Abigail McRae
Fairfax,VT
Summary
Correctional professional with most of career experience supporting incarcerated populations. Use a trauma-informed approach to deliver individual and group sessions. Experienced in coordinated casework with external contractors and community partners to support treatment-plan goals.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
MAT Case Manager
Wellpath
South Burlington, VT
07.2023 - Current
- Developed and implemented therapeutic programs tailored to client needs.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions promoting peer support and communication.
- Provided counseling support to individuals facing personal and emotional challenges.
- Conducted assessments to determine client eligibility for specific services.
- Educated clients on coping strategies and life skills for better outcomes.
- Collaborated with community organizations to expand resource availability for clients.
- Developed discharge plans based on individual patient needs and resources available.
- Coordinated patient discharges with multidisciplinary teams for seamless transitions.
MAT Case Manager
VitalCore Health Strategies
, Vermont
07.2020 - 07.2023
- Directed substance abuse treatment services in individual and group settings for the inmate population.
Managed release planning for individuals preparing to leave the facility and transition back into community.
Developed goal-based reintegration support to promote progress and stability after release. - Implemented trauma-informed care techniques to support incarcerated individuals during treatment.
Chemical Dependency Professional
Phoenix House of New England
South Burlington, VT
02.2019 - 07.2020
- Work in a prison setting.
- Create treatment plans for clients.
- Engage in one on one counseling with clients.
- Lead recovery groups four times a week.
- Help clients navigate their addiction and help them stay sober while incarcerated.
Residential Counselor
Howard Center
South Burlington, Vermont
05.2018 - 08.2019
- Supported development and implementation of substance abuse prevention programs for diverse communities.
- Helped coordinate staff training sessions on effective prevention strategies and techniques.
- Worked with local organizations to raise awareness of substance abuse issues.
- Led workshops to educate families on risks of substance use.
- Analyzed data collected through surveys or interviews conducted with members of the target population concerning their attitudes toward alcohol, drugs usage as well as their level of knowledge about available resources, programs addressing this issue.
- Assessed existing resources available within the community for individuals affected by addiction or seeking help for addiction recovery.
- Provided case management services including referrals for assessment or treatment when appropriate.
Family Engagement Specialist
NFI Vermont, Inc.
Saint Albans, VT
08.2018 - 01.2019
- Helped parents create skills in order to parent their children.
- Helped Parent's seek out resources.
- Collaborated and coordinated shared parenting meetings.
- Worked closely with Department of Families and Children.
Facilitator
Milton Family Community Center
Milton, VT
01.2018 - 11.2018
- Monitored multiple databases to keep track of all company inventory.
- Planned and executed Promise Community.
- Work with Children with special and intense care.
- Bring families together to promote learning community resources.
- Create kindergarten readiness.
- Creates community connections.
Supervisor
Johnson State College Athletics Center
Johnson, VT
08.2014 - 05.2018
- Provided onsite training.
- Successfully led key projects which resulted in smooth running operations.
- Resolved conflict.
- Planned and executed athletic events
First Responder
Milton Rescue Service
Milton, VT
02.2010 - 02.2014
- Achieved first aid certification by taking training classes.
- Worked directly with Emergency Specialists to achieve CPR certifications and hands on trauma training
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Northern Vermont University
Johnson, VT01-2018
Skills
- Case management
- Program development
- Therapy facilitation
- Crisis management
- Resource coordination
- Assessment administration
- Communication skills
- Treatment Planning
- Social work
- Client management
- Client relations
- Court mandated reporter
- Communication techniques
- Communication skills
- Teamwork
- Conflict resolution
- Supervisory experience
- Problem management
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Office
- Microsoft Outlook (3 years)
- Client management
Timeline
MAT Case Manager
Wellpath
07.2023 - Current
MAT Case Manager
VitalCore Health Strategies
07.2020 - 07.2023
Chemical Dependency Professional
Phoenix House of New England
02.2019 - 07.2020
Family Engagement Specialist
NFI Vermont, Inc.
08.2018 - 01.2019
Residential Counselor
Howard Center
05.2018 - 08.2019
Facilitator
Milton Family Community Center
01.2018 - 11.2018
Supervisor
Johnson State College Athletics Center
08.2014 - 05.2018
First Responder
Milton Rescue Service
02.2010 - 02.2014
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Northern Vermont University