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Brittany Huizar-Payne

Fallbrook,CA
Success is not final; failure is not fatal: It is the courage to continue that counts.
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Summary

Resourceful counseling professional with experience in providing individual and group support to help with patient's who are suffering from substance use disorders. Skilled in developing and implementing treatment plans, conducting assessments, and providing referrals to external resources. Exceptionally talented at building rapport with different patient groups to encourage honesty and growth in recovery from substance use. Committed to advocating for client rights and helping build positive coping skills.

Overview

3
years of professional experience
1
Certificate

Work History

Acadia Healthcare

Substance Abuse Counselor
07.2023 - Current

Job overview

  • Manage a case load of 69 to 76 patients. Developing individual treatment plans & goals based on treatment history, patient diagnosis, and patient needs. Monitor patient's progress to make necessary adjustments for patient success.
  • Effectively problem-solve and maintain composure in high-pressure situations
  • Proficient working with populations with co-occurring disorders
  • Facilitated 1 to 2 groups weekly and conduct 4 to 5 individual counseling sessions in an outpatient setting.
  • Strictly adhere to patient confidentiality as required by County, State, and Federal (42 CFR) regulations
  • Completes all required documentation accurately, in a timely manner, and thoroughly in accordance with department standards; in addition, documentation complies with patients' insurance requirements

Health Right 360

Overnight Medical Technician
02.2023 - 07.2023

Job overview

  • Properly document all 28 residential client's and 10 detox client's medications' in and out the state logging forms, create medication/ control count sheet, input all medication accurately into EHR, and complete controlled counts with on-coming staff daily.
  • Assist and respond to any client emergencies, while maintaining safety for staff and other clients

Family Health Center Of San Diego

Medical Assistant/Patient Service Representative
06.2021 - 01.2023

Job overview

  • Took 30 copayments daily and compiled daily financial records.
  • Communicated effectively, both orally and in writing, with patients from diverse backgrounds.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
  • Checks Medi-Cal eligibility for new clients and monthly for all clients. Along with following up on insurance claims and claims that are denied

Education

San Diego City College
San Diego, CA

Associate of Science from Substances Abuse Counseling
04.2026

Bradley Bourbonnais Community High School
Bradley, IL

High School Diploma
04.2016

UEI College- San Marcos, CA USA
San Marcos

Medical Assistant Certificate from Medical Assistant
03.2020

Skills

  • Interpersonal Skill Development
  • Excellent Customer Service Skills
  • Medical Terminology Knowledge and Psychiatric Medication Knowledge
  • Providing community referrals/resources
  • Narcan Trained
  • Proficient in Registration and Scheduling Multiple EHR systems: CMISM, Welligent, and Methasoft
  • Assisted providers with PERT and Suicide/Crisis Interventions
  • Proficient at utilizing multiple different modalities like Harm Reduction and Relapse Prevention Strategies, Motivational Interviewing, and Trauma-Informed Care
  • Medication-Assisted Treatment Knowledge
  • Intake & DSM-5 experience
  • Proficient in working in a team and individual environment

Accomplishments

  • Awarded Certificate for Most Dedicated Employee, voted by Management at Splash Valley Aquatic Center in August, 2014 and 2015
  • Awarded Certificate of Accommodation for exemplary performance by the United States Marine Corps on June 28, 2019.

Certification

  • CPR/BLS Certified- Exp. 02/2026
  • RADT-1 Exp. 06/2024
  • NPI 1437857208
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Timeline

Substance Abuse Counselor

Acadia Healthcare
07.2023 - Current

Overnight Medical Technician

Health Right 360
02.2023 - 07.2023

Medical Assistant/Patient Service Representative

Family Health Center Of San Diego
06.2021 - 01.2023

San Diego City College

Associate of Science from Substances Abuse Counseling

Bradley Bourbonnais Community High School

High School Diploma

UEI College- San Marcos, CA USA

Medical Assistant Certificate from Medical Assistant

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