Andrew Martin
Behavorial Health Technician
Worcester,MA
Summary
Caring and empathetic individual looking to utilize my knowledge in recovery to help others. I have spent the last 10 years in recovery I am a graduate of a halfway house in the city of worcester and am involved in the recovery community
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Substance Abuse Technician
Promises (washburn)
Worcester, MA
04.2022 - Current
- Led supportive group discussions and education sessions with alcohol and drug users and families.
- Supported and assessed clients struggling with addiction or relationship issues and devised strategies based on client needs.
- Displayed sensitivity to cultural and linguistic needs of clients and families served.
- Provided counseling and support to clients with drug and alcohol abuse issues.
- Facilitated group and individual therapy in outpatient setting.
- Collaborated with counselors, physicians and nurses to plan or coordinate treatment, drawing on social work experience and patient needs.
- Interviewed clients, reviewed records and conducted assessments to evaluate mental or physical condition of clients or patients.
- Counseled clients in individual or group sessions to assist in dealing with substance abuse, mental or physical illness or physical abuse.
Laborer
Double Zz Lumping
Auburn, MA
10.2016 - Current
- Observed site safety rules to maximize protections for team members and equipment.
- Operated power equipment to move materials and promote job efficiency.
- Managed loading and unloading of routine shipments, maintaining organized and secure materials to minimize damage.
- Operated equipment such as fork trucks and skidders.
- Loaded, unloaded and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
Education
GED
Skills
Specimen testing
Providing community referrals
Clinical Documentation
Crisis Intervention
Individual counseling
Substance abuse therapy
Community Resources
Recovery and rehabilitation
Client advocacy
Self-Motivated
Decision-Making
First Aid/CPR
Google Workspace
Treatment planning
Individual and group counseling
Goal Setting
Timeline
Substance Abuse Technician
Promises (washburn)
04.2022 - Current
Laborer
Double Zz Lumping
10.2016 - Current
GED