Armando Jose Suarez Hernandez
Warrensburg,NY
Summary
Accomplished Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor with a robust background in the United States Air Force (6 years) as an Active Duty member, adept at conflict de-escalation and providing comprehensive mental health support. Spearheaded innovative counseling programs, significantly enhancing patient care through multicultural competence and substance abuse expertise. Demonstrates exceptional teamwork and documentation skills, fostering continuous improvement and patient safety.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC)
United States Air Force, USAF
04.2023 - Current
- Collaborated with fellow counselors to create engaging practice sessions that challenged players physically and mentally.
- Collaborated with fellow counselors to develop well-structured schedules and balanced curriculum for the program.
- Managed a team of career counselors who worked closely with individual students on their career goals and job search strategies.
- Evaluated medication regimens for complex patients, identifying potential drug interactions and devising alternative treatment strategies when necessary.
- Promoted a culture of continuous improvement within the team by regularly assessing counselor performance against established benchmarks and providing constructive feedback where necessary.
Behavioral Health Technician
United States Air Force, USAF
06.2019 - Current
- Delivered compassionate care under challenging circumstances, consistently demonstrating resilience and adaptability when faced with unexpected obstacles or setbacks in patient progress.
- Provided crisis intervention services, successfully de-escalating situations and ensuring patient safety.
- Built and maintained positive staff relationships to promote teamwork and better serve clients.
- Implemented therapeutic activities that promoted skill-building, self-awareness, and healthy coping mechanisms.
- Able to conduct initial basic assessment procedures including standardized psychological testing, clinical interviewing, mental status examinations, substance abuse evaluations, and psychological and nursing assessment.
Education
Associate of Science - Mental Health Services
Community College of The Air Force
Montgomery, AL06-2023
Skills
- Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC)
- Conflict de-escalation
- Documentation skills
- Suicide Prevention
- Group Instruction
- Mental Health Support
- Multicultural Competence
- Substance abuse experience
Certification
Alcohol and Drug Certification (CADC) awarded by the Air Force Substance Abuse Counselor Certification Board in 2023.
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC)
United States Air Force, USAF
04.2023 - Current
Behavioral Health Technician
United States Air Force, USAF
06.2019 - Current
Associate of Science - Mental Health Services
Community College of The Air Force
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