APRIL YOUNG
Counselor
Fort. Lauderdale,FL
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated Addiction Counselor with over 5 years of professional experience in providing support and guidance to individuals struggling with substance abuse. Seeking to leverage my expertise in behavioral therapy, crisis intervention, and relapse prevention strategies in a challenging role at a reputable healthcare facility. Committed to helping patients develop effective coping mechanisms and build a healthier lifestyle while promoting mental health awareness and recovery,
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Traveling Nurse
ShiftMEd
, Florida
02.2023 - Current
- Documented all elements of care and updated patient charts and confidential files to reflect changes in care plans, interventions applied, and observations.
Director/Recovery Coach
Expressions Of Love Care II
FT LAUDERDALE, FL
12.2018 - Current
- Partnered with staff to create professional development plans to support personal and business growth.
- Recruited, hired, and trained employees on operations and performance expectations.
- Analyzed problematic situations and occurrences to provide solutions and facilitate company survival and growth.
- Created effective business plans to focus strategic decisions on long-term objectives.
- Encouraged clients to participate in 12-step programs or other forms of mutual aid groups.
- Maintained accurate records of client progress and activities in accordance with organizational standards.
- Developed and maintained therapeutic environment within recovery groups, encouraging open communication.
- Facilitated educational workshops on topics such as mental health, addiction, self-care practices, and mindfulness.
Clergy
NEC
, Fl
01.2000 - Current
- Assessed patient behavior, moods, and other responses to determine correct diagnosis and devise treatment plans.
- Educated clients on dangers of substance abuse and prevention techniques.
Residential/Case Management Counselor
Restore Inc
Fairbanks, AK
08.2023 - 11.2023
- Monitored client progress through regular meetings and documented changes in client's condition or behavior.
- Participated in regular team meetings and in-house training sessions to boost group effectiveness.
- Provided case management services including intake, assessment, crisis intervention, advocacy, referral and monitoring of families.
- Performed case management duties such as scheduling appointments, making phone calls, writing reports.
- Acted as client advocate, coordinating required services and resolving emergency problems in crisis situations.
- Encouraged clients to express feelings and discuss happenings in life to help develop insight into themselves or relationships.
- Monitored and kept meticulous records of patient treatment plans and response of patient to medication.
Bail Bond Agent
Rochel Franklin Bail Bonds
Ft Lauderdlae, FL
01.2013 - 06.2023
- Filed paperwork and paid bonds to court, providing prompt jail release for defendants.
- Assessed defendants' background and to repay bail bonds.
Director
Camelot
Fort Lauderdale, FL
12.2014 - 12.2019
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Gained strong leadership skills by managing projects from start to finish.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Participated in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Developed and implemented intensive individualized treatment plans addressing family relationship problems, destructive patterns of behavior and other psychosocial issues.
- Maintained and updated patient records, changes in service plans and treatment reports.
- Delivered brief interventions to help clients develop healthy coping skills.
- Worked with interdisciplinary treatment team to develop treatment plans.
- Worked with clinical psychiatrist and primary care physician to review patient progress and update treatment plans.
- Conducted follow-up assessments to monitor clients' progress and adjust treatment plans as necessary.
- Maintained client confidentiality to protect patient privacy.
Educator
Broward County School Board
Fort Lauderdale, FL
01.1993 - 06.2006
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans to keep learner attention.
- Built relationships and communicated with parents to provide best learning environment for children.
- Created and implemented assessments to measure student progress.
