Brian Withrow
Appleton,WI
Summary
Accomplished AODA Counselor with a proven track record at Mooring House, enhancing client recovery through innovative relapse prevention. Excelled in fostering community change and mentoring new counselors, demonstrating exceptional motivational interviewing and ethical confidentiality skills. Achieved significant improvements in addiction recovery outcomes. Resourceful counseling professional with experience in providing individual and group support to help clients suffering from substance abuse issues. Skilled in developing and implementing treatment plans, conducting assessments and providing referrals to external resources. Committed to advocating for client rights and helping build positive coping skills.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
AODA Counselor
Walk by Faith Counseling
2024.04 - Current
- Assisted clients in identifying triggers and implementing effective coping strategies to prevent relapse during their recovery journey.
- Promoted positive change within the community through collaboration with local organizations to provide outreach, education, and prevention services related to addiction and mental health disorders.
- Developed individualized treatment plans for clients, leading to improved outcomes in addiction recovery.
- Met with assigned clients to formulate and carry out clinical goals.
- Increased awareness about AODA counselor role and responsibilities within the organization, leading to improved interdepartmental collaboration.
- Provided outreach and educational activities in community.
- Mentored new counselors, sharing expertise in addiction treatment strategies and best practices to enhance team effectiveness.
AODA Counselor
Green Bay CTC
2019.08 - 2024.04
- Increased client engagement in the therapeutic process through the provision of support and resources tailored to their specific needs.
- Assisted clients in identifying triggers and implementing effective coping strategies to prevent relapse during their recovery journey.
- Promoted positive change within the community through collaboration with local organizations to provide outreach, education, and prevention services related to addiction and mental health disorders.
- Developed individualized treatment plans for clients, leading to improved outcomes in addiction recovery.
- Met with assigned clients to formulate and carry out clinical goals.
- Increased awareness about AODA counselor role and responsibilities within the organization, leading to improved interdepartmental collaboration.
- Mentored new counselors, sharing expertise in addiction treatment strategies and best practices to enhance team effectiveness.
- Contributed to a multidisciplinary team approach by collaborating with other professionals such as medical doctors, psychologists, social workers, case managers, and probation officers to ensure optimal client care.
AODA Counselor
Mooring House
2012.04 - 2019.08
- Educated families about the nature of addiction disorders while supporting their involvement in the recovery process.
- Increased client engagement in the therapeutic process through the provision of support and resources tailored to their specific needs.
- Assisted clients in identifying triggers and implementing effective coping strategies to prevent relapse during their recovery journey.
- Promoted positive change within the community through collaboration with local organizations to provide outreach, education, and prevention services related to addiction and mental health disorders.
Education
Associate of Science - AODA Counseling
Moraine Park Technical College
Fond Du Lac, WI05.2012
Skills
- Ethics and confidentiality
- Relapse Prevention
- Dual Diagnosis Treatment
- Assessment skills
- Motivational Interviewing
- Self-care strategies
- Cognitive behavioral therapy
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy
- Individual Counseling
- Group therapy facilitation
- Substance Abuse Counseling
Certification
- Certificate to teach DBT skills.
Timeline
AODA Counselor
Walk by Faith Counseling
2024.04 - Current
AODA Counselor
Green Bay CTC
2019.08 - 2024.04
AODA Counselor
Mooring House
2012.04 - 2019.08
Associate of Science - AODA Counseling
Moraine Park Technical College
- Certificate to teach DBT skills.
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