Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
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Cassie Hamersley

Byesville

Summary

Driven Alcohol and Drug Counselor with proven expertise in relapse prevention and active listening, honed at Hickory Behavioral Center Cambridge. Excelled in peer collaboration, significantly enhancing patient recovery processes. Demonstrated exceptional client advocacy and confidentiality, fostering a supportive and secure environment. Achieved notable success in empowering patients through personalized support and goal setting. Passionate counselor dedicated to improving lives of individuals struggling with addiction and other behavioral disorders. Caring supporter of recovering patients with guidance toward tangible improvements and relapse prevention.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Alcohol and Drug Counselor

State Of Ohio
05.2024 - 08.2024

Mental Health Technician

Hickory Behavioral Center Cambridge
01.2023 - 05.2024
  • Performed scheduled patient safety checks and documented results to establish patients' well-being.
  • Helped patients with meals, activities of daily living (ADLs) and facility transfers to promote security and patient well-being.
  • Provided crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques for patients experiencing emotional distress or exhibiting aggressive behaviors.
  • Applied de-escalation and limit-setting techniques to promote patient cooperation.
  • Observed patient behaviors and mental status and notified RN of unusual or potentially dangerous occurrences.
  • Developed and maintained positive relationships with clients to create safe and supportive environment.
  • Assisted with patient restraint and seclusion scenarios to create safe environment for patient and medical personnel.
  • Educated patients on coping strategies and self-help techniques to better manage their mental health symptoms.
  • Assisted individuals with daily living activities such as grooming, meal preparation, or mobility when necessary.
  • Promoted a safe, therapeutic environment by enforcing facility policies and maintaining patient confidentiality at all times.
  • Implemented group therapy sessions, facilitating open communication and fostering a supportive community among patients.
  • Empowered patients by setting realistic goals, encouraging personal growth, and celebrating achievements throughout the recovery process.

Resident Support Specialist

Cedar Ridge Behavioral Health
01.2022 - 01.2024
  • Contributed to a positive workplace culture by supporting colleagues, sharing insights and learning experiences, and actively participating in staff meetings and training sessions.
  • Conducted regular safety checks to ensure a secure living environment for all residents and staff members.
  • Maintained accurate records of resident progress and incidents, facilitating ongoing assessment of program effectiveness.
  • Delivered compassionate care during challenging situations involving medical emergencies or behavioral concerns among residents.
  • Facilitated open lines of communication between families and residential staff to ensure consistent understanding of resident needs and expectations.
  • Assessed residents'' evolving needs regularly through observation and consultation with other professionals involved in their care.
  • Enhanced residents'' well-being by providing personalized support and assistance with daily living activities.

Possitive support while patient was going through the detox from drugs or alcohol.

Education

High School Diploma -

Meadowbrook High School
Byesville, OH
05.2003

Skills

  • Peer Collaboration
  • Relapse Prevention
  • Client Advocacy
  • Boundaries Establishment
  • Assessment skills
  • Client Confidentiality
  • Boundary Setting
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Active Listening

Certification

Chemical Dependency Counselor Assistant

Timeline

Alcohol and Drug Counselor

State Of Ohio
05.2024 - 08.2024

Mental Health Technician

Hickory Behavioral Center Cambridge
01.2023 - 05.2024

Resident Support Specialist

Cedar Ridge Behavioral Health
01.2022 - 01.2024

High School Diploma -

Meadowbrook High School
Cassie Hamersley