Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Accomplishments
Indiana University of Pennsylvania
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Alexis Bence, BA, CAAC.

Indiana,Pennsylvania

Summary

An ambitious individual pursuing a Master's degree and eager to contribute developed knowledge in a counselor role. Skilled in Substance Use Disorders and Co-occurring disorders in residential inpatient settings. Adaptable and driven, with a strong work ethic and motivation to thrive in team-based or individually motivated settings.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Drug and Alcohol Counselor

Firetree LTD
Indiana , PA
06.2023 - Current
  • Facilitated psycho-educational groups on topics such as relapse prevention, anger management, and coping skills.
  • Assisted clients in developing strategies to reduce or eliminate substance use behaviors.
  • Conducted assessments to determine the level of addiction, identify mental health disorders, and develop a plan for recovery.
  • Provided individual counseling and group therapy to clients with substance abuse issues.
  • Actively participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss client progress and formulate recommendations for continued care.
  • Maintained professional relationships with referral sources such as courts, probation officers, hospitals, social service agencies, and community organizations.
  • Worked closely with drug court staff in designing treatment plans specific to client needs.
  • Discussed with offenders how such issues as drug and alcohol abuse and anger management problems might have played roles in past criminal behavior
  • Collaborated closely with the Department of Corrections to secure safe and approved home plans.

Counselors Assistant

SpiritLife, Inc
Penn, PA
05.2021 - 06.2024
  • Psychoeducation on disease model MAT and multiple pathways to recovery.
  • Working knowledge of ASAM assessments and treatment.
  • Meet with clients for individual sessions weekly.
  • Conducted comprehensive client assessments and developed and implemented client treatment plans according to state regulatory requirements.
  • Screening, Assessment, Intake, Orientation, Client Education: The process by which presenting substance abuse, co-occurring mental health, and associated diagnosis are identified.
  • Assisting client through medically assisting programs and offering techniques for handling opioid addiction.
  • Facilitate group activities and discussions.
  • Perform interventions and de-escalations with clients.
  • Aid in legal calls, submit letters of residency to courts, legal personal.
  • Develop strong aftercare plans for clients regarding a safe plan for continued recovery.
  • Meet regularly to engage in weekly supervision and case consultations.
  • Develop family reunification plans for clients struggling with outside supports.
  • Engage in weekly family sessions with clients.
  • Facilitate lectures using CBT, DBT, ACT, MI models to educate clients on SUD.
  • Maintaining HIPPA and Confidentiality policies.
  • Report and Record Keeping: Charting the results of the assessment and treatment planning process, documenting within DDAP charts (individual notes, group notes, general progress notes, family notes, initial treatment plan, treatment plan update, discharge summary, after-care, follow-up.
  • Provide referrals to all levels of care.
  • Other Duties as assigned.

Assistant Recovery Specialist Supervisor

SpiritLife, Inc
Penn Run, PA
05.2020 - 06.2021
  • Assist with staff scheduling.
  • Facilitate staff meetings.
  • Meet regularly with clinical staff to discuss client treatment on an individualized basis.
  • Facilitate groups.
  • Client interventions and de-escalations.
  • Manage cash/safe for client funds.
  • Keeping records of service.
  • Maintaining HIPPA and confidentiality policies.
  • Aiding in and collaborating with Safety Committee to ensure the safety of clients during fire drills.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Recovery Specialist

SpiritLife, Inc
Penn Run, PA
07.2019 - 05.2020
  • Perform body/strip searches upon intake.
  • Perform random urine drug screens.
  • Facilitate groups.
  • Maintain a therapeutic environment for clients.
  • Client interventions and de-escalations.
  • Other duties as assigned.

House Steward

SpiritLife, Inc
Penn Run, PA
02.2019 - 07.2019
  • Responsible for maintaining the cleanliness and sanitation of SpiritLife buildings.
  • Orders supplies and tracks inventory.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology, Art Studio

Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Indiana, PA
05-2024

Skills

  • Troubleshooting
  • Planning
  • Time management
  • Critical thinking
  • Strong Work ethic
  • Working collaboratively
  • Active listening
  • Decision-making
  • Multitasking
  • People skills
  • Relationship building
  • Flexible
  • Reliable and trustworthy
  • CPR Certified
  • Motivational Interviewing informed
  • ASAM informed
  • Interventions

Certification

  • Certified Associates Addictions Counselor, Pennsylvania Counseling Board - 2023- Current
  • Accredited Addictions Counselor, Pennsylvania Counseling Board - 2021-2023
  • Certified Recovery Coach, CCAR - 2018
  • Cultural Competancy Certificate - Indiana University of Pennsylvania 2024

Accomplishments

Employee of the Month, Spiritlife 2020.

Indiana University of Pennsylvania Scholarship Award- Non-traditional student 2023

Indiana County Community Recovery Center Board Member 2022-23

Independent Art Gallery at Indiana University of Pennsylvania 2024

Provarst Scholar Award 23-24

Indiana University of Pennsylvania

  • Deans list 2023, 2024
  • Graduate of Suma Cum Laude

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Drug and Alcohol Counselor

Firetree LTD
06.2023 - Current

Counselors Assistant

SpiritLife, Inc
05.2021 - 06.2024

Assistant Recovery Specialist Supervisor

SpiritLife, Inc
05.2020 - 06.2021

Recovery Specialist

SpiritLife, Inc
07.2019 - 05.2020

House Steward

SpiritLife, Inc
02.2019 - 07.2019

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology, Art Studio

Indiana University of Pennsylvania

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