Ciara Nagel
Harrison,OH
Summary
Compassionate professional skilled in guiding clients through recovery journeys. Experienced in conducting thorough assessments and developing individualized treatment plans. Proven ability to educate clients on coping strategies and community resources, ensuring effective support and empowerment.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Substance Abuse Counselor
East Indiana Treatment Center
Lawrenceburg, IN
10.2022 - 04.2026
- Conducted individual and group therapy sessions for outpatient clients.
- Educated patients on detox and withdrawal, medications, addiction, recovery, coping skills, and community resources.
- Guided clients in developing skills or strategies for dealing with problems.
- Completed comprehensive assessments of clients' substance abuse history and treatment requirements to develop individualized treatment plans.
Residential Technician
Youth Encouragement Services
Aurora, Indiana
01.2021 - 08.2021
- Delivered personal care and assistance to many group home residents.
- Coordinated daily schedules and activities of residents and completed and maintained medical records and files.
- Transported and accompanied residents to and from medical appointments, shopping trips, recreational activities and scheduled activities.
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
Residential Technician
Community Mental Health Center
Lawrenceburg, IN
02.2020 - 01.2021
- Acted as liaison between case managers and other care providers to plan programs and promote quality of life that is in best interest of residents.
- Communicated with patients to determine feelings, need for assistance or social and emotional support.
- Transported and accompanied residents to and from medical appointments, shopping trips, recreational activities and scheduled activities.
- Coordinated daily schedules and activities of residents and completed and maintained medical records and files.
Crew Manager
McDonalds
Harrison, OH
07.2013 - 11.2019
- Enforced customer service standards and resolved customer problems to uphold quality service.
- Monitored staff performance and addressed issues.
- Enhanced team member performance through use of strategic and tactical approaches, motivational coaching and training.
- Oversaw daily operations, maintaining efficiency and quality standards.
Education
Master's of Science in Psychology - Psychology
Purdue University
West Lafayette, IN10-2024
Bachelors in Psychology - Psychology
Northern Kentucky University
Newport, KY04-2021
Skills
- Defining treatment objectives
- Providing community referrals
- Client evaluation
- Individual counseling
- Crisis management
- Motivational interviewing
- Case management
- Psychoeducation delivery
- Substance abuse education
- Recovery support
- Medication-assisted treatment
Certification
- CADAC ll- Certified Alcohol and Drug Addiction Consultant, Level II
- MAT- Medication-Assisted Treatment Certificate
Timeline
Substance Abuse Counselor
East Indiana Treatment Center
10.2022 - 04.2026
Residential Technician
Youth Encouragement Services
01.2021 - 08.2021
Residential Technician
Community Mental Health Center
02.2020 - 01.2021
Crew Manager
McDonalds
07.2013 - 11.2019
Master's of Science in Psychology - Psychology
Purdue University
Bachelors in Psychology - Psychology
Northern Kentucky University