Christene Angell
Wasilla,AK
Summary
Primary Lead Counselor for Wellness court with extensive knowledge of counseling principles and practices. Adept at creating individualized treatment plans and leading group therapy sessions. Committed to creating safe, supportive environment for all participants.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Counselor
Akeela Inc
09.2023 - Current
- Enhanced client well-being by implementing individualized treatment plans and providing emotional support.
- Managed caseloads effectively, ensuring timely documentation and communication with clients and team members.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to create comprehensive treatment plans tailored to each client''s needs.
- Developed strong rapport with clients, fostering trust and open communication for successful therapeutic outcomes.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions, promoting healthy coping strategies and interpersonal skills among participants.
- Maintained client confidentiality by adhering to ethical guidelines and professional standards in counseling practice.
- Implemented evidence-based counseling techniques to address a wide range of mental health concerns effectively.
- Mentored junior counselors, sharing expertise in therapeutic interventions and best practices within the field.
- Assisted clients in setting realistic goals for personal development, fostering self-awareness and motivation for change.
- Navigated challenging conversations with empathy and respect, helping clients process difficult emotions safely.
- Coordinated closely with other healthcare providers to promote continuity of care for shared clients.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of industry trends and best practices, continuously enhancing professional skills to better serve clients.
- Communicated closely with other counselors to devise programs and activities based on developmental and academic levels.
- Displayed sensitivity to cultural and linguistic needs of clients and families served.
- Managed patients with substance dependence and co-occurring Axis I and Axis II disorders.
- Supervised meetings with family members to help create support system for clients.
Primary Substance Abuse Counselor in a Correctional facility
Akeela, Inc.
01.2013 - 01.2016
- I provide case management services to inmates that are in the LSSAT program
- I work closely with Probation officers and department of corrections staff to assure safety and security among the inmate population that I work with
- I work on a one on one basis with the inmates as well as in a group setting, while working on individual treatment plans as well as in a group setting focusing on things such as pro-social life style changes
- This involves collaboration with the client and significant others, coordination of treatment services, and ongoing evaluation of treatment progress and client needs.
Primary Substance Abuse Counselor
Akeela, Inc.
01.2012 - 01.2013
- Maintain ongoing contact with the client that have recently been released from prison so that they become engaged in treatment, I work closely with their probation officers and/or Officer of Children service , to ensure adherence to the treatment plan and compliance with probation/parole requirements
- Understand and fully recognize culturally appropriate stages of change and other signs of treatment progress
- Assess treatment/recovery progress and, in consultation with the client and significant others, make appropriated changes to the treatment plan to ensure progress toward treatment objectives
- Describe and document treatment process, progress, and outcome
- Design and provide culturally relevant formal and informal education programs that raise awareness and support substance abuse prevention and/or the recovery process
- Describe factors that increase the likelihood that an individual, community, or group will be at-risk for alcohol and other drug problems
- Sensitize others to issues of cultural identity, ethnic background, age, and gender role or identity in prevention, treatment, and recovery.
Program Assistant
Akeela, Inc.
01.2010 - 01.2012
- I was responsible for coordinating, implementing and/or overseeing all administrative functions of the residential program
- I managed all aspects of the office, handling the front desk and answering calls, processing all requisition
- I handled multi-line telephone console at the front desk and maintain and ensure all forms on front desk are stocked and/or updated as needed
- I would maintain and update daily census log, take minutes at all staff meetings and I assist with chart audits
- I would ensure all documents in residential charts are filed in a timely manner and are closed within one month of discharge
- I would coordinate all new hire processing
- I would greet all visitors to the program and direct to appropriate staff.
Individual Support Specialist
Community Connections
01.2009 - 01.2010
- Provided daily care of mentally disable or handicapped children and adults
- Keep accurate and daily records or each client, documenting all areas of the client’s social, educational physical and medical needs
- Provided transportation emotional support and assistance for clients as they learn to function with daily tasks as provided in each individual care coordination plan.
Mental Health Associate
Community Connections
01.2006 - 01.2009
- Provided daily care for children with severe emotional problems in a school setting as well as in the home
- I did respite foster parent work for the therapeutic foster care program while working in the Children’s Mental Health department and then transferred inter-departmentally in to the Developmental Disabilities Department.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychology And Substance Abuse
Southern New Hampshire University
Hooksett, NH04.2026
Skills
- Suicide Prevention
- Substance Abuse Counseling
- Life Skills Training
- Clinical Supervision
- Treatment Planning
- Behavioral Assessment
- Individual Counseling
- Relapse Prevention
- Group Facilitation
- Parenting Support
- Case Management
- Multicultural Competence
- Play Therapy
- Trauma-Informed Care
- Crisis Intervention
- Client Counseling
- Client Needs Assessment
- Behavior Modification
- Patient Intake
- Professional Demeanor
- Excellent Communication
- Written Communication
- Task Prioritization
Skills Accomplishments
- Able to operate computer programs such as, Microsoft office, Excel and most windows programs about average keyboarding skills.
- Profienct in document writing
- Ability to multi-task as well as work in complex and highly sensitive situations
- Detail oriented and able to maintain timely and accurate daily records for clients and Medicaid and Medicare.
- Can operate most office machinery, i.e., fax, and copy.
- Self-motivated, Reliable, positive attitude and always rises to the level of the task given.
- Able to follow instructions and work with minimal or no supervision.
- Quickly adapts to change in work, task environment, legal and medical regulations applicable to the job.
- Eight years of experience providing excellent service to disable and emotionally disturbed clients.
- Understands, respect and follows the chain of command.
- Solid history of reliable long term employment.
Education Certifications
- High School Diploma, 03/25/00
- Chemical Depenendency Cousnelor I, 01/01/16
- First Aid/CPR, 11/01/15
Timeline
Lead Counselor
Akeela Inc
09.2023 - Current
Primary Substance Abuse Counselor in a Correctional facility
Akeela, Inc.
01.2013 - 01.2016
Primary Substance Abuse Counselor
Akeela, Inc.
01.2012 - 01.2013
Program Assistant
Akeela, Inc.
01.2010 - 01.2012
Individual Support Specialist
Community Connections
01.2009 - 01.2010
Mental Health Associate
Community Connections
01.2006 - 01.2009
Bachelor of Science - Psychology And Substance Abuse
Southern New Hampshire University
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