Cynthia (Cece) Toms
Marion,IA
Summary
Caring, empathetic Substance Abuse Counselor with 24 years of experience in multiple settings; outpatient, residential treatment courts and intake. Exceptionally talented at building rapport with different patient groups to encourage honesty and growth in recovery from substance abuse. Desire to pursue new role with those that continue to struggle with substance abuse disorder and a positive team.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Drug Treatment Court Substance Abuse Counselor
Area Substance Abuse Council
05.2021 - Current
- Kept accurate and detailed records to track and document client progress.
- Supported and assessed clients struggling with addiction or relationship issues and devised strategies based on client needs.
- Monitored client progress to make necessary adjustments for client success.
- Provided counseling and support to clients with drug and alcohol abuse issues.
- Coordinated care with other professionals to provide clients with comprehensive support.
- Provided crisis intervention to address clients' immediate needs and prevent harmful behaviors.
- Led supportive group discussions and education sessions with alcohol and drug use issues.
- Used knowledge of different treatment modalities to provide clients with individualized options for successful outcomes.
- Developed and reviewed treatment plans with patients.
Outpatient Substance Abuse Counselor
Area Substance Abuse Council
04.2017 - 05.2021
- Kept accurate and detailed records to track and document client progress.
- Supported and assessed clients struggling with addiction or relationship issues and devised strategies based on client needs.
- Monitored client progress to make necessary adjustments for client success.
- Provided counseling and support to clients with drug and alcohol abuse issues.
- Completed Substance abuse evaluations as needed and scheduled.
- Made referrals for appropriate level of treatment and worked with patient to support and help make positive choices.
- Led supportive group discussions and education sessions with alcohol and drug users and families.
Intake Coordinator for the Heart of Iowa
Area Substance Abuse Council
08.2007 - 04.2017
- Communicated with referral sources and associated staff to check documentation for proper referral for residential treatment for women with children or pregnant women.
- Organized intake dates and attempted to work with incoming referral and even scheduled for those that needed to come for intake on weekends.
- Answered phone calls and provided new clients and referral sources with appropriate information.
- Completed intake assessment forms and filed clients' charts.
- Entered referrals into system and spoke with insurance companies for appropriate approval.
Substance Abuse Counselor
Area Substance Abuse Council
11.1999 - 08.2007
- Provided counseling and support to clients with drug and alcohol abuse issues. I also provided in home services while as a outpatient counselor.
- Kept detailed records of intake and session notes.
- Used knowledge of different treatment modalities to provide clients with individualized treatment.
- Facilitated group therapy and family outreach to female patients who resided in treatment with their children present in treatment with them. Many of the patients and children had behavioral health challenges.
- I represented ASAC in Family Treatment Court as well as documentation and providing individual sessions and working with the Court and DHS.
Education
Master of Arts - Marriage And Family Therapy
Sioux Falls Seminary
Sioux Falls, SD05.1999
Bachelor of Arts - Human Services
Upper Iowa University
Fayette, IA05.1997
Associate of Arts - Insurance
Northeast Iowa Community College
Calmar, IA05.1994
High School Diploma -
Dubuque Senior High School
Dubuque, IA06.1981
Skills
- Clinical Assessment
- Specimen Testing
- Family Counseling
- Individual Therapy
- Working with the Courts
- Positive Communication Skills
- Active Listening skills
- Flexibile
Certification
- CADC - Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor
Timeline
Drug Treatment Court Substance Abuse Counselor
Area Substance Abuse Council
05.2021 - Current
Outpatient Substance Abuse Counselor
Area Substance Abuse Council
04.2017 - 05.2021
Intake Coordinator for the Heart of Iowa
Area Substance Abuse Council
08.2007 - 04.2017
Substance Abuse Counselor
Area Substance Abuse Council
11.1999 - 08.2007
Master of Arts - Marriage And Family Therapy
Sioux Falls Seminary
Bachelor of Arts - Human Services
Upper Iowa University
Associate of Arts - Insurance
Northeast Iowa Community College
High School Diploma -
Dubuque Senior High School
- CADC - Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor
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