Barbara Strobel
Central City,Nebraska
Summary
Dynamic Drug and Alcohol Counselor with extensive experience at Revive Inc., skilled in relapse prevention strategies and effective motivational interviewing. Successfully reduced relapse occurrences through tailored treatment plans and strong client rapport. Committed to fostering a safe therapeutic environment and enhancing team collaboration for optimal client outcomes.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Drug and Alcohol Counselor/Clinical Manager
Revive Inc.
08.2016 - 08.2025
- Facilitated group therapy sessions for diverse clientele, promoting peer support and healthy coping mechanisms.
- Established strong rapport with clients from diverse backgrounds and demographics, fostering an atmosphere of trust for open communication during counseling sessions.
- Conducted substance abuse assessments and screenings to accurately identify client needs and appropriate levels of care required.
- Enhanced communication with medical professionals to ensure comprehensive care for clients with co-occurring disorders.
- Reduced relapse occurrences for clients through consistent follow-up appointments and support group referrals.
- Promoted a safe therapeutic environment that fostered trust between clients and counselors by setting clear boundaries and expectations.
- Mentored new counselors by sharing best practices, contributing to a positive team environment and continuous professional development opportunities.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop holistic treatment plans addressing the unique needs of each client.
- Continuously updated professional knowledge by attending conferences, completing continuing education courses, and participating in industry-related workshops to enhance service delivery outcomes.
- Connected clients with relevant social services agencies for housing assistance, employment support, or additional mental health services when needed.
- Monitored client progress to make necessary adjustments for client success.
- Supported aftercare planning for continued recovery after treatment.
- Developed individual treatment goals based on history and diagnosis.
- Taught substance abuse classes to help clients understand consequences of drug and alcohol use.
- Facilitated group and individual therapy in outpatient setting. and inpatient.
- Provided counseling and support to clients with drug and alcohol abuse issues.
- Developed goal-oriented psychoeducational and activity therapy groups to improve clients' level of functioning.
- Communicated effectively with staff members, physicians, and patients, employing active listening and interpersonal skills.
- Managed [Number] employees with various personalities and from different cultures for large [Number]-physician practice.
- Worked with interns to ensure that they would get their 12-code function hours/clock hours meet for the State of Nebraska. During their internship, when place with our facility.
Safety Manager
Strobel Manufacturing
01.1991 - 07.2016
- Collaborated with management to develop company-wide safety policies, procedures, and guidelines.
- Conducted thorough accident investigations to identify root causes and prevent future occurrences.
- Developed and implemented safety programs.
- Reduced accident rates through proactive hazard identification, analysis, and mitigation strategies.
- First Aid, CPR
Education
Associate of Science - Drug And Alcohol Counseling
Central Community College in Grand Island
Grand Island, NE05-2016
Skills
- Engaged learning
- Maintaining patient confidentiality
- Accurate clinical documentation
- Maintaining professional boundaries
- Relapse prevention strategies
- Client representation
- Effective motivational interviewing
- Cultural awareness
- Analytical judgment
- Addiction recovery support
- Intervention planning
- Behavior modification
- Personalized counseling sessions
- Continuing education
- Psychoeducation facilitation
- Anger management
- Substance use evaluation
- Patient evaluation
- Community resources
- Goal setting
- Client confidentiality
- Crisis intervention
- Individual therapy
- Clinical supervision
- Boundary setting
- Crisis management
- Defining treatment objectives
- Substance abuse education
- Client evaluation
- Testing specimens
- Trauma-informed care
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking
- Reliability
- Excellent communication
- Organizational skills
- Effective communication
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Clinical interventions
- Psychosocial assessments
- Professionalism
- Client counseling
- Client goal setting
- Psychological assessment
Timeline
Drug and Alcohol Counselor/Clinical Manager
Revive Inc.
08.2016 - 08.2025
Safety Manager
Strobel Manufacturing
01.1991 - 07.2016
Associate of Science - Drug And Alcohol Counseling
Central Community College in Grand Island
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