BILL ADAMS
Novato,CA
Summary
Client-focused Resource Counselor for the unhoused with training and experience to support those with mental, emotional and substance abuse problems. I excel in crisis intervention and have a background working with individuals suffering from substance abuse, behavioral disorders, and mental illness and learning and other disabilities, all contributing to crisis and housing difficulties, and difficult behaviors.
Overview
42
42
years of professional experience
Work History
Resource Counselor - Adult Shelter
Homeward Bound
Novato, CA
05.2025 - 12.2025
- For 6 months now, I have been doing the job "Resource Counselor - Adult Shelter" as described in your job description, on a per diem basis at Jonathan's Place.
- Lately 32-40hrs/wk.
- I have also been taking assignments at NBC, and at La Casa Buena when I was needed there by Hanna or Alicia.
- I enjoy the work very much and I believe I have an affinity for it due to my life experience in the music industry and my work the past ten years.
- I have made some new friends amongst managers and staff, and I enjoy the work atmosphere at Homeward Bound very much.
- It is a great team.
Suicide Prevention Counselor
Buckelew Programs
Novato, CA
05.2021 - 05.2025
- Responded to crisis situations when severe mental health and behavioral issues arose.
- Referred individuals to outside resources and services for additional support.
- Coordinated resources to support clients and help each achieve targets.
- Completed detailed documentation of sessions, patient notes and recommendations.
- Collaborated to set goals and mentor newly hired counselors.
Counselor
Community Homes and Services
Novato, CA
11.2021 - 06.2022
- Worked with interdisciplinary team to develop individualized treatment interventions utilizing ABA therapy.
- Helped clients find solutions by teaching appropriate intervention techniques.
- Provided supervision and in-house activities to support program participants.
- Provided individual and group counseling to guide clients in areas of social and emotional needs.
Music Therapist
Marin Ventures
San Rafael, CA
10.2017 - 10.2021
- Set and communicated ground rules for classroom based on respect and personal responsibility.
- Mentored and counseled students with social adjustment, academic problems, and intellectual and emotional disabilities.
Registered Respiratory Care Practitioner
Santa Clara County Valley Medical Center
San Jose, CA
12.1983 - 01.2006
- Monitored and applied therapies and life support.
- Instructed patients and family members on discharge home care.
- Staff Supervisor, 3-11 shift.
- LifeFlight Team member/on call
- MASH Unit on call for neonate transport and life support.
Education
Associate of Arts - Trumpet Performance
The Juilliard School
New York, NYAssociate of Arts - Composition and Arranging
Berklee College of Music
Boston, MAAssociate of Arts - Respiratory Therapy
Pruett College
Concord, CaliforniaSkills
- Suicide Counseling
- Client Evaluation
- Crisis Management
- Mental Disabilities
- Physical Disabilities
- Clinical Judgment
- Documentation
- First Aid/CPR
- Active Listening
- Technology Skills
- Organizational Skills
Point Of View
I am an experienced counselor and mentor. I have done the jobs and had leadership responsibilities as a counselor in suicide prevention and in the acute care hospital setting, as above. I am excellent under stress. I have mentored Hotline Counselors at Buckelew Programs' Suicide Prevention Hotline/988 successfully. My evaluations have always been excellent working 988. I believe I would be a strong full time Resource Counselor on day shift. Working one schedule and at one location would make for better performance by me. I believe I have good working relationships with coworkers and managers here already at Homeward Bound, and working one shift will improve my performance and job knowledge. Thank you for reading my resume. I enjoy working here at Jonathan's Place with all of you, and working full time as a regular employee would be a positive change in my life, increasing the quality of my work.
Timeline
Resource Counselor - Adult Shelter
Homeward Bound
05.2025 - 12.2025
Counselor
Community Homes and Services
11.2021 - 06.2022
Suicide Prevention Counselor
Buckelew Programs
05.2021 - 05.2025
Music Therapist
Marin Ventures
10.2017 - 10.2021
Registered Respiratory Care Practitioner
Santa Clara County Valley Medical Center
12.1983 - 01.2006
Associate of Arts - Trumpet Performance
The Juilliard School
Associate of Arts - Composition and Arranging
Berklee College of Music
Associate of Arts - Respiratory Therapy
Pruett College