Licensed Alcohol And Drug Counselor resume example

• Provided clinical supervision to LADCs/ADC-Ts/PRS staff/Interns while also facilitating multi-disciplinary meetings to ensure collaboration within client care.
• Collaborated with business leadership to set priorities based on business needs, resource capacity and risk exposure.
• Managed and supervised administrative and daily program operations, complying with policies and regulations (245G compliance and chart/billing audits).
• Tracked staff productivity and provided effective strategies to increase productivity and client care.
• Coached team members on productivity strategies to accomplish challenging goals.
• Participated in pilot tests and revised programs based on feedback and results.
• Provided oversight to IOP and OP programs while implementing various curriculum-based practices.
• Provided oversight to admissions/intakes to OP and IOP programs.
• Provided oversight to the hiring/orientation processes.

I worked as a Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor providing direct care and case management services to clients, completing assessments and referrals, providing individual and group counseling, and performing all of the 12-core functions as an LADC. I worked in collaboration with clients' caseworkers and legal team while also working with clinical team/staff (mental health, peer recovery staff, other clinicians, etc.) to enhance care and provide effective services to clients in the program. This program is heavily based on evidence-based curriculum; which I am trained in and able to facilitate to clients.

I served as a chemical dependency counselor at MN Adult and Teen Challenge for roughly three years while providing clients with person-centered care (Group and individual sessions) through applying person-centered, evidenced based, and best practices/approaches. I was competent and performing all 12 core function of treatment processes. I contributed and worked well as a team member with other clinicians to enhance client care and provide the most beneficial and ethical services available. I also trained 4 interns while working for MN Adult and Teen Challenge to further expand the field and help develop more competent counselors going in to the field.

• Led supportive group discussions and education sessions with alcohol and drug users and families.
• Facilitated group and individual therapy in outpatient setting.
• Completed required documentation for continued therapy coverage by insurance companies to meet deadlines.
• Directed family-centered, strengths-based, culturally competent and individualized intakes and assessments.
• Displayed sensitivity to cultural and linguistic needs of clients and families served.
• Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
• Prepared a variety of different written communications, reports and documents to ensure smooth operations.
• Developed individual treatment goals based on history and diagnosis.
• Provided comprehensive case management services, including creating treatment plans and connecting clients and families to appropriate resources.
• Supported and assessed clients struggling with addiction or relationship issues and devised strategies based on client needs.

A paid internship where I was able to hold my own caseload of clients and provide direct care while engaging in the opportunity to excel in my ability to be an efficient and effective alcohol and drug counselor. I was able to provide care and work on becoming more competent in the 12 core functions and client-centered care through evidence based techniques.

• Assists clients with various needs to support them in their recovery
  
• Sets priorities in monitoring clients, making house rounds, documentation of pertinent information and completion of other agency assignments
• Highly dependable and can be counted on to work independently, having the ability to work with little direction
• Available, in a friendly respectful dignified manner, to clients for questions and other assistance
  
• Encourage clients to achieve their goals by functioning as a positive role model