Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Drug and Alcohol Counselor
PA Treatment & Healing
Milton, PA
05.2021 - Current
Assisted clients in developing strategies to reduce or eliminate substance use behaviors.
Maintained professional relationships with referral sources such as courts, probation officers, hospitals, social service agencies, and community organizations.
Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
Drug and Alcohol Counselor
Gaudenzia Lewisburg Outpatient
Lewisburg, PA
03.2020 - 04.2021
Facilitated psycho-educational groups on topics such as relapse prevention, anger management, and coping skills.
Identified high risk situations that may lead to relapse or increased risk of harm due to substance use behaviors.
Prepared detailed reports documenting client interactions and progress towards goals.
Drug and Alcohol Counselor Intern
PA Treatment & Healing
Milton , PA
09.2019 - 02.2020
Supported and assessed clients struggling with addiction or relationship issues and devised strategies based on client needs.
Actively participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss client progress and formulate recommendations for continued care.
Provided referrals for additional resources such as medical care or housing assistance.
Education
Master of Science - Addiction Studies
Capella University
Minneapolis, MN
12.2019
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Professional Photographic Illustration
Rochester Institutue of Technology (RIT)
Rochester, NY
05.2001
Skills
Clinical assessment
Good listening skills
Customer Service
Critical thinking
Goal Setting
Patient Advocacy
Training & Development
Sound judgment
Motivational interviewing
Natural leader
Compassionate
Skilled mediator
Timeline
Drug and Alcohol Counselor
PA Treatment & Healing
05.2021 - Current
Drug and Alcohol Counselor
Gaudenzia Lewisburg Outpatient
03.2020 - 04.2021
Drug and Alcohol Counselor Intern
PA Treatment & Healing
09.2019 - 02.2020
Master of Science - Addiction Studies
Capella University
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Professional Photographic Illustration
Rochester Institutue of Technology (RIT)
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