Objectives Background includes working with Substance Abuse and Mental Health Disorder patients. Well-qualified counselor with focused and dedicated approach. Skilled in facilitating group sessions and conducting one-on-one therapy to deal with diverse struggles.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Case Manager
Synergy Treatment Center
01.2021 - Current
Plans, organizes, and conducts therapeutic counseling of clients
Interviews clients, reviews records, and confers with other professionals to evaluate condition of clients
Develops and maintains individualized treatment plan for each client assigned while considering educational and psycho-social needs and makes recommendations to appropriate staff
Consults with clinical staff to select program activities consistent with the needs and capabilities of individual clients
Collects, organizes, and analyzes information about clients through interviews, group therapy, one-on-one counseling for therapeutic planning
Assists clients in understanding and overcoming drug and alcohol dependency and behavioral health problems through 12 step program and other therapeutic interventions
Performs appropriate discharge duties when necessary
Completes paperwork as required under state and federal guidelines for outpatient and behavioral health facilities
Works closely with other members of the therapeutic team to communicate relevant information regarding client behavior
Monitors condition of clients to evaluate success of treatment plan, and adapts treatment as needed.
Substance Abuse Counselor
Desoto County Treatment Center
02.2020 - Current
Works with patients to complete all intakes, admissions, discharges, and transfer paperwork
Documents patient progress through counseling and interaction through groups
Completes patient psychosocial and an individualized treatment plan within the required time frame
Identifies any clinical/case management needs and works to address those needs
Performs individual, group, and family counseling as required
Performs at least 20 hours of direct one-on-one patient contact per week through individual or group counseling
Reports patient abuse, neglect and exploitation as required
Reports patient grievances as required
Educates patient in all aspects of treatment, corresponding health issues and steps to recovery
Obtains Urine Drug Screens and initial patient photo identification
Assists in monitoring all patient activities on center premises
Actively participates in community relations activities as directed and authorized
Ensures the reading and understanding of the Policy and Procedures Manual
Ensures compliance with 42 CFR Part 2 (Federal Confidentiality Regulations) and 45 CFR, Parts 160 & 164 (HIPAA)
Is responsible for obtaining or maintaining proper licensure and/or certification according to specific state requirements
Actively participates in preparation for surveys and inspections conducted by CARF, the State, DEA, Board of Pharmacy and any other agency site visits as dictated by the state laws or regulations
Participates in all staff meetings
Ensures compliance with local, State, Federal and Colonial Management Group, LP rules, regulations and policies
Always acts in the best interests of the program and company; honors, supports, and protects the proprietary data and rights of the company
Performs other tasks as assigned by clinic, region or corporate leadership.
Education Assistant
Shelby County Schools
Memphis, TN
11.2017 - 02.2020
This role included but was not limited to classroom
Provides assistance to assigned teachers in maintaining a well-organized, smoothly functioning classroom for the benefit of both teachers and students
Assists students with exercises and class activities; concentrates efforts with small groups of students and individuals as necessary
Compiles, prepares and organizes materials and classroom for instruction and classroom activities.
Senior Pastor
Helena Church of the Nazarene
West Helena, AR
05.2013 - 01.2020
As the senior pastor, I lead the spiritual development of church members and guests through preaching and teaching the word of God, provide counseling, mentorship, prayer, and visitation to members and guest in times of peace and times of great crisis, design and implement evangelism opportunities such as local, national, and international /missions and community service, and manage daily church operations.
Intern Counselor
Synergy Treatment Center
01.2019 - 12.2019
Plans, organizes, and conducts therapeutic counseling of clients
Interviews clients, reviews records, and confers with other professionals to evaluate condition of clients
Develops and maintains individualized treatment plan for each client assigned while considering educational and psycho-social needs and makes recommendations to appropriate staff
Consults with clinical staff to select program activities consistent with the needs and capabilities of individual clients
Collects, organizes, and analyzes information about clients through interviews, group therapy, one-on-one counseling for therapeutic planning
Assists clients in understanding and overcoming drug and alcohol dependency and behavioral health problems through 12 step program and other therapeutic interventions
Performs appropriate discharge duties when necessary
Completes paperwork as required under state and federal guidelines for outpatient and behavioral health facilities
Works closely with other members of the therapeutic team to communicate relevant information regarding client behavior
Monitors condition of clients to evaluate success of treatment plan, and adapts treatment as needed.
Academic Admissions Counselor
MCUTS@LBC
Memphis, TN
07.2008 - 07.2017
This role included, but was not limited to recruitment, campus tours, and training new recruiters to help with the overall onboarding process and transition of students coming from high school into their first year of college.
Inventory Control Lead
William Sonoma
Memphis, TN
04.2000 - 06.2008
This position required me to supervise and lead a team of assistants and inventory clerks, oversee all inventory accounts and records, ensure and review all packaging, shipment, and invoicing labels on all outgoing and incoming materials, and schedule all shifts and evaluate the work of all inventory staff and subordinates.
Education
Master of Science - Clinical Mental Health in Counseling
Freed-Hardeman
2019
Masters of Christian Studies - undefined
Union University
2012
Bachelor of Arts - undefined
Crichton College
2008
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Booker T. Washington High
1985
Skills
Treatment planning
Patient documentation
Active Listening
Interpersonal Communication
Self-Motivated
Teambuilding
Excellent Communication
Critical Thinking
Decision Making
Individual counseling
Clinical assessment
Clinical Documentation
Timeline
Case Manager
Synergy Treatment Center
01.2021 - Current
Substance Abuse Counselor
Desoto County Treatment Center
02.2020 - Current
Intern Counselor
Synergy Treatment Center
01.2019 - 12.2019
Education Assistant
Shelby County Schools
11.2017 - 02.2020
Senior Pastor
Helena Church of the Nazarene
05.2013 - 01.2020
Academic Admissions Counselor
MCUTS@LBC
07.2008 - 07.2017
Inventory Control Lead
William Sonoma
04.2000 - 06.2008
Master of Science - Clinical Mental Health in Counseling
Medical Assistant at Pinnacle Treatment Center (Martinsville Treatment Services)Medical Assistant at Pinnacle Treatment Center (Martinsville Treatment Services)