ANGELA M. COUNCE
CALIPATRIA,CALIFORNIA
Summary
Substance use disorders counselor providing individual and group treatment for people living with addiction in secure and community-based settings. Delivers screening support and treatment planning, while providing interventions and case management. Maintains clear clinical documentation and client confidentiality. Serves clients through structured engagement, progress tracking, and practical recovery support.
Overview
2
2
Certifications
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
AOD Counselor
Calipatria State Prison (Amity Fdn./Phoenix House)
Calipatria, CA
03.2021 - Current
- Manage a continuous caseload of 36-45 clients conducting up to12 group sessions weekly using state-assigned curriculum for incarcerated clients with substance use disorders and/or needing reentry support.
- Provide individualized substance use counseling and life skills coaching through a therapeutic, client-centered approach.
- Develop action plans with participants and monitor progress to adjust support based on current needs.
- Support treatment planning by engaging participants in group sessions and reinforcing recovery-focused goals.
- Apply motivational interviewing, trauma-informed care, and ASAM criteria to strengthen counseling and referral decisions.
Substance Use Disorder Counselor I
Imperial County Behavioral Health Services
El Centro, CA
03.2020 - 01.2021
- Conduct 20-40 client sessions per week using ASAM criteria to guide treatment planning and level-of-care referrals.
- Facilitate 3-6 group sessions per week centered on relapse prevention, life skills, and client engagement.
- Deliver individual counseling using motivational interviewing techniques to support substance use recovery and behavior change.
- Develop treatment plans that align with client goals, progress, and documented clinical needs.
- Coordinate case management, documentation, and confidentiality compliance across individual and group service
Intern, Adult Substance Use Disorder Clinic
Imperial County Behavioral Health Services
El Centro, CA
04.2019 - 06.2019
- Observed clinicians across intake, counseling, and case management to build practical treatment-planning experience.
- Applied DBT and CBT concepts during group therapy sessions to reinforce client coping and recovery skills.
- Maintained client confidentiality while documenting care activities and supporting clinic service workflows.
Time Accounting Technician
Brawley Elementary School District
Brawley, CA
09.2017 - 06.2018
- Managed staff leave, FMLA, and workers' compensation absence records for accurate timekeeping.
- Reviewed absence entries for accuracy before submitting payroll updates.
- Maintained the attendance calendar and organized supporting records for daily office use.
- Kept substitute employee information current and contacted substitutes to cover staff absences.
- Relayed substitute placement details to school sites and submitted substitute pay reports to payroll.
Community Volunteer/Student Employee
Imperial County Free Library – Calipatria Branch
Calipatria, CA
03.2016 - 09.2017
- Assisted with daily library operations, including materials handling, program setup, and front-desk support.
- Supported patrons with computer use and work referrals, providing clear guidance on available community resources.
- Supervised youth during library programs and computer sessions to maintain a safe, orderly environment.
- Assisted students with homework as needed, reinforcing program participation and reliable support.
- Provided consistent service across patron inquiries, youth activities, and community resource navigation.
Sr. Buyer, Administrative Asst., Estimating Asst.
EW Corporation
El Centro, CA
11.2005 - 05.2011
- Managed up to 100 purchase orders weekly to keep project materials and office supplies moving on schedule.
- Supported company president and management with administrative tasks, correspondence, and general office operations.
- Coordinated new job requests, maintained project files, and resolved customer issues throughout active engagements.
- Maintained ongoing communication with customers on pending, current, and potential projects.
- Assisted with project estimating to support successful budgets, bids and ongoing communication for awarded contracts.
- Supervised and trained new staff to follow company expectations and office procedures.
Education
Associate Degree - Sociology, Behavioral Science, Addiction Disorder Studies
Imperial Valley College
Imperial, CABachelor of Science - Sociology
California State University San Marcos
San Marcos, CASkills
- Individual counseling
- Group facilitation
- Treatment planning
- Case management
- Client progress monitoring
- Curriculum-based instruction
- Action planning
- Client documentation
- Confidentiality compliance
- Life skills coaching
- Motivational interviewing
- Cognitive behavioral therapy
- Relapse prevention planning
- Trauma-informed care
Certification
Substance Use Disorder Certified Counselor, California Association of DUI Treatment Programs (CADTP), Cert. No. 17510, current through March 2028
Timeline
AOD Counselor
Calipatria State Prison (Amity Fdn./Phoenix House)
03.2021 - Current
Substance Use Disorder Counselor I
Imperial County Behavioral Health Services
03.2020 - 01.2021
Intern, Adult Substance Use Disorder Clinic
Imperial County Behavioral Health Services
04.2019 - 06.2019
Time Accounting Technician
Brawley Elementary School District
09.2017 - 06.2018
Community Volunteer/Student Employee
Imperial County Free Library – Calipatria Branch
03.2016 - 09.2017
Sr. Buyer, Administrative Asst., Estimating Asst.
EW Corporation
11.2005 - 05.2011
Bachelor of Science - Sociology
California State University San Marcos
Associate Degree - Sociology, Behavioral Science, Addiction Disorder Studies
Imperial Valley College