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Charles R Garcia Jr

PO Box 1525 Cambria,CA

Summary

Exceptionally detailed professional counselor with the distinctive ability to successfully manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously. Well versed in the coordination of efforts with management and fellow team-members to achieve short- term and long-term goals. An exemplary interpersonal verbal and written communicator, who demonstrates professionalism and strengthens the image of the organization when interacting with people from diverse professional and cultural backgrounds. Proven competencies as an administrator, instructor, and counselor, with the skill to empower others and foster cohesive group, business, and team environments.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

AOD Counselor III CATC-2113570-II

Amity Foundation
01.2020 - Current

Responsible for delivering ISUDT Medical Assisted Treatment (MAT) services and comprehensive cognitive behavioral interventions to clients within the framework of the Integrated Substance Use Disorder Treatment (ISUDT) Program.

Duties:

  • OMCP-Offender Mentor Certification Program-providing accelerated 18 week ISUDT curriculum to prospective OMCP applicants.
  • Maintain awareness & vigilance in respects to environmental safety and security.
  • Lead and participate in face-to-face group and individual meetings, motivational interviewing, cognitive-behavioral therapy, and other therapeutic processes.
  • Review treatment plans, evaluate and record treatment progress, records visible changes in appearance, behavior, and demeanor of program participants.
  • Maintain accurate, timely, and confidential participant records.
  • Summarize participants' background, treatment plan, and recovery process.
  • Prepare accurate, concise, informative reports, records, and plans that are consistent with CDCR and Amity Foundation standards.

AOD Counselor

WestCare Foundation/California Men’s Colony
09.2017 - 01.2020

Instructor/Student Advisor

Lucia Mar Adult Education
02.2014 - 01.2020

Counselor/Crystalis

Grizzly Academy
01.2016 - 01.2019

Associate Professor/Assistant Football Coach

Allan Hancock College
01.2005 - 12.2016

Education

Master of Arts - Education

National University
Sanford School of Education

Bachelor of Arts - History

University of Arizona
College of Social & Behavioral Sciences

Associate of Arts - Social and Behavioral Sciences

Columbia College

Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts

Columbia College

Advanced Study of Addictive Disorders

Breining Institute-Certification

MATC-Medical Assisted Treatment

Breining Institute-Certification

Cultural Competencies

Breining Institute-Certification

Co-Occurring Disorders

Breining Institute-Certification

Clinical Supervision

Breining Institute-Certification

Skills

  • Solution-Focused Counseling
  • Communication
  • Case Management
  • Data Confidentiality
  • Client Advocacy
  • Motivational interviewing
  • Cognitive behavioral therapy
  • Group Counseling
  • Mental Health Support

Timeline

AOD Counselor III CATC-2113570-II

Amity Foundation
01.2020 - Current

AOD Counselor

WestCare Foundation/California Men’s Colony
09.2017 - 01.2020

Counselor/Crystalis

Grizzly Academy
01.2016 - 01.2019

Instructor/Student Advisor

Lucia Mar Adult Education
02.2014 - 01.2020

Associate Professor/Assistant Football Coach

Allan Hancock College
01.2005 - 12.2016

Master of Arts - Education

National University

Bachelor of Arts - History

University of Arizona

Associate of Arts - Social and Behavioral Sciences

Columbia College

Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts

Columbia College

Advanced Study of Addictive Disorders

Breining Institute-Certification

MATC-Medical Assisted Treatment

Breining Institute-Certification

Cultural Competencies

Breining Institute-Certification

Co-Occurring Disorders

Breining Institute-Certification

Clinical Supervision

Breining Institute-Certification
Charles R Garcia Jr