Allen Ardelean
Ridgewood,NY
Summary
Resourceful counseling professional with experience providing individual and group support to help clients impacted by substance abuse. Caring supporter of recovering clients with guidance toward tangible improvements and relapse prevention. Attentively implements sound treatment plans addressing unique client needs and helps attain long-term behavioral goals.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Substance Abuse Prevention Counselor
Sports Foundation Inc.
11.2021 - Current
- Managed accurate and detailed records to track and document client progress.
- Supported and assessed clients impacted by addiction or relationship struggles and devised strategies based on client needs.
- Monitored client progress to make necessary adjustments for client success.
- Provided counseling and support to clients with drug and alcohol abuse.
- Facilitated group and individual therapy in outpatient setting.
- Taught substance abuse classes to help clients understand consequences of drug and alcohol use.
- Used knowledge of different treatment modalities to provide clients with individualized options for successful outcomes.
Companion Aide
ComForCare
01.2021 - 12.2021
- Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
- Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being.
- Built and maintained rapport with clients and family members to facilitate trusting caregiver relationship.
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
- Recorded status and duties completed in logbooks for management.
- Scheduled daily and weekly care hours for client caseload.
Front Desk Medical Representative, Assistant
Glenridge Orthodontics
02.2017 - 02.2020
- Coordinated patient scheduling, check-in, check-out and payments for billing.
- Adhered to strict HIPAA guidelines to protect patient privacy.
- Checked patient insurance, demographic, and health history to keep information current.
- Managed multi-line phone system and pleasantly greeted clients.
- Verified and updated demographic and other personal information for clients with respect to personal boundaries when asking for important details.
- Performed various administrative tasks by filing, copying and faxing documents.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Queens College of The City University of New York
Flushing, NY06.2021
Skills
- Case Management
- Individual Therapy
- Addictions and Substance Abuse
- Mental Health Support
- Therapy Modalities
- Chart Maintenance
- Group Sessions
- Client Management
- Progress Notes Updates
- Patient Engagement
- Companionship and Emotional Support
- CPR Certified
Certification
- Underage Gambling Prevention OASAS Training of Trainers, New York Council on Problem Gambling - 2021
- Substance Abuse Prevention Skills Training, Mid-Hudson Prevention Resource Center - 2022
- Teen Intervene, OASAS - 2023
Languages
Romanian
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Substance Abuse Prevention Counselor
Sports Foundation Inc.
11.2021 - Current
Companion Aide
ComForCare
01.2021 - 12.2021
Front Desk Medical Representative, Assistant
Glenridge Orthodontics
02.2017 - 02.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Queens College of The City University of New York