Amber Miller
Grover Beach,CA
Summary
Experienced and empathetic Addiction Counselor providing emotional support, guidance, and effective counseling services to individuals struggling with addiction. Experience in individual and group therapy. Excellent communication and active listening skills with a strong rapport with clients.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Counselor
Bryan's House Recovery Home
Atascadero , CA
2021.02 - Current
- Participate in regular team meetings to discuss case management issues and plan services for clients.
- Provide individual and group counseling sessions for clients.
- Monitor clients' daily activities and responded appropriately when needed.
- Document meetings, interventions and contacts with clients to optimize care.
- Conducted mental health assessments with clients in order to determine appropriate interventions.
- Helped clients find solutions by teaching appropriate intervention techniques.
- Identify clinical or case management needs to promote quality of care.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including psychiatrists, social workers, physicians, and other professionals.
- Implement therapeutic techniques such as cognitive-behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, and mindfulness training into practice.
- Meet with clients to understand individual needs and develop personalized counseling plans.
Education
Associate of Arts - Addiction Treatment Studies
Cuesta College
San Luis Obispo, CA2024-05
Skills
- Empathetic and knowledgeable through lived experiences in struggles with addiction.
- Works closely with clients in a collaborative effort with the goal of helping gain skills to succeed.
- Punctual and reliable.
- Connect clients to resources as well as create relapse prevention plans.
- Write clinical notes using SmartCare system.
- Enthusiastic about learning new skills and adaptable in a variety of environments.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Counselor
Bryan's House Recovery Home
2021.02 - Current
Associate of Arts - Addiction Treatment Studies
Cuesta College
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