Benjamin Williams
Troy,MT
Summary
Compassionate Addictions Counselor recognized for high productivity and efficient task completion. Skilled in developing personalized treatment plans, crisis management, and facilitating group therapy sessions. Excel in communication, empathy, and patience, ensuring effective client support and successful recovery outcomes.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Addictions Counselor
Sunrise Treatment Center
Piqua, Ohio
10.2022 - 08.2024
- Worked closely with local rehabilitation facilities to ensure seamless transition from detoxification programs into outpatient care settings.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions to discuss addiction-related topics.
- Developed treatment plans tailored to each client's needs and goals.
- Discussed with offenders how such issues as drug and alcohol abuse and anger management problems might have played roles in past criminal behavior
- Assisted clients in finding appropriate housing, employment opportunities, and other support services needed for recovery success.
- Advised family members on how best to support their loved ones struggling with addiction.
- Maintained clinical documentation for each case with detailed and timely updates.
- Led supportive group discussions and education sessions with alcohol and drug users and families.
- Identified treatment goals based on individual diagnosis and history.
- Educated patients on detox and withdrawal, medications, addiction, recovery, coping skills, and community resources.
- Provided crisis intervention services when needed during times of emotional distress or overwhelming stress.
- Supported and counseled clients with drug and alcohol addiction.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Addiction Studies And Mental Health Dual
Sinclair Community College
Dayton, OH06-2008
Skills
- Psychoeducation delivery
- Motivational interviewing
- Continuing education
- Co-occurring disorders
- Individual counseling
- Intervention planning
- Treatment Planning
- Relapse prevention
- Substance abuse
- Referral coordination
- Documentation proficiency
- Multicultural competence
- Self-awareness
- Client advocacy
- Boundary setting
- Group facilitation
- Assessment skills
- Behavior modification
- Family therapy
- Dual diagnosis treatment
- Aftercare follow up
- Boundaries establishment
- Crisis intervention
- Substance abuse education
- Law enforcement collaboration
Certification
LCDC 11 and Qualified Mental Health Specialist 33 years of sobriety
Timeline
Addictions Counselor
Sunrise Treatment Center
10.2022 - 08.2024
Associate of Applied Science - Addiction Studies And Mental Health Dual
Sinclair Community College
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