Andrianna Linder
Clinton,TN
Summary
Talented Addictions Treatment Therapist & Mental Health Counselor bringing over 15+ year's experience. Highly observant and detail-oriented with strong follow-through and an analytical approach. Ready for a new challenge in a long-term position, to help improve the lives of the sick and suffering.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Counselor
Behavioral Health Group
08.2023 - Current
- Conducted individual and group counseling sessions to support clients' mental health needs.
- Developed personalized treatment plans in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.
- Monitored client progress, adjusting interventions to enhance therapeutic outcomes.
- Facilitated crisis intervention strategies to ensure client safety and well-being.
- Collaborated with physicians to determine effective combination of therapy and medical treatments for patients in recovery.
- Assisted clients in identifying triggers and developing personalized coping mechanisms, reducing the risk of relapse.
- Provided counseling and support to clients with drug and alcohol abuse issues.
Admissions Coordinator
Akua Mind And Body
12.2022 - 05.2023
- Confirmed all insurance benefits met standards of admissions as dictated by policy.
- Completed biopsychosocial assessments to determine appropriateness for program, as well as recommended level of care.
- Maintained monthly metrics requirements, always ensuring that the minimum number of admissions per month were met.
- Collaborated with other team members, to ensure that client's were a part of a continuum of care.
- Scheduled and facilitated admissions to multiple different treatment locations, assisting with flight and transportation.
- Initiate contact to gather required clinical and demographic data from patient and other sources.
Mental Health Counselor
Hermitage Hall
01.2018 - 08.2020
- Oversaw 120 juveniles in correctional-based facility.
- Engaged and interacted with youth members, teaching sustainable habits, and coping mechanisms.
- Provided crisis intervention and emotional support to youth.
- Monitored youth behavior and offered guidance and support for positive change.
- Supervised youth in engaging environment to promote security and safety for all ages.
- Maintained accurate documentation of youth progress in line with reporting requirements.
- Supported individuals dealing with mental health and emotional issues.
- Assisted clients in exploring feelings and understanding behaviors.
- Provided emergency response in crisis situations to diffuse tensions and prevent violence.
Federal Residential Re-Entry Case Manager
Diersen Charities Nashville
03.2014 - 08.2019
- Authored clear and professional business documents, including Progress Review Team Schedules, Incident Report Investigations, and Term Letters.
- Created and updated case notes, Master Treatment Plans, and Therapeutic Treatment Plan Revisions on a bi-weekly or monthly schedule, which showed accurate and compliant documentation.
- Supervise all home confinement federal inmates who had been released, and were being monitored, on a Global Positioning System
- Responsible for developing and implementing an effective cooperative collaboration with supervising agencies, such as the DEA, ATF, FBI & United States Marshalls.
- Offered office-wide GPS software support and training, including troubleshooting issues and optimizing usage.
- Developed and led goal-oriented psychoeducational groups to improve clients' level of functioning.
- Meet with inmates, a minimum of once a week, and assist them in their recovery process and how that played a role in their reintegration back into society.
Addictions Treatment Therapist
Corrections Corporation Of America
08.2013 - 12.2014
- Managed caseload of 30-40 inmates with substance dependence and co-occurring Axis I and Axis II disorders.
- Classify all incoming inmates, review all charges within TDOC, as well as nationwide; monitor all documented STG ( Security Threat Group) activity, to be able to make an educated decision about their housing within the prison system.
- Maintain updated and accurate clinical files, including Bio-Psycho-Social Assessments, treatment plans, weekly progress notes, and all other intake assessments.
Customer Service Representative
Medical Necessities
02.2011 - 08.2013
- Fielded customer questions regarding the C-Pap, as well as guided demonstration, to allow them to familiarize themselves with the machines.
- Evaluated sleep reports and collaborated with Sleep Specialists, to accurately ensure a therapuetic pressure was delivering the maximum amount of benefit to the customer.
- Managed and operated one branch of the store, ensuring all policies and procedures were directly followed.
Child Protective Services Investigator
Department Of Children's Services
08.2008 - 07.2010
- Secured evidentiary information to reinforce and/or support findings of allegations.
- Drafted and executed subpoenas, search warrants and surveillance.
- Collaborated with federal agencies, including the FBI, DEA, ATF and U. S. Marshalls to assist with safe entry and search of the home
- Conducted electronic and field investigations of child abuse and neglect.
- Maintained case records and legal documentation.
- Responded to claims of abuse, neglect or safety concerns.
- Following response to claim of abuse and/ or neglect, removed children out of their home, where the level of imminent risk was too much to leave them in the home at all, any longer.
- Devised and implemented safety plans for children suspected as victims of abuse or neglect.
- Investigated, specifically, infant and child fatalities that occurred and which were thought to have been the result of abuse and/or neglect.
Education
Master's in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, - Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN05-2028
Bachelor of Science - Social Work/ Addiction Studies
Middle Tennessee State University
Murfreesboro, TN05-2008
Skills
- Risk assessment
- Emergency safety plans
- Interrogation skills
- Skilled in Intake Interviewing
- Case Management Proficiency
- Mental health evaluations
- Dual diagnoses expert
- Psychotropic medications knowledge
- Case documentation
- Biopsychosocial assessments
- Treatment planning
- Individual and group counseling
Timeline
Counselor
Behavioral Health Group
08.2023 - Current
Admissions Coordinator
Akua Mind And Body
12.2022 - 05.2023
Mental Health Counselor
Hermitage Hall
01.2018 - 08.2020
Federal Residential Re-Entry Case Manager
Diersen Charities Nashville
03.2014 - 08.2019
Addictions Treatment Therapist
Corrections Corporation Of America
08.2013 - 12.2014
Customer Service Representative
Medical Necessities
02.2011 - 08.2013
Child Protective Services Investigator
Department Of Children's Services
08.2008 - 07.2010
Master's in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, - Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Walden University
Bachelor of Science - Social Work/ Addiction Studies
Middle Tennessee State University