Aaron Carrington
Galloway,NJ
Summary
Resourceful, passionate, empathetic Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor/Social Work Student with experience in providing individual and group support to help clients suffering from substance abuse issues. Skilled in developing and implementing treatment plans, conducting assessments and providing referrals to external resources. Committed to advocating for client rights and helping build positive coping skills.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Substance Abuse Counselor
Boca Recovery Center
10.2021 - 08.2022
- Determining the appropriate level of care based on ASAM PPC-2R
- Collaborating with the client in order to develop a written treatment plan that is client-centered, recovery oriented, and includes goals, and measurable objectives
- Providing the substance abuse counseling services specified in the client treatment plan
- Developing the client discharge/transfer plans to ensure movement to the appropriate levels of care
- Contacting referral sources, providing case consultation and coordination with referral sources (for example: mental health treatment providers, criminal justice agencies, schools, employers, the Division of Youth and Family Services)
Substance Abuse Counselor
Helping Hand Behavioral Health
02.2018 - 03.2020
- Under supervision of the Clinical Director, conducted client assessments and case management services
- Developed goal-oriented psychoeducational and activity therapy groups to improve clients' level of functioning.
- Provided counseling and support to clients with illicit drug and alcohol abuse issues.
- Kept accurate and detailed records to track and document client progress.
Substance Abuse Counselor
Addiction Recovery Services
03.2017 - 06.2019
- Provide appropriate interventions to facilitate engagement of non-compliant patients
- Provided counseling and support to clients with drug and alcohol abuse issues.
- Kept accurate and detailed records to track and document client progress.
- Provided comprehensive case management services, created treatment plans, and connected clients and families to appropriate resources.
- Monitored client progress to make necessary adjustments for client success.
- Provided counseling and support to clients with drug and alcohol abuse issues.
Substance Abuse Therapist
St. Clare's-ARFC
10.2017 - 10.2018
- AIDS Resource Foundation for Children, Conduct individual counseling sessions as required by grant requirements
- Provide appropriate interventions/counseling techniques to facilitate engagement of non compliant/ambivalent clients.
- Taught substance abuse classes to help clients understand consequences of drug and alcohol use.
Case Manager/ Substance Abuse Counselor
Hendricks House
05.2013 - 07.2017
- Counsel and aid individuals and families requiring assistance dealing with substance abuse problems, such as alcohol and drug abuse
- Provided comprehensive case management services, created treatment plans, and connected clients and families to appropriate resources.
- Supported aftercare planning for continued recovery after treatment.
MAT/IOP/OP/Substance Abuse Counselor Intern
John Brooks Recovery Center
11.2012 - 04.2016
- Facilitated group and individual therapy in outpatient setting.
- Developed individual treatment goals based on history and diagnosis.
- Developed goal-oriented psychoeducational and activity therapy groups to improve clients' level of functioning.
- Provided counseling and support to clients with drug and alcohol abuse issues.
- Coordinated referrals for addiction services based on individual client needs and preferences.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
Case Manager/Employment Specialist
Development, Inc
11.2006 - 06.2009
- Prisoner Re-Entry Initiative Program, Case management
- Conduct job readiness training classes
- Facilitate recovery groups
- Retrieve clients DOC and County jail records along with regular meetings with clients' probation or parole officers
- Developed and implemented comprehensive case management plans to address client needs and goals.
- Resume writing and job placement
Education
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
Stockton University
Galloway, NJ05.2024
Associate of Arts - Education
Lackawanna College
Scranton, PA05.2004
High School Diploma -
Atlantic City High School
Atlantic City, NJ06.2001
Skills
- Crisis Intervention
- Clinical Documentation
- Individual Therapy
- Lead Counseling Groups
- Case Management
- Clinical Assessments
- Mental Health Support
- Cognitive Behavior Practices
- Assess Drug Use
Affiliations
- Interned with Senator Testa, Assemblyman McClellan and Assemblyman Simonsen from NJ LD-2
- Interned with the NJ Black Legislative Caucus (Rutgers)
- Current volunteer with the NJ Innocence Project (Rutgers)
- Member of the Interfaith Action Movement (IAM)Led by former Senior Advisor for Diversity, Faith, Urban and Regional Growth for New Jersey Governor Phil D Murphy
Certification
- CADC - Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor #37CA00143500 (July 2017)
Timeline
Substance Abuse Counselor
Boca Recovery Center
10.2021 - 08.2022
Substance Abuse Counselor
Helping Hand Behavioral Health
02.2018 - 03.2020
Substance Abuse Therapist
St. Clare's-ARFC
10.2017 - 10.2018
Substance Abuse Counselor
Addiction Recovery Services
03.2017 - 06.2019
Case Manager/ Substance Abuse Counselor
Hendricks House
05.2013 - 07.2017
MAT/IOP/OP/Substance Abuse Counselor Intern
John Brooks Recovery Center
11.2012 - 04.2016
Case Manager/Employment Specialist
Development, Inc
11.2006 - 06.2009
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
Stockton University
Associate of Arts - Education
Lackawanna College
High School Diploma -
Atlantic City High School
- CADC - Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor #37CA00143500 (July 2017)
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