BAYLOR THOMPSON
Denver,Colorado
Summary
Experienced substance abuse counselor with strengths in supervision, treatment planning, crisis intervention, group/individual therapy, and relapse prevention. Dedicated to supporting counselors and fostering long-term client recovery.
Overview
1
1
Certification
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Clinical Director
Creative Treatment Options
2026.09 - Current
- Administer clinical supervision for clinicians pursuing licensure, ensuring compliance with best practices and Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA) standards.
- Continuing role as children, youth, and families coordinator, overseeing clinical integrity and delivery of specialized services.
- Research ongoing documentation requirement changes to enhance regulatory compliance. Partnered with clinical director in developing processes aligned with Medicaid HCPF and BHA regulations. Crafted documentation templates that strictly adhere to evolving policy standards.
- Collaborate closely with clinical director to oversee daily clinical operations and streamline administrative workflows.
- Research and identify innovative modalities and forms of clinical services that agency can feasibly implement to expand delivery service.
Counselor
Creative Treatment Options
2021.04 - Current
- Develop individualized treatment plans after comprehensive assessments.
- Track attendance, progress, and legal compliance for court-mandated clients.
- Work extensively with court-mandated clients and maintain communication with legal authorities.
- Provide individual and group counseling; empower client recovery.
- Collaborate with team on treatment monitoring and plan adjustments.
Internship Supervisor
Creative Treatment Options
2024.01 - 2026.09
- Mentored counseling interns, fostering skill development and professional growth.
- Delivered constructive feedback, enhancing interns' competencies in a supportive environment.
- Collaborated with academic institutions to align internship objectives and assess intern performance.
Resource Coordinator
North Metro Community Services
2021.01 - 2021.04
- Coordinated client care through home visits to ensure comprehensive support.
- Developed personalized healthcare plans and evaluated service quality for optimal client outcomes.
- Coordinated resource allocation to optimize service delivery across multiple programs.
- Developed and maintained efficient scheduling processes for staff and client services.
- Streamlined communication between departments to enhance collaborative efforts and improve outcomes.
Direct Care Provider
Devereux Behavioral Health
2020.05 - 2021.01
- Assisted inpatient clients with mental health needs in a therapeutic environment. with mental/behavioral health needs.
- Executed crisis intervention strategies to ensure safety and stability within group settings.
Education
M.S. - Addiction Counseling
Texas Tech University HSC
Lubbock2023-12
B.S. - Human Sciences
Texas Tech University
Lubbock2020-05
Skills
- Patient care management
- Leadership
- Collaboration
- Clinical supervision
- Adaptability
- Clinical care coordination
Certification
Licensed Addiction Counselor (ACD.0002434) – Mar 2024, Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC.0023373) – Jan 2026, National Certified Counselor (NCC #1729727) – Dec 2023
Timeline
Assistant Clinical Director
Creative Treatment Options
2026.09 - Current
Internship Supervisor
Creative Treatment Options
2024.01 - 2026.09
Counselor
Creative Treatment Options
2021.04 - Current
Resource Coordinator
North Metro Community Services
2021.01 - 2021.04
Direct Care Provider
Devereux Behavioral Health
2020.05 - 2021.01
B.S. - Human Sciences
Texas Tech University
M.S. - Addiction Counseling
Texas Tech University HSC