's to arrange treatment
Followed all Joint Commission standards and regulations for best practice
07/2013 to 05/2016Chemical Dependency CounselorChi Health | Spring City, TN,
Provided comprehensive case management services, including creating treatment plans and connecting clients and families to appropriate resources
Led group therapy sessions five days per week (IOP and Aftercare)
Explained available substance abuse treatment services to clients
Consulted with clients when developing long and short term treatment plan goals and objectives
Performed urine drug screening, case management and utilization reviews
Maintained all necessary documents via the EMR system TIER
Conducted biopsychosocial assessments and diagnosis of potential clients using DSM-5
Followed all Joint Commission standards and regulations for best practice
06/2012 to 06/2013Chemical Dependency CounselorLowes Foods | Southport, NC,
Conducted biopsychosocial assessments of outpatient clients
Determined proper placement of clients for counseling
Led individual and group therapy sessions
Maintained treatment plans, case management and discharge plans
2012 to 02/2012Assistant ManagerArrow Child And Family Ministries | Houston, TX,
Assisted manager with scheduling, hiring, and financial bookkeeping
Participated in product creation and direct sale of product
11/2010 to 11/2011Clinical SupervisorSouthwest Behavioral Care, Inc. | City, STATE,
Implement short and long term program goals
Assign, analyze and review clinical work of staff related to therapy
Provide clinical services to small caseload
Supervise staff through meetings and conferences
Prepare and submit reports, budgets, and documentation
Provide education and technical assistance to other social service providers and client family members
Maintain contact with local probation officers and courts
Implement and monitor CREDIBLE electronic records system
08/2004 to 07/2009Prevention Specialist and Tobacco Prevention PresenterGateway Rehabilitation Center | City, STATE,
Present and coordinate Minnesota Smoking Prevention Program to school students grades 4-12
Created Powerpoint presentation for curriculum usage
Student Assistance Program (SAP) certified; presenter and liaison
Olweus Bullying Prevention certified; presenter and liaison
Coordinator for the Underage Drinking Offenders Program which involved screening and intake of juveniles sent by magistrates, then conducting educational classes regarding alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs (ATOD) within court standards
Represent agency at town hall meetings, parent nights, and committee meetings
Responsible for maintaining all related paperwork and statistics to ensure proper reimbursement
Develop ATOD curriculum for schools K-12
Utilized Too Good For Drugs, Second Step, Conflict Resolution, Life Skills, Anger Management, and Social Skills programs
06/2004 to 07/2006Behavioral Specialist Consultant and Mobile Therapist with Wrap Around ProgramBehavioral Dynamics, Incorporated | City, STATE,
Caseloads at both positions included deaf children and/or parents, with emphasis on addressing these psychiatric needs in relationship to their deafness and deaf culture.
Responsible for the direct therapeutic care of children and their families in  in-home wrap around services
Supervision of treatment teams (MT/TSS) and schedule management along with the treatment plan development, contact with interagency team members, case and file management, and involvement with the psychiatric referral and assessment process.Â
As a mobile therapist, responsible for the individual counseling of children and adolescents diagnosed with mental, emotional,and behavioral disorders withing the home/family setting
Caseloads at both positions included deaf children and/or parents, with emphasis on addressing these psychiatric needs in relationship to their deafness and deaf culture
01/2003 to 06/2004Behavioral Specialist Consultant and Mobile Therapist with Wrap Around ProgramFamily Behavioral Resources | City, STATE,
Responsibilities as defined above with Behavioral Dynamics, Inc.
07/2003 to 05/2005Mental Health and Drug and Alcohol SpecialistWashington County Alternative Education Program | City, STATE,
Responsible for the direct therapeutic care of young adults from seven Washington County School Districts placed in an alternative school setting due to chemical dependency, mental health issues, and behavioral difficulties
Conducted individual and group sessions
Assisted director with the assessment and placement of new students as well as consulting on disciplinary actions
Liaison between school, family, and student as well as community-based service providers
Prepared and presented in-service workshops on mental health and chemical dependency issues
02/2003 to 08/2003Drug and Alcohol Therpaist for the Center for Substance Abuse Outpatient and Intensive Outpatient ProgramsMon Yough Community Services, Inc. | City, STATE,
Responsible for individual and group counseling
Led adult educational therapy in an outpatient setting
Participated in assessment, intake, referrals to psychiatrist and case management
01/2002 to 02/2003Teacher Aide, Emotional Support ClassroomMt. Lebanon School District Markham Elementary School | City, STATE,
Assisted Emotional Support Teacher with teaching and classroom activities
Created aides that assisted with the learning process
Monitored and recorded behavior and progress of assigned students
11/1999 to 01/2003Behavioral Specialist and Mobile TherapistPressley Ridge Schools, Wraparound Department | City, STATE,
Responsibilities as defined above with Behavioral Dynamics, Inc.
1999 to 09/1999Senior Therapist, Program Manager, Dual Diagnosis TherapistGreenbriar Treatment Center | City, STATE,
Responsible for overseeing inpatient treatment program
Supervised staff
Managed entire dual diagnosis adult caseload
Accountable for management of incoming clients, scheduling of staff and on-call coverage
Ordered necessary billing supplies
01/1996 to 1999Program Supervisor, Residential Placement ServicesAlternative Program Associates | City, STATE,
Responsible for supervising and scheduling of twenty staff and overseeing two homes housing 20 adolescent girls
Accountable for food and clothing budgets, payroll and transportation
Answerable for attending court hearings and case management
Provided supervision for staff
Conducted staff meetings
Interviewed potential residents
Maintained twenty-four hour on-call status and covered empty shifts
Education
Expected in 1994Master of Arts | Professional PsychologyGeneva Bible College, Beaver Falls, PAGPA:
Expected in 1990Bachelor of Science | Psychology with a minor in CounselingGeneva Bible College, Beaver Falls, PAGPA:
Expected in 1990Bachelor of Arts | Biblical StudiesGeneva Bible College, Beaver Falls, PAGPA:
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Job Titles Held:
Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) Therapist
Chemical Dependency Counselor
Chemical Dependency Counselor
Assistant Manager
Clinical Supervisor
Prevention Specialist and Tobacco Prevention Presenter
Behavioral Specialist Consultant and Mobile Therapist with Wrap Around Program
Behavioral Specialist Consultant and Mobile Therapist with Wrap Around Program
Mental Health and Drug and Alcohol Specialist
Drug and Alcohol Therpaist for the Center for Substance Abuse Outpatient and Intensive Outpatient Programs
Teacher Aide, Emotional Support Classroom
Behavioral Specialist and Mobile Therapist
Senior Therapist, Program Manager, Dual Diagnosis Therapist
Program Supervisor, Residential Placement Services