Apryl Lang
Conroe,TX
Summary
Compassionate Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselor with experience in providing individual and group therapy sessions across diverse populations. Skilled in developing effective treatment plans, crisis intervention, and fostering supportive environments for recovery. Demonstrated ability to build trust with clients, leading to improved treatment outcomes and enhanced coping strategies for managing addiction and behavioral challenges. Successfully collaborated with healthcare professionals to integrate care approaches, resulting in holistic support for clients on the path to recovery.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Business Owner/Operator
Culinary Cognition Catering, LLC
Conroe, TX
06.2019 - Current
- Business owner of my catering & food truck business
- Certified food manager & handlers, current mobile food permits, catering set up, grill & fryer operator, cashier, customer service
Direct Care Supervisor
Creighton Oaks RTC
Conroe, Tx
09.2024 - 12.2024
- Monitored staff's performance to ensure that quality standards were met.
- Monitored inpatient bed use, facilities and staff to provide optimal use of resources.
- Evaluated job performance of direct care staff through observation, coaching, feedback, and formal reviews.
- Transported and accompanied residents to and from medical appointments, shopping trips, recreational activities and scheduled activities.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all services provided to residents.
- Implemented behavior management techniques as needed for residents.
- Collaborated with families and outside agencies regarding resident needs.
- Facilitated team building activities among direct care staff members.
- Provided orientation, training and supervision of direct care staff.
Addiction Recovery Technician
Westbridge Recovery Center
Kingwood, TX
03.2024 - 09.2024
- Responsible for the support for and monitoring of clients while in the program, as well as ensuring the physical environment is safe and clean
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to develop comprehensive treatment plans for each patient's individual needs.
- Transported clients from one location to another when necessary for medical appointments or other activities related to their recovery process.
- Maintained accurate and detailed records of patient care, condition, progress, and concerns.
- Addressed complex histories with substance abuse, mental health issues and other concerns.
- Provided crisis intervention services when needed to prevent potential harm or danger due to substance use issues.
Home Health Aide
Excel E Care
Houston, TX
09.2014 - 09.2024
- Home Health Care Provider
- Monitors patient condition by observing physical and mental condition
- Supports patients by providing housekeeping and laundry services
- Shopping for food and other household requirements
- Preparing and serving meals and snacks
- Running errands
- Changed bed linens and maintained a clean living environment for the client's safety.
Office Assistant
TRELS Home For Children
Conroe, TX
08.2022 - 12.2023
- Office assistant assisting case managers, assist with adoption work shops, marketing events, provided direct care to residents, coordinated trainings with HHS, scheduled activities for group home clients
Cognitive Therapist
Gateway Foundation
Humble, TX
10.2018 - 06.2019
- LCDCI
- Completes comprehensive assessments and treatment planning and provides counseling services to clients
- Develops and implements complex treatment and discharge plans for clients with dual diagnoses, social or mental health issues
- Serves as professional resource to others in resolving complex case problems and may provide clinical supervision as needed
- Develops and may facilitate trainings for treatment staff
- Assumes responsibility for overseeing counselors in absence of supervisor
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Houston
Houston, TX12-2025
Associate of Applied Science - Human Services
Lone Star College
Houston, TX05-2017
Skills
- Small business operations
- Customer service
- Verbal and written communication
- Clerical support
- Microsoft office
- Patient intake and assessment
- Residential and outpatient treatment
- Individual counseling
- Group and one-on-one therapy
- IOP and PHP case management
- Treatment Planning
- Addiction assessment
- Substance abuse education
Timeline
Direct Care Supervisor
Creighton Oaks RTC
09.2024 - 12.2024
Addiction Recovery Technician
Westbridge Recovery Center
03.2024 - 09.2024
Office Assistant
TRELS Home For Children
08.2022 - 12.2023
Business Owner/Operator
Culinary Cognition Catering, LLC
06.2019 - Current
Cognitive Therapist
Gateway Foundation
10.2018 - 06.2019
Home Health Aide
Excel E Care
09.2014 - 09.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Houston
Associate of Applied Science - Human Services
Lone Star College