Angela Stephens
Lakewood,California
Summary
Caring, empathetic Substance Abuse Counselor with 5 years of experience in treatment center settings. Exceptionally talented at building rapport with different patient groups to encourage honesty and growth in recovery from substance abuse. Desire to pursue new role with family groups.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Substance Abuse Counselor
Elite Care INC.
05.2023 - Current
- Developed goal-oriented psychoeducational and activity therapy groups to improve clients' level of functioning.
- Provided comprehensive case management services, created treatment plans, and connected clients and families to appropriate resources.
- Facilitated group and individual therapy in outpatient setting.
- Developed individual treatment goals based on history and diagnosis.
- Supported and assessed clients struggling with addiction or relationship issues and devised strategies based on client needs.
- Taught substance abuse classes to help clients understand consequences of drug and alcohol use.
Residential Counselor
Telecare Corporation
03.2017 - 01.2023
- Supported residents in coping with emotions and fears through one-on-one sessions.
- Resolved conflicts by performing in-time crisis intervention and enforcing discipline and behavior metrics.
- Assisted residents in adhering to treatment plans by setting up medical appointments, arranging transportation, coordinating services, and providing emotional support.
- Addressed behavioral and emotional needs of residents through activities and interventions, increasing resident socialization, interpersonal, and social skills.
- Communicated behavior choices to residents by outlining positive and negative consequences of choices.
Education
Master of Arts - Marriage And Family Therapy
Azusa Pacific University
Azusa, CA05.2026
Bachelor of Arts - Communications
Southern New Hampshire University
Hooksett, NH05.2022
No Degree - Certified Substance Abuse Counselor
Loyola Marymount University
Los Angeles, CA12.2020
Skills
- Individual Therapy
- Individual Counseling
- Family Counseling
- Providing Community Referrals
Affiliations
CCAPP - California Consortium of Addiction Programs and Professionals
Certification
- CADC - Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor
Certified Substance Abuse Counselor, CPR, BLS
Certified Substance Abuse Counselor
Certified CPR
Certified BLS
Timeline
Substance Abuse Counselor
Elite Care INC.
05.2023 - Current
Residential Counselor
Telecare Corporation
03.2017 - 01.2023
Master of Arts - Marriage And Family Therapy
Azusa Pacific University
Bachelor of Arts - Communications
Southern New Hampshire University
No Degree - Certified Substance Abuse Counselor
Loyola Marymount University