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SUBSTANCE ABUSE COUNSELOR OUTPATIENT PROGRAM
Professional Summary

I am a Master's level substance abuse counselor possessing in-depth knowledge of principles, methods and procedures for diagnosis and treatment of co-occurring disorders. My skills are extensive at motivating, communicating and advocating for clients and their families who are dealing with mental health, substance use, and with criminal justice issues.

Skill Highlights
  • Suicide risk assessments
  • Strong crisis management and conflict resolution skills
  • Family therapy aptitude
  • Able to work independently and cooperatively
  • Competent in psychopharmacology and dual-diagnosis
  • Knowledge of BHSI/CBH protocol
  • Appreciation of the influence of cultural and ethnic differences
Accomplishments

  • Voluntarily developed and facilitated a weekly Woman's group on the Methadone Assisted Residential Unit to address the specific issues of females and Addiction..
  • Acknowledged by Management for promoting Addiction as a family disease and facilitating regular Family Therapy sessions on the Outpatient and Residential Units.
  • Increased overall mental health stability in clients by regularly monitoring psychiatric status and psychotropic medication, implementing Psychological assessments, testing, and Crisis intervention as needed.
  • Responsible for presenting new protocol to Psychiatric and medical staff regarding a change in Policy to cease the prescribing of all medications on the Residential Unit that potentiated the effect of Methadone and interfered with the Recovery efforts of the client.
  • Consistently met quota while in the Outpatient Unit and Intensive Outpatient Units while providing thorough, quality therapeutic care.
  • Effectively managed a caseload of more than 35 clients at any given time.

