Angel Gatchel
Substance Use Disorder Counselor
Dixon,California
Summary
Compassionate Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor 1 with extensive knowledge of counseling principles and practices. Adept at creating individualized treatment plans, leading group therapy sessions and individual sessions. Committed to creating safe, supportive environment for all participants. Looking to continue to expand my knowledge, continue to gain experience, and advance as a Alcohol and Drug counselor. Currently going to school to earn my BA in Psychology with concentration in Addiction.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor
CenterPoint Inc
11.2023 - Current
- Developed treatment alliance with participants that are mutual, collaborative, individualized, and responsive to all parties changing needs
- Experience providing substance abuse treatment services with criminal justice populations
- Experience with evidence-based substance abuse treatment models and an understanding of treatment modalities
- Delivering face-to-face rehabilitative programming services provided in the Integrated Substance Use Disorder Treatment (ISUDT) Program.
- At a level 3 Counselor responibility
Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor
CenterPointe Inc.
03.2022 - 11.2023
- Developed treatment alliance with participants that are mutual, collaborative, individualized, and responsive to all parties changing needs
- Experience providing substance abuse treatment services with criminal justice populations
- Experience with evidence-based substance abuse treatment models and an understanding of treatment modalities
- Delivering face-to-face rehabilitative programming services provided in the Integrated Substance Use Disorder Treatment (ISUDT) Program.
Registered Alcohol and Drug Counselor
CenterPointe Inc.
07.2021 - 03.2022
- Developed treatment alliance with participants that are mutual, collaborative, individualized, and responsive to all parties changing needs
- Experience providing substance abuse treatment services with criminal justice populations
- Experience with evidence-based substance abuse treatment models and an understanding of treatment modalities
- Delivering face-to-face rehabilitative programming services provided in the Integrated Substance Use Disorder Treatment (ISUDT) Program.
Registered Alcohol and Drug Counselor
Medmark Treatment Center
01.2020 - 07.2021
- Provide individual and group counseling services; direct service hours at regularly scheduled intervals; coordinate all services throughout treatment Completes Bio-psychosocial assessment
- Facilitates, establishes and reviews with each patient the initial treatment plan Develop aftercare plans and discharge plans Ensure efficient and effective delivery of counseling services to all patients
Education
Certificate - Mental Health Rehabilitation Technician
Intercoast College at Fairfield, CA
01.2021
AAS - Substance Use Disorder
Intercoast College at Fairfield, CA
10.2020
Certificate - Alcohol and Drug Counseling
Intercoast College at Fairfield, CA
04.2020
Skills
- Counseling
- Evidenced-Based Therapy
- Coaching
- Communication
- Active Listening
- Writing Reports
- Case Management
- Documentation
- Computer Skills
- Empathetic
- Flexible
- Organized
- Non-judgmental
- Interpersonal Skills
- Boundary Setting
- Recovery Planning
- Motivational Interviewing
- Group Therapy Facilitation
- Verbal Communication
- Substance Abuse Counseling
- Individual Counseling
- Behavior Modification
- Client Advocacy
- Ethical Decision-Making
- Time Management
- Conflict Resolution
- Self-Care Promotion
- Written Communication
- Co-occurring Disorders Treatment
- Critical Thinking
- Relapse Prevention
- Multicultural Competence
- Problem Solving
- Trauma-Informed Care
- Empathy Development
- Assessment and Evaluation
- Goal Setting
- Client Confidentiality
- Intervention Planning
- Life Skills Training
- Clinical Documentation
- Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor
- Client Counseling
- Alcohol and Drug Counselor
- Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC)
- Progress Reporting
- Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (NVCI)
- Records Review
- Group Facilitation
- Client Records Management
- Mental Health Support
- Cognitive Behavioral Counseling
- Treatment Planning
- Building Rapport
- Adept at Treatment and Discharge Planning
- HIPAA
- Intake Assessments
- Treatment Plans
- Anger Management
- Effective Communication
- Self-Care Strategies
- Emotional Intelligence
- Schedule Management
- Patient Intake
- Group Counseling
- Data Confidentiality
- Decision-Making
- Coping Methods
- File and Record Keeping
- Team Collaboration
- Interpersonal Communication
- Positive Patient Experiences
- Documentation and Reporting
Certification
CADC-1 Ci35260322
Personal Information
Title: Substance Use Disorder Counselor
Timeline
Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor
CenterPoint Inc
11.2023 - Current
Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor
CenterPointe Inc.
03.2022 - 11.2023
Registered Alcohol and Drug Counselor
CenterPointe Inc.
07.2021 - 03.2022
Registered Alcohol and Drug Counselor
Medmark Treatment Center
01.2020 - 07.2021
Certificate - Mental Health Rehabilitation Technician
Intercoast College at Fairfield, CA
AAS - Substance Use Disorder
Intercoast College at Fairfield, CA
Certificate - Alcohol and Drug Counseling
Intercoast College at Fairfield, CA