Narissa Newton
Hacienda Heights,CA
Summary
Dedicated mental health professional bringing background working with individuals suffering from substance abuse and behavioral disorders. Focused on client advocacy, prevention and education to reduce impacts and recurrence of serious issues. Collaborative with multidisciplinary teams to create solid support networks for client needs.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CD Counselor/RTC
Aurora Charter Oak
Covina, California
07.2023 - Current
- Educated patients on detox and withdrawal, medications, addiction, recovery, coping skills, and community resources.
- Supported and counseled clients with drug and alcohol addiction.
- Led supportive group discussions and educational sessions with alcohol and drug users, and their families.
- Identified problem areas impacting participants' ability to successfully complete treatment.
- Identified treatment goals based on individual diagnosis and history.
- Organized treatment projects that focused on problem-solving skills and creative thinking.
- Case management for clients
Service Coordinator/Substance Abuse Counselor
Step Up On Second
Los Angeles, CA
09.2018 - Current
- Educated patients on detox and withdrawal, medications, addiction, recovery, coping skills and community resources.
- Supported and counseled clients with drug and alcohol addiction.
- Led supportive group discussions and education sessions with alcohol and drug users and families.
- Identified problem areas impacting participants' ability to successfully complete treatment.
- Identified treatment goals based on individual diagnosis and history.
- Organized treatment projects that focused on problem solving skills and creative thinking.
- Case management for clients
Drug and Alcohol Counselor
Social Model Recovery Systems
El Monte, CA
01.2016 - 09.2018
- Educated patients on detox and withdrawal, medications, addiction, recovery, coping skills and community resources.
- Supported and counseled clients with drug and alcohol addiction.
- Completed comprehensive assessments of clients' substance abuse history and treatment requirements to develop individualized treatment plans.
- Led supportive group discussions and education sessions with alcohol and drug users and families.
- Distributed Medications to clients
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Substance Abuse
Intercoast Colleges
West Covina, CA11.2018
Skills
- Case Management
- Goal Setting
- Family Counseling
- Crisis Intervention
- Crisis Management
- Individual Counseling
- Testing Specimens
- Group Facilitation
- Client Counseling
Certification
- Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC)
- Certified Anger management specialist, National Anger management - 2022
- Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC)
Timeline
CD Counselor/RTC
Aurora Charter Oak
07.2023 - Current
Service Coordinator/Substance Abuse Counselor
Step Up On Second
09.2018 - Current
Drug and Alcohol Counselor
Social Model Recovery Systems
01.2016 - 09.2018
Associate of Applied Science - Substance Abuse
Intercoast Colleges