Christine Bartlett
SUDP
Richland,WA
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
6
6
Substance abuse counselor
Work History
Substance Abuse Counselor
ORTC
03.2021 - 03.2024
- Completed required documentation for continued therapy coverage by insurance companies to meet deadlines.
- Delivered services to customer locations within specific timeframes.
- Monitored client progress to make necessary adjustments for client success.
- Supported aftercare planning for continued recovery after treatment.
- Kept accurate and detailed records to track and document client progress.
- Developed goal-oriented psychoeducational and activity therapy groups to improve clients' level of functioning.
- Taught substance abuse classes to help clients understand consequences of drug and alcohol use.
- Demonstrated a high level of initiative and creativity while tackling difficult tasks.
- Used knowledge of different treatment modalities to provide clients with individualized options for successful outcomes.
- Guided clients in effective therapeutic exercises integrated from Cognitive Behavior Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT).
- Facilitated group and individual therapy in outpatient setting.
- Provided comprehensive case management services, created treatment plans, and connected clients and families to appropriate resources.
Substance Abuse Counselor
Lourdes counseling center
09.2018 - 09.2020
- 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.
- Facilitated group and individual therapy in outpatient setting.
- Developed individual treatment goals based on history and diagnosis.
- Developed goal-oriented psychoeducational and activity therapy groups to improve clients' level of functioning.
- Supported and assessed clients struggling with addiction or relationship issues and devised strategies based on client needs.
- Supported aftercare planning for continued recovery after treatment.
- Provided crisis intervention to address clients' immediate needs and prevent harmful behaviors.
- Used knowledge of different treatment modalities to provide clients with individualized options for successful outcomes.
- Monitored client progress to make necessary adjustments for client success.
- Completed required documentation for continued therapy coverage by insurance companies to meet deadlines.
- Coordinated care with other professionals to provide clients with comprehensive support.
- Guided clients in effective therapeutic exercises integrated from Cognitive Behavior Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT).
- Demonstrated a high level of initiative and creativity while tackling difficult tasks.
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
SUDPT/SUDP
First step
12.2014 - 08.2018
- Proven ability to develop and implement creative solutions to complex problems.
- Exercised leadership capabilities by successfully motivating and inspiring others.
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
- Gained extensive knowledge in data entry, analysis and reporting.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Developed strong communication and organizational skills through working on group projects.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Versatile professional with strong problem-solving skills and history of adapting to diverse challenges. Applies innovative solutions and technical expertise to deliver exceptional results. Committed to streamlining processes and advancing organizational objectives.
- Demonstrated leadership skills in managing projects from concept to completion.
Education
Business Administration And Management
Bellevue Community College
01-1999
Associate of Arts - Substance Abuse Counseling
ICDC
California City, CA 12.2012 - 12.2014
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Southern Newhampshire University
Southern New Hampshire Ohio 01.2022 - 12.2028
Summary
Resourceful counseling professional with experience in providing individual and group support to help clients suffering from substance abuse issues. Skilled in developing and implementing treatment plans, conducting assessments and providing referrals to external resources. Committed to advocating for client rights and helping build positive coping skills. 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. Attentively implements sound treatment plans addressing unique patient needs and helps attain long-term behavioral goals.
Skills
- Customer service
- Team leadership
- Time management
- Decision-making
- Verbal and written communication
- Complex Problem-solving
- Staff training and development
- Goal setting
- Relationship building
- Conflict resolution
- Client evaluation
- Case management
- Recovery support services
- Clinical supervision
- Life skills training
- Boundary setting
- Crisis intervention