Victoria Payne
Jacksonville,Florida
Summary
Passionate Certified Substance Abuse counselor dedicated to improving lives of individuals struggling with addiction and other behavioral disorders. Caring, empathetic CAP with 8+ years of experience in various settings (facilities, and community based arenas). Exceptionally talented at building rapport with different populations and age groups to encourage honesty and growth in recovery from substance abuse. While attentively implementing sound treatment plans addressing unique client needs and help attainment of long-term behavioral goals.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Substance Abuse Counselor
CRC/CrossRoads
12.2017 - Current
- Conducted interviews for potential clients, diagnostic evaluations, created treatment plans, referrals, and business networking
- Facilitated group and individual therapy in outpatient setting.
- Used knowledge of different treatment modalities to provide clients with individualized options for successful outcomes.
- Completed required documentation for continued therapy coverage by insurance companies to meet deadlines.
- Guided clients in effective therapeutic exercises integrated from Cognitive Behavior Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT).
- Developed individual treatment goals based on history and diagnosis.
Corrections Counselor
River Region Human Services
10.2015 - 12.2017
- Conducted interviews with corrections population, through diagnostic evaluations, created treatment plans, individual, and group therapy.
- Addressed behavior and stability of inmates to root out concerning connections or mental health issues.
- Counseled inmates either individually or group settings to bring problems to light and implement potential solutions.
- Evaluated progress of inmates in jails and prisons to determine optimal intervention strategies.
- Coordinated and worked closely with law enforcement, social service agencies and mental health providers.
- Arranged substance abuse rehabilitation for offenders.
Education
Master of Science - Human Services
Argosy University
Atlanta, GA02.2019
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
ALBANY STATE UNIVERSITY
Albany, GA12.2007
Skills
- Family Therapy
- Client Evaluation
- Clinical Assessments
- Community Mental Health Programs
- Crisis Intervention
- Psychiatric Disorders
- Addictions and Substance Abuse
- Group and Individual Sessions
- Providing Community Referrals
- Mental Health Support
Certification
- Substance Abuse Professional (SAP)/Certified U.S. Dept. Of Transportation (DOT)
- Alcohol and Drug Counselor (ICADC)
- Certified Addictions Professional (CAP)
- Human Service Board Certified Practitioner (HS-BCP)
- Certified in HIV/AIDS and Hepatitis C testing.
- Certified as a Thinking for a Change instructor.
Volunteer Experience
City House, Home Away from Home, Jacksonville, Florida, 2015, Current
Currently preparing for National Clinical Mental Health Counseling Exam
Will be a Florida licensed Mental Health provider within 1 year.
Timeline
Certified Substance Abuse Counselor
CRC/CrossRoads
12.2017 - Current
Corrections Counselor
River Region Human Services
10.2015 - 12.2017
Master of Science - Human Services
Argosy University
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
ALBANY STATE UNIVERSITY
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