Professional Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Timeline

Brook Melvin

Will County Substance Abuse Initiative
Lockport,IL
1
Certification
5
years of professional experience

Substance abuse counseling professional with comprehensive experience in supporting individuals through addiction recovery. Known for strong team collaboration and consistently achieving positive outcomes. Reliable and adaptable, with excellent communication and therapeutic skills, ensuring effective client support. Diligent street outreach worker/case manager with strong foundation in providing essential support to individuals facing housing instability.

Work History

Street Outreach Worker/Substance Abuse Counselor

10 Months
Will Grundy Medical Clinic | 10.2025 - Current
  • Conducted outreach initiatives to connect underserved populations with healthcare services.
  • Developed and maintained relationships with community organizations to facilitate resource sharing.
  • Assessed individual needs through compassionate engagement, ensuring tailored support services.
  • Advocated for clients' needs within healthcare settings, promoting access and equity in services.
  • Provided crisis intervention services when needed, effectively deescalating tense situations and ensuring client safety.

Operations Manager

2 Years 5 Months
Existential Counselors Society | 03.2024 - Current

I have had a diverse set of responsibilities focused on patient care and support during inpatient treatment. Some of those responsibilities include:

  • Monitoring client behavior
  • Medication administration
  • Collaborate with clinical team to implement and adjust care plans
  • Intake process, biopsychosocial assessment
  • Initiate insurance prior authorization, continued care and live insurance reviews
  • Assist clients with aftercare planning and sober living
  • Perform phone assessments prior to admission
  • Provide group therapy

Recovery Coach

4 Years 7 Months
Will County Substance Abuse Initiative | 01.2022 - Current
  • Provide peer support and encouragement to residents of sober living recovering from substance addictions.
  • Provide information and referrals for recovery resources in the community.
  • Document and report daily progress documentation of residents.
  • Assist with emergency situations in order to facilitate recovery.

Substance Abuse Counselor

1 Year
Existential Counselors Society | 02.2022 - 02.2023
  • Developed customized treatment plans to address individual client needs and goals.
  • Facilitated group therapy sessions, promoting peer support and recovery strategies.
  • Implemented evidence-based practices to enhance treatment effectiveness and client engagement.
  • Conducted comprehensive assessments to identify substance use issues and co-occurring disorders.
  • Developed relapse prevention strategies for clients transitioning out of treatment programs, empowering them to maintain long-term sobriety.

Education

High School Diploma

Joliet Catholic Academy | Joliet, IL | 05-1992

Skills

Problem-solving
Operations management
Motivational interviewing
Addiction assessment
Individual/group counseling
Utilization Review

Certification

  • CADC - Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor

Timeline

Street Outreach Worker/Substance Abuse Counselor

Will Grundy Medical Clinic
10.2025 - CurrentRead More

Operations Manager

Existential Counselors Society
03.2024 - CurrentRead More

Substance Abuse Counselor

Existential Counselors Society
02.2022 - 02.2023Read More

Recovery Coach

Will County Substance Abuse Initiative
01.2022 - CurrentRead More

Joliet Catholic Academy

High School Diploma
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Brook Melvin