Aletha Wilson
Chicago,USA
Summary
Passionate counselor dedicated to improving lives of individuals struggling with addiction and other behavioral disorders. Caring supporter of recovering patients with guidance toward tangible improvements and relapse prevention. Attentively implements sound treatment plans addressing unique patient needs and helps attain long-term behavioral goals.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Hybrid Addiction Counselor/Intake Counselor
Healthcare Alternative Systems
01.2023 - Current
- Facilitate adult Aftercare groups
- Enhance patient recovery by developing and implementing tailored treatment plans for each individual.
- Assess and treated patients through SUD addictions, making referrals for comorbid conditions.
- Lead individual and group counseling sessions to meet variety of therapeutic needs for recovering individuals.
- Develop patient care plans and documented progress toward goals.
- Establish strong rapport with clients through active listening techniques and empathy, creating an environment conducive to healing.
- Maintain detailed records of client interactions, ensuring accurate tracking of progress over time.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary team members to ensure comprehensive care for clients.
- Evaluate client progress and adjust treatment plans as needed to ensure continued success in their recovery journey.
- Conduct thorough assessments to accurately diagnose individuals struggling with substance use disorders or co-occurring mental health conditions.
- Assist clients in identifying triggers and developing personalized coping mechanisms, reducing the risk of relapse.
- Coordinate with other healthcare providers to facilitate seamless transitions between levels of care for clients during their recovery journey.
- Continuously pursuing professional development opportunities to stay current with best practices in addiction counseling and treatment methodologies.
- Guide clients in effective therapeutic exercises integrated from Cognitive Behavior Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT).
- Facilitate group and individual therapy in outpatient setting.
- Conduct comprehensive assessments of client needs, skillfully navigating sensitive topics while gathering essential information for accurate evaluation purposes.
- Perform UAs
Assessor I
Haymarket Center
12.2018 - 10.2022
- Responsible for the completion of the Global Appraisal of Individual Needs assessment
- Possess thorough understanding of ASAM, Substance Use and Mental Health Disorders
- Complete three-four assessments per day
- Complete domestic violence assessments when appropriate
- Place patients in appropriate level of care
- Manage time in a way that ensure quality and productivity measures
- Triage with other professionals to ensure comprehensive quality care for the patient
- Work with admissions counselor to schedule patient's admission
- Coordinate patient's attendance to pre-treatment groups
- Admissions/Admit clients into facility and programs/Residential/Detox
- Perform criminal background checks
Counselor I
Gateway Foundation
07.2018 - 12.2018
- Performed initial evaluations of client needs and developed customized treatment plans
- Educated clients on stress and trauma coping mechanisms
- Provided individuals with the resources they needed to reach personal goals
- Monitored client progress and modified their treatment plans as needed
- Coordinated with social and medical agencies, healthcare providers and community outreach programs to provide clients with needed services
- Address client behaviors and personal problems
- Other duties as assigned
Education
Master of Science - Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Capella University
06-2026
M.A. - Psychology
Roosevelt University
Chicago, IL03.2025
B.A. - Psychology
Chicago State University
Chicago, IL12.2018
Minor - AODA
Chicago State University
Chicago, IL12.2018
A. A. - Psychology
Malcolm X College
Chicago, IL12.2015
Skills
- Dual diagnosis treatment
- Client advocacy
- Assessment skills
- Motivational interviewing
- Multicultural competence
- Individual counseling
- Group facilitation
- Treatment Planning
- Trauma-informed care
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Multitasking
- Team collaboration
- Active listening
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Decision-making
- Psychosocial assessments
- Clinical assessment
- Interpersonal skills
- Certified alcohol & other drug counselor
Certification
- Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor/CADC
- GAIN I Certified
- Domestic Violence Certified
- Suicide Prevention Certified
- Addiction Counseling Professional Certificate
- The Neuroscience of Addiction
- The Principles of Addiction
- The Practice Addiction Counseling
- Advanced Addiction Counseling Skills
Timeline
Hybrid Addiction Counselor/Intake Counselor
Healthcare Alternative Systems
01.2023 - Current
Assessor I
Haymarket Center
12.2018 - 10.2022
Counselor I
Gateway Foundation
07.2018 - 12.2018
B.A. - Psychology
Chicago State University
Minor - AODA
Chicago State University
A. A. - Psychology
Malcolm X College
Master of Science - Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Capella University
M.A. - Psychology
Roosevelt University
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