Education
Doctors of Divinity -
Universal Life Church California (Kingdom of God Monastery)
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration -
Florida College of Business
Associates of Arts Cross-training: Patient Care Technician -
MED-VANCE
Skills
- Substance Abuse Counseling
- Mental Health Support
- Client Records Management
- Behavior Monitoring
- Cultural Awareness
- Multitasking Abilities
- Self-Motivated
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Critical Thinking
- Problem-Solving
- PPE Compliance
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Planning and Coordination
- Active Listening
- Good Telephone Etiquette
- First Aid/CPR
- Dependable and Responsible
- Public speaking ability
- Learning disability awareness
- Trained in indicators of child abuse
- Intervention planning
- Communications theory
- Biopsychosocial assessments
- Daily living activities educator
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) expert
- Knowledge of juvenile justice system
- Needs assessment
- Strong public speaker
- Skilled in intake interviewing
- Case management proficiency
- Motivational leadership style
- Healthy lifestyle role model
- Nondiscriminatory practices
- Group facilitation
- Performance improvements
- Wellness coach
- Curriculum Development
- Attention to Detail
Compliance
host of training, CEUs, Accreditation, workshop
BHCM Behavior Health Allceus Certificate 2023 per-license
Behavior Technician Relias Certificate 2023
RESIDENTAL RECOVERY FARR/NARR Certified 2023
BLS CPR 2022 (2) term
Doctors of Divinity Kingdom of God Monastery ULC 2022
Behavior Intervention Specialist Training (BIP) 2022
Residential Recovery Administrator Florida Certification Board certified 2021
Specialized Therapeutic Treatment Training Certified 2016
Therapeutic Foster Care License Department of Children & Families 2014
Life Coach Global Certified 2014
Breath Alcohol Technician (BAT) Certified 2014
Surety Agent Florida Department of Finance License 2012
Criminal Justice Florida University Certificate 2010
Revered(Officiant) International ULC Brazil, ULC Installed 2006
Patient Care Technician Med-vance Degree 2005
Nurse Assistance Florida Board of Health License 2005
Early Childhood Education Psychology Broward Community College 2000
Bachelor of Science Medical Business Administration MA, Florida College of Business Degree 1986
Educator Florida Board of Education Certified 1993
all listed available a pond request others not shown as well.
Community Services
Sponsorship, volunteering, presenting, hosting events: 3200+ hours yearly
Currently over 30200 hours in 2023 year.
Serves over 17000 meals a year
Therapeutic Performing Arts
After hour professional on-call
Integrity Care pack and gifts 1000-1500
- September-Annual Reconnect with Leadership
- November-Feed 500 Hungry People
- Decemeber-Let it Snow! Joined all ages caroling, entertainment and gift given (ALF's and children special needs hospital bound friends) Toy Drive: Nov 1-Dec 21 ends
Community Family & Friends: All age groups participant our community projects
Free webinars and presentation on subject matters
Goodwill session to less fortunate individuals and families (vouches excepted)
Participant with other partners, and event within the community
-Local & Tri-counties
-International missions
-Nationwide coverage
Special Service
US Homeland Security Privacy Emergency Medical Task-force, Bail Bonds(agent) CTIOS phone, Metrix
Additional Education
- BHCM Behavior Health Allceus Certificate 2023 per-license
- Behavior Technician Relias Certificate 2023
- RESIDENTAL RECOVERY FARR/NARR Certified 2023
- BLS CPR 2022 (2) term
- Doctors of Divinity Kingdom of God Monastery ULC 2022
- Behavior Intervention Specialist Training (BIP) 2022
- Residential Recovery Administrator Florida Certification Board certified 2021The University of South Florida Mental Health Justice System 2022
Timeline
Residential/Case Management Counselor
Restore Inc
08.2023 - 11.2023
Traveling Nurse
ShiftMEd
02.2023 - Current
Director/Recovery Coach
Expressions Of Love Care II
12.2018 - Current
Director
Camelot
12.2014 - 12.2019
Bail Bond Agent
Rochel Franklin Bail Bonds
01.2013 - 06.2023
Clergy
NEC
01.2000 - Current
Educator
Broward County School Board
01.1993 - 06.2006
Doctors of Divinity -
Universal Life Church California (Kingdom of God Monastery)
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration -
Florida College of Business
Associates of Arts Cross-training: Patient Care Technician -
MED-VANCE