Carol Mora
Loveland
Summary
Compassionate Chemical Dependency Counselor bringing thirty years of recovery assistance. Trusted relationship-builder, focused on diversion techniques, lifestyle changes and trigger avoidance. Ready to make a difference in the health and lives of individuals and families.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor III
Sunrise Treatment Center
Milford
02.2015 - Current
- Collaborated with patients to establish post-treatment strategies for sobriety.
- Completed progress notes and other pertinent paperwork in compliance with state regulations.
- Developed effective treatment plans for patients in different types of facility setting.
- Assessed and evaluated new clients and maintained contact with legal authorities regarding court-mandated treatment cases.
- Developed and facilitated relapse prevention programs.
- Addressed complex histories with substance abuse, mental health issues and other concerns.
- Partnered with clients to inspire and help maintain positive life changes.
- Delivered expert therapeutic support to patients dealing with substance abuse, addiction and mental health issues.
- Helped clients transcend addiction and rebuild lives by empowering each with knowledge and skills.
- Collaborated with team members to monitor treatment progress and improve individual clients' plans.
- Maintained clinical documentation for each case with detailed and timely updates.
- Identified treatment goals based on individual diagnosis and history.
- Supported and counseled clients with drug and alcohol addiction.
- Educated patients on detox and withdrawal, medications, addiction, recovery, coping skills and community resources.
Intake Coordinator/Substance Abuse Counselor
Phoenix House Addiction Rehab Centre
Venice
01.1998 - 02.2015
- Maintained thorough clinical treatment notes.
- Identified treatment goals based on individual diagnosis and history.
- Supported and counseled clients with drug and alcohol addiction.
- Conducted individual and group therapy sessions for outpatient clients.
- Discussed with offenders how such issues as drug and alcohol abuse and anger management problems might have played roles in past criminal behavior
- Worked closely with drug court staff in designing treatment plans specific to client needs.
- Assessed and evaluated new clients and maintained contact with legal authorities regarding court-mandated treatment cases.
- Maintained clinical documentation for each case with detailed and timely updates.
- Addressed complex histories with substance abuse, mental health issues and other concerns.
Admissions Coordinator/Substance Abuse Counselor
C.L.A.R.E. Foundation
Santa Monica
12.1993 - 12.1998
- Maintained thorough clinical treatment notes.
- Identified treatment goals based on individual diagnosis and history.
- Supported and counseled clients with drug and alcohol addiction.
- Conducted individual and group therapy sessions for outpatient clients.
- Collaborated with patients to establish post-treatment strategies for sobriety.
Education
Master of Arts - Psychology And Addiction
Aspen University
Denver, COPsychology And Addiction
Aspen University
Denver, CO09.2021
CERTIFACATION - Alcohol And Drug Studies
U.C.L.A
Los Angeles 06.1998
Skills
- Familiarity with DSM-5 manual
- Programs for at-risk populations
- Group and one-on-one therapy
- Multiple-disorder counseling
- Patient intake and assessment
- Residential and outpatient treatment
- Community resources
- Client evaluation
- Testing specimens
- Crisis management
- Individual therapy
- Defining treatment objectives
- Maintenance & Repair
Timeline
Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor III
Sunrise Treatment Center
02.2015 - Current
Intake Coordinator/Substance Abuse Counselor
Phoenix House Addiction Rehab Centre
01.1998 - 02.2015
Admissions Coordinator/Substance Abuse Counselor
C.L.A.R.E. Foundation
12.1993 - 12.1998
Master of Arts - Psychology And Addiction
Aspen University
Psychology And Addiction
Aspen University
CERTIFACATION - Alcohol And Drug Studies
U.C.L.A