Social Work/Addictions Counselor/Group LeaderNov 2014 to Current
Carrier Clinic - Somerville, NJAddictions Counselor/Group Leader - providing group therapy on the Adult Psychiatric and Addictions Unit. Develop/organize and facilitate daily group therapy for the APA unit. This group therapy format covers mental health, addiction and recovery, grief and loss, gender specific topics, age specific topics, addressing stressors and implementation of coping skills needed in the recovery process of mental health and addiction. Knowledgeable of psychiatric disorders, psychotropic and detox medications. Responsible for daily assessments and treatment planning. Triage daily for each patient with the treatment team. *The expectation of this position is to promote a safe and beneficial environment while providing treatment to each patient on the APA unit through the process of group therapy. Social Work/Case Management-Per Diem -Effectively managed time and caseloads based on 2-3 sessions per week. Responsible for initial assessment/family contact and meeting/case management/ discharge planning. Trained to work with all populations in this setting, which includes older adult, adolescent, adult psychiatric, adult psychiatric and addiction patients. Primary case load was adolescent and adult psychiatric/addiction. Work closely with the treatment team which include utilization management, nurses, social workers and discharge planner on each unit. Responsible for individual clinical documentation including treatment plans and participation in the master treatment plan. *The expectation of this position is to case manage and assess stabilization of mood, safety plan, and to ascertain a comprehensive aftercare plan for treatment services. to assess each client according to IDRC/ Part time- Somerset County-Assessor IDRC State of New Jersey scored evaluation which includes NJ State Motor Vehicle driving abstract, BAC, and clinical observation. *The expectation of this position is to determine if the client requires an assessment for further treatment after completing the IDRC education program. To assess each client according to IDRC State of New Jersey scored evaluation which includes NJ State Motor Vehicle driving abstract, BAC, and clinical observation. *The expectation of this position is to determine if the client requires an assessment for further treatment after completing the IDRC education program.
Addictions Counselor/IOPSep 2013 to Nov 2014
Alfre Inc - Morristown, NJProgram Coordinator- Lead Counselor - start up program and facilitator of IOP/OP program which provides services for up to 12 clients. Proficient with Medical/Electronic note program. The services provided were psychotherapy and educational addiction groups covering life skills, prevention, coping skills. Provide individual therapeutic sessions using a variety of methods such as CBT, Motivational Interviewing, and Positive Psychology. Knowledgeable in 12 step theory. Advocacy with each client and acting liaison between client and IDRC/Probation/Drug Court/ ISP. Proficient in ASAM, ASI, and NJSAMS. Lead Counselor/Facilitator- with the aftercare program at the Tomlinson ¾ house at Mr. Wilsons. Manage and provide care for up to 12 clients which included supportive bi-weekly counseling and a weekly group meeting.
Addictions Counselor/OPJun 2013 to Apr 2014
Fee for Service - Bound brook, NJCounselor- Provide outpatient services for clients, required by IDRC and probation. Provide services such as intakes, diagnosis, and individual and group sessions.
Addictions CounselorMar 2009 to Sep 2013
Anderson House - Flemington, NJLead Counselor - case load of 6-8 clients using a variety of evidence base theories such as CBT, Motivational Interviewing, and Positive Psychology along with 12 step theory. Assigned client's to the appropriate level of care using the CAAPE and ASAM/ DSM IV measurement/evaluation tools. Facilitated and participated in psychotherapy groups as well as family education. Develop treatment plans for each client according to their specific needs. MSW Counselor Intern- Individual caseload of 3-5 clients which includes; treatment planning and individual counseling. Maintaining all required documentation for treatment of each client. Proficient in medical assistant record keeping. Liaison for client's mandated to treatment which may include probation, drug court, DYFS, and SAI. Diagnosed and assignment of Level of Care using the CAAPE and ASAM measurement/evaluation tools. Created a program and facilitated groups for clients who were awaiting entry to the treatment program. MSW Counselor Intern- Proficient in Substance Abuse Evaluations/ Intakes which included intake paperwork, releases, client report, and diagnosis of the client. Assignment of Level of Care, using the CAAPE/ASAM measurement/evaluation tools. Facilitated topics pertaining addiction education and life skills. Participate in intakes of clients, which include NJSAMS, and all required paperwork in the clients file. Supported an individual caseload of 3-5 clients. Responsible for treatment planning and individual counseling. Maintaining all required documentation for treatment of each client. Participate weekly in individual supervision, group supervision and case management.
Crisis Intervention SpecialistDec 2008 to Mar 2009
Children's Mobile Response and Stabilization Services - Bridgewater, NJIntervention Specialist -Provide immediate response to aid in de-escalation of immediate crisis and prevention skills for adolescents and the family unit.
Advocate/Counselor/Case ManagerJun 2004 to Dec 2008
Safe in Hunterdon - Flemington, NJAdvocate/Counselor/Case Manager - Facilitate Domestic Violence woman's group. Answered a 24-hotline and provided assistance and referrals. Manage the safe house on designated shift which may include any service that client's may require as well as maintain a level of co-existence within the residential program.
Masters of Social Work, Social WorkRutgers University New Brunswick - New Brunswick, New Jersey, USRutgers University New Brunswick, New Jersey Masters of Social Work Graduated - July 2014
Bachelors of Arts, PsychologyThomas Edison State College Trenton - Trenton, New Jersey, USThomas Edison State College Trenton, New Jersey Bachelors of Arts, Psychology Graduated - May 2009
Clients, Cbt, Interviewing, Liaison, Case Management, Documentation, Dsm, File, Medical Assistant, Coping, Bi, Business Intelligence, Isp, Therapeutic, Outpatient, Clinical Documentation, Discharge Planning, Mental Health, Therapy, Cpr, Cpr Certified