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LEAD COUNSELOR
Summary

Resourceful Counselor brings10 years of experience in mental health support and crisis response. Comfortable working with patients of all backgrounds. Deep, discrete understanding of treatment needs and plans after initial diagnosis.

Skills
  • Peer Counseling
  • Therapeutic expertise
  • Suicide risk assessments
  • Outreach programming specialist
  • Mental health support
  • Crisis intervention
  • Solution-focused counseling
  • Crisis Intervention Techniques
  • Interventions
  • Treatment planning
  • Office administration
  • Clinical documentation mastery
  • HIPAA
  • Exceptional problem solver
  • Dissociative disorders competency
  • Dual diagnosis expertise
  • Addictions specialist
  • Superior communication skills
Experience
Caring Hands Recovery | Corona, CALead Counselor08/2020 - Current
  • Developed comprehensive treatment plans focusing on accurate diagnosis and behavioral treatment of problems.
  • Created and reviewed reports to determine effectiveness of counseling program and make improvements.
  • Evaluated patient behavior, moods and other responses to determine correct diagnosis and devise treatment plans.
  • Conducted outreach, advocacy and rehabilitative services for regular cases and crisis intervention.
  • Referred clients to other programs and community agencies to enhance treatment processes.
  • Provided cognitive-based therapy to assist with challenge and crisis resolution.
  • Taught clients anger management techniques, relaxation skills, impulse control, social skills, emotional coping skills and functional living skills.
  • Trained and supervised Behavior Health Technicians regarding patient treatment.
  • Directed emergency response in crisis situations to diffuse tensions and prevent violence.
  • Provided counseling for relapse prevention, social issues and mental health problems.
  • Performed counseling interventions to address issues through conflict resolution and situational adjustment to depression, anxiety, and physical or substance abuse.
  • Facilitated group sessions.
  • Monitored behavior in individual and group sessions and intervened when necessary.
Experience Recovery | Westminster, CALicensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor03/2017 - 12/2018
  • Educated patients on detox and withdrawal, medications, addiction, recovery, coping skills and community resources.
  • Supported and counseled clients with drug and alcohol addiction.
  • Conducted chemical dependency program orientation sessions
  • Conducted individual and group therapy sessions for clients.
  • Maintained thorough clinical treatment notes.
  • Identified treatment goals based on individual diagnosis and history.
  • Led supportive group discussions and education sessions with alcohol and drug users and families.
  • Organized treatment projects that focused on problem solving skills and creative thinking.
  • Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
  • Created new programs that resulted in increasing productivity and customer satisfaction.
  • Contributed to development, planning and completion of project initiatives.
  • Resolved interpersonal conflicts by listening, finding common ground and building relationships.
  • Worked closely with team members to deliver project requirements, develop solutions and meet deadlines.
Western Wraparound | Riverside, CAPeer Support Specialist02/2016 - 03/2018
  • Maintained strict data confidentiality and privacy on all information related to individuals.
  • Interacted with family members of individuals and shared information regarding available community support services.
  • Shared details regarding recovery and wellness principles focused on helping others struggling to stay focused on personal recovery journeys.
  • Performed counseling interventions to address issues through conflict resolution and situational adjustment to depression, anxiety, and physical or substance abuse.
  • Evaluated patient behavior, moods and other responses to determine correct diagnosis and devise treatment plans.
  • Taught clients anger management techniques, relaxation skills, impulse control, social skills, emotional coping skills and functional living skills.
Refuge Treatment Center | Lake Arrowhead, CAAOD Counselor01/2013 - 02/2016
  • Organized treatment projects that focused on problem solving skills and creative thinking.
  • Led supportive group discussions and education sessions with alcohol and drug users and families.
  • Supported and counseled clients with drug and alcohol addiction.
  • Identified treatment goals based on individual diagnosis and history.
  • Educated patients on detox and withdrawal, medications, addiction, recovery, coping skills and community resources.
  • Conducted individual and group therapy sessions for outpatient clients.
  • Maintained thorough clinical treatment notes.
  • Collected urine samples from clients to test for substances.
  • Juggled multiple projects and tasks to ensure high quality and timely delivery.
  • Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
  • Created new programs that resulted in increasing productivity and customer satisfaction.
Education and Training
Assoc Of Christian Alcohol And Drug Counselors | Redlands, CACertificate in Alcohol And Drug Addiction
Inter Coast College | Riverside, CA465 Hours in Alcohol And Drug Addiction
Recovery Innovations | Riverside, CAPET Certificate/APP Certificate in Alcohol And Drug Addiction
Certifications

CERTIFICATIONS:

CATC Certificate

PET Certificate

APP Certificate

CORE Certificate

WRAP Certificate

PAIR Certificate

Facing Up Whole Health Facilitators Certificate

Working With Tough Cases Certificate

Domestic Violence Prevention Certification

Recovery Coaching Certification

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Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

  • Caring Hands Recovery
  • Experience Recovery
  • Western Wraparound
  • Refuge Treatment Center

School Attended

  • Assoc Of Christian Alcohol And Drug Counselors
  • Inter Coast College
  • Recovery Innovations

Job Titles Held:

  • Lead Counselor
  • Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor
  • Peer Support Specialist
  • AOD Counselor

Degrees

  • Certificate in Alcohol And Drug Addiction
    465 Hours in Alcohol And Drug Addiction
    PET Certificate/APP Certificate in Alcohol And Drug Addiction

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