Christol Weber
Substance Abuse Counselor
Wichita,KS
Overview
1
1
Certification
12
12
years of post-secondary education
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Masters Addiction Counselor
Metro Treatment Center
Wichita, KS
11.2016 - Current
- Assessed and treated patients through opioid and other substance addictions, making referrals for comorbid conditions as needed.
- Developed professional relationships with referring agencies to improve communication related to intakes and to increase business for facility.
- Offered professional, respectful therapy to addicted individuals in a medication aided treatment (MAT) facility.
- Offered professional, respectful therapy to addicted individuals.
- Developed patient care plans and documented progress toward goals.
- Collected urine samples to test for substance use.
- Developed individual treatment goals based on history and diagnosis.
- Displayed sensitivity to cultural and linguistic needs of clients and families served.
- Provided counseling and support to clients with drug and alcohol abuse issues.
- Provided comprehensive case management services, including creating treatment plans and connecting clients and families to appropriate resources.
- Served customers in a friendly, efficient manner following outlined steps of service.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Conducted research, gathered information from multiple sources and presented results.
- Adhered to social distancing protocols and wore mask at all times.
Counselor's Aid, T-Licensed Substance Abuse Counselor
Metro Treatment Center
Wichita, KS
11.2015 - 02.2016
- Supported and assessed clients struggling with addiction or relationship issues and devised strategies based on client needs under the supervision of a licensed professional.
- Collected urine samples to test for substance use.
- Developed individual treatment goals based on history and diagnosis under the supervision of a licensed professional.
- Displayed sensitivity to cultural and linguistic needs of clients and families served.
Community Support Worker
Behavioral Link/Pyxis
01.2015
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
- Offered friendly and efficient service to all customers, handled challenging situations with ease.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Developed goal-oriented psychoeducational and activities to improve clients' level of functioning.
- Displayed sensitivity to cultural and linguistic needs of clients and families served.
Teacher's Aide Volunteer
FHSU Adjunct Professor Mike Walker
Hays, Kansas
01.2014 - 01.2015
- Set up visual aids displays to support teacher's lesson delivery.
- Created lesson materials, visuals and digital presentations to supplement lesson plans.
Content Writer, Writer
Yahoo, Examiner.com
Remote
01.2009 - 11.2016
- Publications in:, ! Voices, Helium, Demand Media,, , Textbroker, Skyword, Scripted, Interact Media Addictions counseling intern and aid | Higher Ground.
- Managed competing deadlines with efficiency.
- Utilized exceptional writing, editing and proofreading skills to produce engaging and error-free content.
- Wrote and edited high-quality content and visually impactful programs under deadline pressure with exciting, captivating and authentic approach.
- Proofread copy written by colleagues to correct spelling, punctuation and grammar.
- Wrote and proofread blog and social media posts, website copy and articles.
- Organized material to research and complete writing tasks.
Education
PhD - General Psychology, Cognition and Instruction
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ 01.2015 - Current
Master of Interdisciplinary Studies - Psychology and Writing
Western New Mexico University
08.2012 - 08.2014
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
Fort Hays State University
Hays, Kansas 08.2009 - 07.2012
Associate of Arts - Psychology
Cowley County Community College
06.2010 - 05.2011
Skills
Needs assessment
Certification
Licensed [Job Title] - [Timeframe]
Timeline
Licensed Masters Addiction Counselor
Metro Treatment Center
11.2016 - Current
Counselor's Aid, T-Licensed Substance Abuse Counselor
Metro Treatment Center
11.2015 - 02.2016
PhD - General Psychology, Cognition and Instruction
Grand Canyon University
01.2015 - Current
Community Support Worker
Behavioral Link/Pyxis
01.2015
Teacher's Aide Volunteer
FHSU Adjunct Professor Mike Walker
01.2014 - 01.2015
Master of Interdisciplinary Studies - Psychology and Writing
Western New Mexico University
08.2012 - 08.2014
Associate of Arts - Psychology
Cowley County Community College
06.2010 - 05.2011
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
Fort Hays State University
08.2009 - 07.2012
Content Writer, Writer
Yahoo, Examiner.com
01.2009 - 11.2016
Licensed [Job Title] - [Timeframe]
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