CHRISTOPHER JONES
Waterbury,CT
Summary
Compassionate mental health professional, Case manager and harm reducticon specialist experienced in providing comprehensive care for individuals with co-occurring disorders. Developed and implemented individualized treatment plans while facilitating group therapy to promote open communication and support. Focused on fostering supportive environments and enhancing long-term recovery through effective crisis intervention and aftercare planning.
Overview
2
2
years of post-secondary education
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
ADDICTIONS COUNSELOR
Unlimited Bounds
Baltimore
12.2023 - Current
- Assessed and treated patients with comorbid conditions undergoing active addiction and recovery.
- Evaluated client progress and modified treatment plans to enhance recovery outcomes.
- Delivered respectful therapy to individuals in a 3.5 treatment facility, promoting therapeutic rapport and enhancing client trust.
- Led creative group therapy sessions to encourage open communication and build a supportive community among participants.
- Taught self-care practices to clients, equipping them with stress-management techniques for sustainable recovery.
ADDICTION COUNSELOR
CMDS Fayette House
Baltimore
06.2022 - 12.2023
- Led individual and group therapy sessions, addressing the specific therapeutic needs of recovering individuals to promote sustained recovery.
- Developed and executed individualized treatment plans to optimize patient recovery.
- Collaborated with a multidisciplinary team to develop tailored therapy and medical strategies for women with co-occurring disorders, enhancing treatment effectiveness.
- Delivered crisis intervention services by promptly responding to emergencies and connecting clients with appropriate resources.
- Created aftercare plans for discharged clients, facilitating ongoing access to essential support services post-program completion.
ADDICTION COUNSELOR
MCVET
Baltimore
03.2022 - 11.2023
- Provided services to veterans and former service members with co-occurring disorders in 3.5 and 3.1 treatment facilities.
- Guided clients in identifying triggers and barriers, developing personalized relapse prevention strategies to support long-term sobriety.
- Formulated treatment plans and documented client progress to ensure alignment with established recovery goals.
- Cultivated strong client rapport through active listening and empathy, thereby fostering an environment conducive to personal growth and healing.
Case manager/ Community outreach organizer
Kindness connected
Baltimore, Maryland
02.2021 - 12.2022
- Coordinated client care plans with community support services at Kindness Connected
- Worked with at-risk youth referred by juvenile justice and provided referrals and individual sessions.
- Scheduled follow-up appointments and coordinated case review meetings to ensure ongoing client support.
- Worked with at-risk youth referred by juvenile justice and provided referrals and individual sessions and group facilitation depending on clients' needs.
- Established and nurtured partnerships with community service providers to enhance collaboration.
- Organized outreach events in local community to raise awareness in the greater baltimore city community.
Harm reduction coordinator
Organization of Hope
Baltimore, MD
09.2019 - 07.2020
- Coordinated daily operations for the Organization of Hope programs and service activities.
- Scheduled appointments, meetings, and outreach events, facilitating community support and team engagement.
- Scheduled appointments, meetings, and outreach events for community support teams.
- Conducted outreach in Baltimore, targeting high-traffic areas for intravenous drug users to deliver education, needle exchange services, and referrals to treatment programs.
- Organized client records, intake forms, and confidential program documentation.
- Facilitated effective department workflow by coordinating task schedules and duty assignments.
- Conducted follow-up appointments with clients to assess their progress over three-month intervals. with client in 3 month intervals to gage clients progression.
Education
Associate of Arts - Human Services
Baltimore County Community College
Baltimore, MD 09.2020 - 12.2022
Skills
- Dual Diagnosis treatment
- Relapse Prevention
- Crisis intervention
- Motivational interviewing
- Intake experience
- Client assessment
- Psycho-social assessments
- Treatment planning
- Aftercare planning
- Group therapy
- Group facilitation
- Trauma Informed care
- ASAM criteria
- Individual counseling
- Clinical judgment
- Dual diagnosis treatment
- Client assessment
Timeline
ADDICTIONS COUNSELOR
Unlimited Bounds
12.2023 - Current
ADDICTION COUNSELOR
CMDS Fayette House
06.2022 - 12.2023
ADDICTION COUNSELOR
MCVET
03.2022 - 11.2023
Case manager/ Community outreach organizer
Kindness connected
02.2021 - 12.2022
Associate of Arts - Human Services
Baltimore County Community College
09.2020 - 12.2022
Harm reduction coordinator
Organization of Hope
09.2019 - 07.2020