BRETT JERONIMUS
Port Monmouth,NJ
Summary
Hard working and motivated with many years of experience working in fast-paced, team-based environments.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Drug and Alcohol Counselor
Seacrest Recovery Center
Eatontown, NJ
11.2019 - Current
- Developed personalized treatment plans addressing individual client needs and goals.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions, promoting peer support and accountability among participants.
- Conducted intake assessments to evaluate clients' substance abuse history and readiness for change.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate comprehensive care for clients in recovery.
- Implemented evidence-based therapeutic interventions to enhance coping strategies and relapse prevention skills.
- Monitored client progress, adjusting treatment plans as necessary to ensure optimal outcomes.
- Advocated for clients' access to community resources and support services essential for recovery success.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions for diverse clientele, promoting peer support and healthy coping mechanisms.
- Assisted families in understanding addiction-related issues, fostering supportive environments during the recovery process.
Drug and Alcohol Counselor
Endeavor House/New Life Counseling
Keyport, NJ
12.2017 - 08.2019
- Maintain a caseload of 35-45 clients with substance abuse and co-occurring disorders
- Assess the counseling needs of the client
- Assess client for substance abuse diagnosis using DSM criteria in determining appropriate level of care based on ASAM criteria
- Create treatment plans and activities that are consistent with the client’s diagnosis and placement criteria
- Facilitate Level I and Level II.I group sessions a minimum of three days per week
- Document all counseling and education services, assessments, referrals and follow-up in the client’s clinical record
- Maintain contact and coordination with referral sources
- Facilitate family therapy as needed
- Facilitate needed interventions for crisis-oriented issues utilizing a multi-disciplinary team approach for assigned clients
- Provided clinical services for clients in local sober living house
Drug and Alcohol Counselor Intern
Seashore Family Services of New Jersey
Toms River, NJ
04.2015 - 12.2017
- Maintain a caseload of 30-40 clients with substance use disorders and co-occurring disorders
- Create treatment plans and activities that are consistent with the client’s diagnosis and placement criteria
- Provide case management and maintain contact with client referral sources including but not limited to DCPP, Drug Court, IDRC, Probation, Parole, JJC, WorkFirst SAI
- Conduct client screenings, assessments, and admissions on average of 4 per week
- Maintain client charts with the required documents
- Facilitate both Level I and Level II.I group sessions weekly as well as individual sessions daily
- Complete detailed documentation according to federal, state, and agency regulations
- Proficient in all aspects of NJSAMS including but not limited to admission requests, extension LOCI requests, documenting functional impairment in not guilty clients who are court ordered in treatment
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies
Rutgers University
Camden, New JerseyAssociate of Arts - Communications
Brookdale Community College
Lincroft, New JerseySkills
- Obtained CADC in January 2019
- Proficient in NJSAMS
- Comprehensive knowledge in regards to state, non-profit community resources, self-help groups, and 12 step fellowship
- Exceptional communication skills
- Strong client relations
- Proficient in MS Office, MS Outlook, MS Power Point, MS Excel
- Ability to multi-task and be a team player
- Motivational interviewing
- Ability to think critically and analytically
Certification
Completed all required CADC coursework (New Jersey Prevention Network)
Timeline
Drug and Alcohol Counselor
Seacrest Recovery Center
11.2019 - Current
Drug and Alcohol Counselor
Endeavor House/New Life Counseling
12.2017 - 08.2019
Drug and Alcohol Counselor Intern
Seashore Family Services of New Jersey
04.2015 - 12.2017
Associate of Arts - Communications
Brookdale Community College
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies
Rutgers University