Angela Fajardo
Brawley
Summary
Professional Counseling with experience in providing services and outpatient Substance Use Treatment. Capable of performing needs to determine appropriate plans, set goals and improve individual quality of life.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
AOD Counselor
Phoenix House Centinela State Prison, CEN
03.2025 - Current
- Contributed to a positive treatment culture by modeling and promoting healthy boundaries, communication practices, and self-care strategies among staff members.
- Established rapport with clients from diverse backgrounds and varying levels of substance abuse severity, fostering trust and open communication essential for successful outcomes.
- Conducted group counseling sessions for clients, fostering a supportive environment conducive to recovery.
- Developed relapse prevention plans with clients, equipping them with tools to maintain sobriety post-treatment successfully.
- Assisted clients in identifying and addressing factors contributing to substance abuse, empowering them to make positive changes in their lives.
- Evaluated client progress regularly, adjusting treatment plans as necessary to maximize effectiveness.
- Improved client progress tracking by maintaining detailed case notes and records for each individual.
- Taught substance abuse classes to help clients understand consequences of drug and alcohol use.
Substance Use Counselor
Innercare
01.2023 - Current
- Provides initial assessment and treatment planning using standardized AOD tools (SBIRT, ASI, SASSI, AUDIT, T-ASI and Community Functioning Assessment) when applicable.
- Provide individual counseling to patient with SUD to address abstinence, interventions, relapse prevention and harm reduction to address psychological stressors contributing to substance use.
- Develop treatment goals and measures of success in collaboration with patients.
- Maintain accurate records and reports regarding patient’s histories and progress, services provided and other require information. Provide coordination of care with relevant agency departments, CPS, Probation and other community partners.
- Provide education and outreach to community organization and events to promote sobriety and offer treatment services.
- Coordinate and provide Case Management services.
- Identify patients with co-occurring medical and mental health disorders.
- Maintain patient confidentially, receive and manage sensitive information intake assessments and case files.
- Comply with patient charting timeliness.
Substance Abuse Counselor
Imperial County Behavioral Health
04.2021 - 06.2021
- Develop and deepen relationship with fellow staff members to enhance team collaboration.
- Follow standard admissions procedures and documentation requirements for all client’s intakes.
- Assist in individual and support group meetings.
- Assisting on maintained accurate records of patients' histories, progress, and services delivered.
- Intervened in emergencies to de-escalate situations and advocate for the patient's needs.
- Assist with gathering documentation for intake package.
- Volunteer
Referral Clerk
Innercare
12.2016 - 01.2017
- Coordinate all patient’s referrals at the request of provider.
- Tracked incoming physician referrals by urgency and addressed to meet established timelines.
- Answered requests from consumers, businesses, and medical professionals.
- Took patient information and scanned into EMR, ensuring accurate records and patient authorizations.
- Verified patient demographic data, forms, and insurance information.
Education
Certificate - Mental Health Counselor
The Lay Counselor Academy
Brawley, CA08.2024
Associate Degree in Science - Addiction Disorders Services, Transfer Psychology
Imperial Valley College
Imperial, CA06.2023
Certified Medical Office Administration Assistant - undefined
San Diego State University External Campus
Calexico, CA09.2016
Skills
- CADTP 20489
- Certified Youth Mental Health First Aid
- Certified Adult Mental Health First Aid
- CPR certified
- Bilingual English/Spanish
- Interviewing/ Listening skills
- Knowledge in Microsoft Office/EHR/NextGen/PowerPoint
- Accurate documentation
Timeline
AOD Counselor
Phoenix House Centinela State Prison, CEN
03.2025 - Current
Substance Use Counselor
Innercare
01.2023 - Current
Substance Abuse Counselor
Imperial County Behavioral Health
04.2021 - 06.2021
Referral Clerk
Innercare
12.2016 - 01.2017
Associate Degree in Science - Addiction Disorders Services, Transfer Psychology
Imperial Valley College
Certified Medical Office Administration Assistant - undefined
San Diego State University External Campus
Certificate - Mental Health Counselor
The Lay Counselor Academy
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