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Professional Summary
Licensed, Master's level, Addictions Counselor with over 6 years of successful experience in Core Competencies and Motivational Interviewing. Recognized consistently for performance excellence and contributions to success in Addictions Treatment industry. Strengths in Professionalism and Communication backed by training in Medication-Assisted Treatment.
Work History
09/2019 to CurrentSubstance Use NavigatorCommon Spirit | San Augustine, TX,
Responsible for interacting with health care team and patients in hospital and Emergency Department connecting patients to drug treatment resources and outpatient clinic referrals
Utilize de-stigmatizing vocabulary to elicit trust from patients, and model to peers
Ability to work with difficult population
Established SUN position by managing multiple priorities, and exceeding expectations of Emergency Department who were skeptical of new position and program
Utilize Motivational Interviewing to move patients through Stages of Change
Develop and maintain community stakeholder relationships
Case Management, SBIRT
Focus on patient integration into MAT clinic, residential, and outpatient treatment programs
Measure outcomes of over 90 patients monthly via robust follow up
Direct Naloxone Distribution Program, providing opioid-reversal medication to patients
Mentor and support new team members providing in-depth training on such navigational duties as MAT in ED setting and community outreach.
03/2018 to 12/2018Substance Abuse CounselorApis Management Services | Allentown, PA,
Provide counseling and support to inmates with drug and alcohol use disorders
Guide client's in effective therapeutic exercises integrated from Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT)
Maintain caseload of more than 10 incarcerated adult long term offenders (life sentence) in custody at state prison
Observe and monitor client behavior and responses to treatment
Conduct intake and biopsychosocial assessments
Document in DAP progress note format
Present psycho-educational curriculum in large groups with co-facilitator
09/2016 to 10/2017Assessment CoordinatorAlbany Charter School Network | San Francisco, CA,
Provided exceptional services including counseling, case management, psycho-education and assessments to diverse client base
Applied evidence-based techniques such as behavioral activation, problem-solving treatment and motivational interviewing to support behavioral interventions
Recorded patient progress and treatment recommendations in electronic health management system to be shared with medical providers, psychiatric consultant and other treating providers
Educated patients about common mental health and substance abuse disorders to facilitate their understanding of treatment options
Data analysis, utilization review, prepared reports
Referred clients to appropriate team members, community agencies and organizations to meet treatment needs
Intervened in crisis situations to protect client's and others
Documented per medical necessity and ASAM criteria
Managed clinical counseling program at 6-bed detox unit
04/2014 to 06/2016Adolescent CounselorCommunity Recovery Resources | City, STATE,
Managed caseload of 75+ adolescent client's with substance dependence through high school drug diversion program that tripled in size under leadership
Developed Student Intervention Program, brief educational program for teens in early stages of substance use, most referrals coming from juvenile justice system
Performed individual counseling and group counseling sessions for youth ages 13- to 18
Documented per MHSA grant requirements
Directed family-centered, strengths-based, culturally competent and individualized intakes and assessments
Mediated conflicts within families to clarify and resolve underlying issues
Developed goal-oriented psycho-educational and activity therapy groups to improve clients’ level of functioning
Skills
CA Bridge trained SUN
Group & Individualized counseling
Case management activities
CCAPP Certified LAADC
Adult corrections expertise
Motivational Interviewing
Community Outreach
Curriculum development
Adept at treatment and discharge planning
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) group facilitator
Biopsychosocial assessments
Culturally sensitive
Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT)
Electronic Medical Record data analysis and outcome measurement
Education
Expected in 2014Master of Science | Addictions CounselingGrand Canyon University, Phoenix, AZGPA:
3.65 GPA
Expected in 2009Bachelor of Science | Criminal Justice AdministrationUniversity of Phoenix, Tempe, AZGPA:
3.32 GPA
Certifications
LAADC
CCAPP professional membership
Affiliations
Sacramento County Alcohol and Drug Advisory Board
Board Member, Technical Seat #7
2nd Vice Chair
Accomplishments
Volunteer youth leader for Sanctuary-Teen Support Group; sponsored by Bayside Church in Granite Bay. Sanctuary responded to youth with often serious life challenges without normal outlets for support.
Instrumental in developing SAMHSA-funded Drug Diversion program by organizing curriculum and paperwork processes, connecting with parents, counselors and assistant principals at the school sites and welcoming often resistant teens into the class. This program tripled in size after the pilot year under my leadership.
Assisted the five Greater Sacramento Division Dignity Hospitals with interviewing, hiring recommendations, training, and ongoing support to 5 new SUN's.
Promotion and ongoing development of the SUN Program at Mercy San Juan Medical Center, Carmichael
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