Anna Passeri
Partners Behavioral Health
Hibbing,Minnesota
1
Certification
10
years of professional experience
Twenty-year experienced counselor with expertise in developing effective treatment strategies and facilitating group therapy. Recognized for enhancing client support through dual diagnosis treatment, and crisis intervention, committed to improving addiction recovery outcomes.
Proven ability to develop personalized treatment plans and enhance client engagement in recovery.
Experience working in adolescents, all women, all men and coed settings
I pride myself in person centered care giving the person with a substance use disorder all the resources they need to be sober and successful.
Work History
Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor
2 Years 7 Months- Developed personalized treatment plans based on comprehensive assessments of client needs.
- Conducted individual and group counseling sessions to support client recovery and well-being.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure holistic care for clients.
- Facilitated crisis intervention strategies to address immediate client needs effectively.
- Monitored client progress, adjusting treatment approaches as necessary to enhance outcomes.
- Educated clients about addiction, coping strategies, and available community resources.
- Maintained accurate documentation of client interactions and treatment plans in compliance with regulations.
Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor
4 Years- I completed interviews,hiring,scheduling and PIP plans for detox technicians.
- Enhanced client engagement during group therapy sessions by utilizing interactive activities and discussion prompts.
- Increased family involvement in the recovery process through regular communication, education, and support groups.
- I completed schedules for the technicians, and was in charge of the detox fleet of cars as we provided transportation services.
- Strengthened referral network by establishing relationships with local healthcare providers, improving access to care for individuals seeking addiction treatment services.
- I completed all SUD assessments for the detox clients and made referrals for hospitalizations and treatment.
- I collaborated with all other Detox directors throughout the state working on improving the detox experience.
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Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor
2 Years 4 Months- Provided support to leadership and direction to counselors
- Completed inmate SUD assessments
- Completed monthly progress review with the inmates to determine advancement
- Provided 19 hours of group counseling weekly
- Traveled to educational institutions to recruit counselors and corrections officers
- Appointed to the recognition committee to increase employee engagement.
Education
Associate of Science - Human Services/Chemical Dependency
Skills
Individual counseling
Crisis intervention
Assessment and evaluation
Dual diagnosis treatment
Evidence-based practice
Substance use education
Motivational interviewing
Emotional regulation techniques
Anger management techniques
Client-centered approach
Multicultural competence
Clinical documentation
Accomplishments
- Collaborated with St Louis County Public Health to develop the North Star families program, a program supporting and educating addicted mothers in a home setting, while pregnant and post pregnancy
- Developed an outpatient program for a new company
- Created a nine week aftercare program for clients in an outpatient setting.
- Lead team building for coworkers in a treatment setting.
- Member of a advisory group to improve detox centers throughout the state of Minnesota.
- Collaborated with probation, judicial, and St Louis County social services to establish Safe Babies Court in Virginia MN
- Intern supervision
Certification
- Licensed with the State of Minnesota -Alcohol and Drug Counseling #302247
- MRT-Moral Recognition Therapy
- DRAOR- Dynamic Risk Assessment for Offender Re-Entry
- Co-Occurring therapy certified
- Tides certified
- Decision Points Facilitator trained 20 hours
- Supervision certified Eden group/DHS.
- Certified to supervise interns
Timeline
Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor
Partners Behavioral Health
02.2024 - CurrentRead More
Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor
Range Mental Health
08.2020 - 08.2024Read More
Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor
MCF TOGO Correctional Supervisor CPT-3
04.2016 - 08.2018Read More
Mesabi Range College
Associate of Science from Human Services/Chemical Dependency
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