Professional Experience
Girard Medical Center February 2012 to Current Substance Abuse Counselor Outpatient Program
Philadelphia, PA
  • Maintain a caseload of 35 male/female clients with co-occurring Axis I and Axis II disorders on Methadone Assisted Treatment.
  • Assess risk factors and service needs to develop measurable, individual Treatment Plan interventions and goals through accurately obtaining and completing histories and Psychosocial evaluations.
  • Conduct Individual and Family Therapy sessions using theories of counseling best suited for the individual characteristics and needs of each client.
  • Utilize evidence based curriculum on preventing and overcoming drug and alcohol addiction to facilitate Psychoeducational group programming and Family Education lectures.
  • Established a good working relationship with outside support services, including Psychiatry, medical, Probation/Parole, DHS, DPW, Philadelphia Fight, Action AIDS, employment, and housing.
  • Provide education about Methadone Assisted Treatment and monitor Methadone levels to consistently prevent Relapse and cross-addiction.
Girard Medical Center September 2006 to February 2012 Substance Abuse Counselor Residential Unit
Philadelphia, PA
  • Successfully maintained eight male/female clients with co-occurring Axis I and Axis II disorders on Methadone Assisted Treatment.
  • Completed accurate histories and Psychosocial evaluations to assess risk factors and service needs to develop Treatment Plan interventions, goals, and Aftercare Plans.
  • Communicated regularly with family members and significant others during the treatment process either by providing Family Therapy or by telephone.
  • Led clients in individual, family, and group therapy sessions. Facilitated Women's group weekly.
  • Decreased Relapse and cross-addiction through providing education about Methadone Assisted Treatment and monitoring Methadone levels.
  • Increased psychiatric stability by monitoring psychotropic medications and mental health stability.
  • Demonstrated the ability to collaborate and act as liaison to all support services including Psychiatry, Partnership, Action Aids, Probation/Parole, Project HOME, DNS, DPW, the Mayor's Office, and Career Link.
  • Maintained accurate, up to date records to ensure chart compliance with various regulatory authorities.
Parkside Clinic September 2005 to September 2006 Substance Abuse Counselor Intensive Outpatient Program
Camden, NJ
  • Facilitated IOP groups to improve clients understanding of the disease of addiction, co-occurring disorders, and the process of Recovery.
  • Conducted individual counseling sessions to address physical, mental, social and emotional problems caused by substance abuse.
  • Developed comprehensive, measurable treatment plans for patients diagnosed with opioid addiction/co-occurring disorders.
  • Monitored patients prescribed psychotropic medications to assess the medications' effectiveness and side effects. Referrals to appropriate mental health services as needed.
Department of Youth and Human Services September 2004 to September 2005 Permanency Worker
Voorhees, NJ
  • Actively investigated allegations of abuse and neglect to ensure the safety and well-being of at risk children aged newborn to 18.
  • Performed a needs and strengths assessment and provided relevant state services to children and their families in an effort to maintain the family unit where possible.
  • Executed in-home visits, foster home visits, and/or residential placement visits at least 1x per month or PRN to ensure the Family Service plan was being followed accordingly and the children/adolescents were not at risk.
  • Wrote petitions, court reports, case plans and other legal documents.
  • Actively collaborated with educators, medical staff, Residential staff, mental health professionals, and any other support persons necessary to continue working toward a goal of a healthy family and a safe home environment, with the best interest of the children the priority.
  • Maintained accurate computerized and paper records to maintain compliance with state standards.
Girard Medical Center August 2003 to September 2004 Substance Abuse Counselor Intensive Outpatient Program
Philadelphia, PA
  • Managed a caseload of 15 male/femaIe clients with co-occurring Axis I and Axis II disorders receiving Methadone Assisted Treatment
  • Completed accurate histories and Psychosocial evaluations to facilitate accurate diagnoses, assess risk factors and develop individual Treatment Plans.
  • Arranged Psychological testing and evaluations, monitored mental health status and psychotropic medication to increase psychiatric stability.
  • Provided education about Methadone Assisted Treatment and monitored Methadone levels to successfully reduce Cross-Addiction and Relapse.
  • Collaborated with and built positive rapport with community service agencies including housing, DHS, DPW, Psychiatry, medical, and Probation/Parole.
  • Implemented a solid Aftercare Plan that included a Relapse Prevention and Crisis Plan, and 12 Step support.
Diagnostic and Rehabilitation Center June 2001 to August 2003 Substance Abuse Counselor Halfway House
Philadelphia, PA
  • Managed a caseload of eight male/female clients on the drug-free Residential Unit admitted from the Pennsylvania prison system.
  • Completed accurate histories and Psychosocial evaluations to assist in developing individual Treatment Plans based on risk factors and barriers to sobriety.
  • Selected to teach the Pennsylvania Department of Corrections "COR II Program, Community Integration and Reintegration," which included educational lectures on Parenting, Life Skills, Chemical Dependency, Anger Management, Family Issues, and Budgeting.
  • Facilitated Individual and Family sessions, Primary group, and groups on topics related to the disease of Addiction and the process of Recovery.
  • Worked successfully with all outside agencies such as the Philadelphia Prison Society, Probation and Parole, DHS, DPW, Career Link, and the Mayor's Office for Ex-offenders.
  • Actively addressed the role of community reintegration through a focus on family reunification.
  • Senior Counselor promotion in 2002- supervised five other counselors on the Unit.
  • Accomplishments Acknowledged by Management for setting an example by promoting Addiction as a family disease and facilitating regular Family therapy sessions.
  • Increased overall mental health stability in clients by regularly monitoring psychiatric status and psychotropic medication, implementing Psychological assessments, testing, and Crisis intervention as needed.
  • Personally developed and facilitated a Woman's group on the Residential Unit to address the specific needs of females and Addiction.
  • Responsible for presenting new protocol to Psychiatric and medical staff regarding a change in Policy to cease the prescribing of all medications on the Residential Unit that potentiated the effect of Methadone and interfered with the Recovery efforts of the client.
  • Consistently met quota while in the Outpatient Unit and Intensive Outpatient Units while providing quality, therapeutic care.
Education and Training
Capella University 2014 Master of Science: Counseling Studies Minneapolis, MN
Red Cross 2013 Certification: adult/Infant CPR and AED, First Aid, Environmental Services Philadelphia, PA
Camden County Health Services 2009 Certification: M.I.C.A. Blackwood, NJ
State Board of Examiners 2000 Teaching Certificate: Elementary Education Trenton, NJ
Camden County College 1998 Certification: EKG Technology Blackwood, NJ
Wagner College 1981 Bachelor of Arts: Social Work Staten Island , NY
Skills
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Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

  • Girard Medical Center
  • Parkside Clinic
  • Department of Youth and Human Services
  • Diagnostic and Rehabilitation Center

School Attended

  • Capella University
  • Red Cross
  • Camden County Health Services
  • State Board of Examiners
  • Camden County College
  • Wagner College

Job Titles Held:

  • Substance Abuse Counselor Outpatient Program
  • Substance Abuse Counselor Residential Unit
  • Substance Abuse Counselor Intensive Outpatient Program
  • Permanency Worker
  • Substance Abuse Counselor Halfway House

Degrees

  • Master of Science : Counseling Studies
    Certification : adult/Infant CPR and AED, First Aid, Environmental Services
    Certification : M.I.C.A.
    Teaching Certificate : Elementary Education
    Certification : EKG Technology
    Bachelor of Arts : Social Work

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