Chrisenda Young
Hickory,NC
Summary
Dedicated Addiction Therapist well-versed at liaising with clients to foster access to community resources, treatment and assistance programs. Strong background in supporting client treatment plans. Compassionate and driven with unfailing work ethic and passion for helping others.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Social Worker
CVMC
09.2023 - Current
- Completed psychosocial evaluations and needs assessments.
- Enhanced interdisciplinary team collaboration for optimal patient care through regular case conferences and communication.
- Connected patients with community resources, ensuring access to essential services such as housing, healthcare, and financial assistance.
- Collaborate with patients and families to find placements in either ALF or SNF facilities, submit PASRR and FL2
- Coordinated individualized discharge plans to manage safe transition back into community and home environments.
Licensed Addiction Therapist
Eleanor Health
08.2022 - 08.2024
- Led individual and group counseling sessions to meet variety of therapeutic needs for recovering individuals.
- Collaborated with physicians to determine effective combination of therapy and medical treatments for patients in recovery.
- Assessed and treated patients through substance use addictions, making referrals for comorbid conditions.
- Developed patient care plans and documented progress toward goals.
- Reduced relapse rates by implementing evidence-based addiction therapy techniques.
- Conducted thorough assessments to determine appropriate level of care for incoming clients.
Licensed Addiction Therapist
The Cognitive Connection
01.2018 - 10.2021
- Led individual and group counseling sessions to meet variety of therapeutic needs for recovering individuals.
- Assessed and treated patients with Opiate Use Disorders, making referrals for comorbid conditions.
- Developed patient care plans and documented progress toward goals.
- Developed professional relationships with referring agencies to improve communication related to intakes and to increase business for facility.
- Conducted group therapy sessions for effective peer support and shared learning experiences.
- Conducted thorough assessments to determine appropriate level of care for incoming clients.
Education
Master of Social Work -
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN12.2024
Master of Arts - Human Services
Lenoir-Rhyne University
Hickory, NC05.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
Lees-McRae College
Banner Elk, NC05.2015
Skills
- Clinical Documentation
- Grief support
- Dementia Care
- Depression Treatment
- Family Support
- Assessing needs
- Networking with staff
- Interdisciplinary Coordination
- Discharge Planning
- Psychosocial assessment
- Addiction Recovery
- Substance Abuse Counseling
- Bipolar Disorder Management
- Healthcare Navigation
Current Licensure
Fully Licensed Clinical Addiction Specialist with the North Carolina Addiction Specialist Professional Practice Board
Timeline
Medical Social Worker
CVMC
09.2023 - Current
Licensed Addiction Therapist
Eleanor Health
08.2022 - 08.2024
Licensed Addiction Therapist
The Cognitive Connection
01.2018 - 10.2021
Master of Social Work -
Walden University
Master of Arts - Human Services
Lenoir-Rhyne University
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
Lees-McRae College
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