Alison Rose
Substance Abuse Specialist
Visalia,CA
Summary
Patient, compassionate AOD Counselor with two years experience in assisting people in the Co-Occurring Disorders population rediscover best versions of themselves. Worked with treatment team to develop and implement effective plans for diverse groups of consumers. Built rapport with individuals struggling with addiction and mental health disorders and supported these individuals through entire process from intake through graduation from program.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Substance Use Treatment Specialist
Wellpath
Visalia, California
10.2021 - Current
- Led individual and group counseling sessions to meet variety of therapeutic needs for recovering individuals.
- Collaborated with physicians to determine effective combination of therapy and medical treatments for patients in recovery.
- Provided counseling and support to clients with drug and alcohol abuse issues.
- Displayed sensitivity to cultural and linguistic needs of clients and families served.
- Guided clients in effective therapeutic exercises integrated from Cognitive Behavior Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT).
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
Substance Use Treatment Specialist
Central Valley Recovery Services
Visalia, CA
09.2019 - 09.2021
- Developed goal-oriented psychoeducational and activity therapy groups to improve clients' level of functioning.
- Supported and assessed clients struggling with addiction or relationship issues and devised strategies based on client needs.
- Developed individual treatment goals based on history and diagnosis.
- Completed required documentation for continued therapy coverage by insurance companies to meet deadlines.
- Displayed sensitivity to cultural and linguistic needs of clients and families served.
- Guided clients in effective therapeutic exercises integrated from Cognitive Behavior Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT).
Front/Back Office Assistant
Kaweah Delta Medical Center
Visalia, CA
08.1993 - 08.2003
- Partnered with insurance company contacts to obtain authorizations related to performing medical procedures.
- Optimized patients' satisfaction, provider time and treatment room utilization by scheduling appointments in person or by telephone.
- Kept equipment operating by following operating instructions and troubleshooting any problems.
- Registered new patients and updated existing patient demographics by collecting detailed patient information including personal and financial information.
- Protected patients' rights by maintaining confidentiality of medical, personal and financial information.
- Triaged patients in-person and via telephone to help optimize clinical resources.
- Cross-trained in front-office procedures to back up reception staff.
- Facilitated patient flow by notifying provider of patients' arrival, being aware of delays and communicating with patients and clinical staff.
- Verified patient information by interviewing patient, recording medical history and confirming purpose of visit.
- Helped with phlebotomy work by drawing blood for tests and giving common injections for immunization and treatment.
- Ordered prescription refills on behalf of existing office patients.
Education
Completion Of AOD Counseling Certification Course - Alcohol And Other Drug Counselor
University of The Pacific
Stockton, CA01.2019
High School Diploma -
Mt. Whitney High School
Visalia, CA06.1992
Skills
- Crisis Intervention
- Goal Setting
- Good listening skills
- Conflict resolution
- Flexible & Adaptable
- Cultural Competency
- Active Listening
Timeline
Substance Use Treatment Specialist
Wellpath
10.2021 - Current
Substance Use Treatment Specialist
Central Valley Recovery Services
09.2019 - 09.2021
Front/Back Office Assistant
Kaweah Delta Medical Center
08.1993 - 08.2003
Completion Of AOD Counseling Certification Course - Alcohol And Other Drug Counselor
University of The Pacific
High School Diploma -
Mt. Whitney High School
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