Andrea Franklin
Mentor
Summary
To continue working as a Senior Chemical Dependency Counselor, applying compassionate therapeutic knowledge/skills/experience in combination with evidence base practices, to vulnerable populations. In addition, I desire to obtain my cs endorsement, and need to be clinically supervised by a LICDC-cs, LISW-S or LPCC-S as I obtain hours in managing CDCA’s to be endorsed.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Chemical Dependency Counselor
UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL
Westlake
09.2023 - Current
- I conduct Individual/group/family counseling with diverse population, and have an extensive history of counseling/case management experience; documentation within 24 hours; ISP plans; gathered data in the bio-psycho assessments using DSM 5 and ASAM Criteria level of care for planning and placement; discharge planning with discharge summary, treatment team meetings, insurance verification for treatment stay; EMR (Epic) and other duties as needed.
Correctional Program Coordinator
Lorain County Correctional Institution-MAT
Lorain
05.2023 - 09.2023
- I coordinated meeting with inmates who had addiction problems who desired to receive services for medication assisted treatment, conducting orientation, counseling, and guidance for eligible participants.
- I triaged ongoing collaboration with other community partners (OhioMHAS Recovery Services, DRC Medical and Mental Heath Board who contracted Opiate Treatment Providers MAT programming.
- The community linkage was to ensure provision of and continuity of care.
- I completed assessments; treatment plans; progress notes and discharge planning with MAT inmates with a coordinated approach.
- Monitored and evaluated progress of the eligible MAT participant as well case managed to ensure compliance with treatment.
- OhioMHAS
Direct Service Worker (CPS)
Lorain County Children Services
Lorain
06.2022 - 04.2023
- I investigated/specialized in helping abused and/or neglected children and their families.
- I provided protection for children who were at risk of, or are experiencing physical, sexual, or emotional abuse, or emotional or physical neglect.
- The focus is on the safety of the child and support for parents to strengthen families and to promote safe nurturing homes for children.
- Ongoing worker.
- In addition, I am assigned cases, conducting home visits and/or meeting with children/families; always assessing client; developing service plans and goals; making referrals to appropriate community providers; serving as advocate for families; facilitating support groups; corresponding with referral agencies; collaborating with various agencies; meeting with staff for case review and consultation; assisting children/families in completing applications for services; attending court hearings; and preparing and submitting reports and related correspondence /documents and maintaining files in SACWIS.
Assessment Specialist-Case Manager for Drug Court
Cuyahoga County Court of Common Pleas Court
Cuyahoga
04.2020 - 05.2022
- I coordinated plans of care for defendants with alcohol or drug problems, mandated or voluntary participate in drug court treatment in liue of conviction.
- I was a liaison between Judge Synenberg, Probation Officers, and other community providers, ensuring that clients are adhering to court ordered requirements, as well as other clinical recommendations.
- In addition, assisted and monitored defendant’s behaviors who were attempting to overcome issues with illicit substances, I assess and refer based upon ASAM criteria and DSM 5 for appropriate level of care.
- This may include detox; inpatient; intensive outpatient as well as NIOP; aftercare; as well as sober housing, with a continuation of care.
CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY COUNSELOR
Carrington Youth Behavioral Health Services
08.2017 - 03.2022
- I assessed and conducted individual/group counseling to youth referred by juvenile court; fostercare; CPS; and schools due to substance abuse/mental health issues.
- Youth resided in Carrington residential treatment for a short-term stay.
- The goal was to provide a nurturing environment to promote recovery, education, positive relationships for a successful integration into the community.
Direct Service Worker (CPS)
Lorain County Children Services
Lorain
03.2018 - 02.2020
- I investigated and specialized in helping abused and/or neglected children and their families.
- I provided protection for children who are at risk of, or are experiencing physical, sexual, or emotional abuse, or emotional or physical neglect.
- The focus is on the safety of the child and support for parents to strengthen families and promoted safe nurturing homes for children.
- Agency uses the One Worker Model.
Chemical Dependency Counselor
Glenbeigh
08.2012 - 11.2016
- I conducted Individual/group/family counseling with diverse population and have an extensive history of counseling/case management experience; documentation within 24 hours; ISP plans; gathered data in the bio-psycho assessments using DSM 5 and ASAM Criteria for level of care placement and planning; discharge planning with discharge summary, treatment team meetings, and insurance verification for treatment stay; EMR experience (Epic) and other duties as needed.
Education
MSW - Social Work, Clinical
Cleveland State University
Master of Science - Adult Education, Administration
Coppin State University
Skills
- Strong work ethic
- Communication
- Decision-Making
- Judgment
- Problem Solving
- Organizational planning skills
- Active Listening
- Computer literate
- Apply Theories of Practice
- EMR systems (Carelogic, MYEvolv, TherapyNotes, SACWIS, Next-Gen)
Certification
LICDC, Preparing to take LSW exam in 2024
Timeline
Senior Chemical Dependency Counselor
UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL
09.2023 - Current
Correctional Program Coordinator
Lorain County Correctional Institution-MAT
05.2023 - 09.2023
Direct Service Worker (CPS)
Lorain County Children Services
06.2022 - 04.2023
Assessment Specialist-Case Manager for Drug Court
Cuyahoga County Court of Common Pleas Court
04.2020 - 05.2022
Direct Service Worker (CPS)
Lorain County Children Services
03.2018 - 02.2020
CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY COUNSELOR
Carrington Youth Behavioral Health Services
08.2017 - 03.2022
Chemical Dependency Counselor
Glenbeigh
08.2012 - 11.2016
MSW - Social Work, Clinical
Cleveland State University
Master of Science - Adult Education, Administration
Coppin State University