Celestino Acosta
Midland,TX
Summary
Supportive Chemical Dependency Counselor with 25 years of experience in evidenced-based behavioral and medical health care. Specializing in substance abuse care, offering meaningful guidance through recovery process and supportive preparation for aftercare. High-energy Chemical Dependency Counselor dedicated to treating mind, body and spirit through highly-personalized behavior modification strategies. Bringing 25 years of partnership experience with community mental health resources in prison Looking for new opportunities to provide comprehensive, holistic care that improves the lives of individuals with chemical dependency.25 Caring, empathetic Substance Abuse Counselor with 10 years of experience in rison settings. Exceptionally talented at building rapport with different patient groups to encourage honesty and growth in recovery from substance abuse. Desire to pursue new role with all group. Experienced counselorwith over 25 years of experience in substance abuse. Excellent reputation for resolving problems and improving client satisfaction. Reliable employee seeking LCDC position. Offering excellent communication and good judgment.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
License Chemical Dependency Counselor
Clover House
Odessa , Texas
08.2019 - 02.2021
- Prepared detailed discharge plans, with patient input, for successful recovery progress after treatment.
- Prepared ongoing progress reports conforming to Texas requirements.
- Conducted intake interviews and assessment for all clients coming into the program
- Partnered with treatment teams to reduce patient relapses
- Provided counseling and support to clients with drug and alcohol abuse issues.
- Completed required documentation for continued therapy coverage by insurance companies to meet deadlines.
- Facilitated group and individual therapy in outpatient setting.
- Provided comprehensive case management services, created treatment plans and connected clients and families to appropriate resources.
- Guided clients in effective therapeutic exercises integrated from Cognitive Behavior Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT).
- Developed goal-oriented psychoeducational and activity therapy groups to improve clients' level of functioning.
- Developed individual treatment goals based on history and diagnosis.
- Devoted special emphasis to punctuality and worked to maintain outstanding attendance record, consistently arriving to work ready to start immediately.
- Actively listened to customers, handled concerns quickly and escalated major issues to supervisor.
Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor
Texas Department Of Criminal Justice, TDCJ
Abilene, TX
08.2003 - 08.2013
- Facilitated group and individual therapy in outpatient setting.
- Provided counseling and support to clients with drug and alcohol abuse issues.
- Provided comprehensive case management services, created treatment plans and connected clients and families to appropriate resources.
- Displayed sensitivity to cultural and linguistic needs of clients and families served.
- Guided clients in effective therapeutic exercises integrated from Cognitive Behavior Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT).
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Actively listened to customers' requests, confirming full understanding before addressing concerns.
- Used Microsoft Word and other software tools to create documents and other communications.
- Worked to maintain outstanding attendance record, consistently arriving to work ready to start immediately.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
Sul Ross State University
Alpine, TX01.1970
Skills
- Co-occurring disorder treatment
- HIV/AIDS counseling
- Proficiency in DSM-5
- Intake interviews and assessment
- Family and individual counseling
- Goal Setting
- Clinical Documentation
- Specimen testing
- Individual counseling
- Clinical assessment
- Decision Making
Timeline
License Chemical Dependency Counselor
Clover House
08.2019 - 02.2021
Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor
Texas Department Of Criminal Justice, TDCJ
08.2003 - 08.2013
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
Sul Ross State University
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