Christopher Valls
Hurst
Summary
Adaptable LCDC/BSW professional with expertise in substance use counseling. Responsibilities include conducting thorough assessments, administering drug screens, facilitating individual counseling sessions, and coordinating comprehensive case management services. Committed to enhancing agency success through effective trainings and practices.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LCDC
MHMR Tarrant County
06.2024 - Current
- Coordinating care by gathering critical patient data. Formulating comprehensive treatment plans. Directly providing addiction treatment to adults. Performing psycho-social assessments for optimal care coordination. Conducting individual counseling and chart audits with a detail-focused approach. Conducting UDS, intakes and case management.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Work effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Works well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Demonstrates respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
LCDC-INTERN
Texas Treatment Services
03.2023 - 06.2024
- Coordinating care by gathering critical patient data. Formulating comprehensive treatment plans. Directly providing addiction treatment to adults. Performing psycho-social assessments for optimal care coordination. Conducting individual counseling and chart audits with a detail-focused approach. Conducting UDS, intakes and case management.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
GENERAL LABORER
Mayer Material LLC
06.2019 - 03.2023
- Performed general labor tasks in manufacturing. Assisted in the production of specialty soils for various clients. Collaborated with the team to meet production targets. Solved problems promptly to maintain workflow. Contributed to the company's growth by ensuring high-quality output.
- Maintained clean and organized worksites, minimizing hazards and promoting a safe working environment.
- Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
- Demonstrated strong work ethic, completing physically demanding tasks under varying conditions.
- Assisted team members with tasks that require group effort.
- Completed tasks efficiently for timely project completion within set deadlines.
- Notified supervisors of defective equipment or material.
- Increased productivity with effective communication and collaboration among team members.
- Adapted quickly to new tasks or changes in project scope, demonstrating flexibility in skillset and problem-solving abilities.
- Performed quality checks on products and materials to identify any defects.
- Efficiently loaded and unloaded trucks with necessary materials for each project phase while adhering to proper lifting techniques.
- Improved worksite safety by consistently adhering to established protocols and regulations.
- Cleaned and maintained tools, equipment and worksites.
Education
Master Degree - Social Work
University of Texas At Arlington
Arlington, TX07-2026
Bachelor Degree - Social Work
University Texas At Arlington
Arlington, TX05.2024
Associate Degree - Mental Health and Substance Use
Tarrant County College District Hurst
Hurst, TX12.2022
Skills
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Flexible and adaptable
- Dependable and responsible
Individual/group/family counseling, case management, social work, crisis intervention, cognitive behavioral therapy and intake experience
- Multitasking
- Critical thinking
- Active listening
- Decision-making
- Problem resolution
- Verbal communication
Certification
LCDC
INTERNSHIPS
- LCDC Practicum Student at The Volunteers of America – Riverside 08/2022 – 12/2022
- BSW Intern at My Health My Resources of Tarrant County 08/2024 – 05/2025
Timeline
LCDC
MHMR Tarrant County
06.2024 - Current
LCDC-INTERN
Texas Treatment Services
03.2023 - 06.2024
GENERAL LABORER
Mayer Material LLC
06.2019 - 03.2023
Master Degree - Social Work
University of Texas At Arlington
Bachelor Degree - Social Work
University Texas At Arlington
Associate Degree - Mental Health and Substance Use
Tarrant County College District Hurst
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