Danielle Wells
Summerville,GA
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and extensive interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised or supervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Behavioral Health Counselor II
GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY SUPERVISION
LaFayette, GA
11.2022 - Current
- Administer substance abuse assessments and mental health evaluations. These include one-on-one sessions to best determine the substance abuse and mental health needs of the participant.
- Applied ASAM criteria to evaluate treatment needs at Level 1 and Level 2.1 facilities.
- Group therapy curriculum trained: Seeking Safety, Parenting, Anger Management, Getting Motivated to Change, Moral Reconation Therapy, Matrix, and SAAS (Substance Abuse Aftercare Services).
- Conducted monthly counseling sessions focused on behavior modification and prevention of negative behaviors.
- Developed treatment plans with a patient-centered perspective to address individual needs.
- Coordinated orientation, case management, and referrals to ensure access to medical and mental health services.
- Documentation to include attendance, treatment, referrals, progress, updates, and actions taken regarding the case.
Youth Services Instructor
Youth Success Academy/Georgia Northwestern Technical College
Rock Spring, GA
09.2019 - 10.2022
- Work with population of at-risk youth between the ages of 16-24
- Taught Math, Social Studies, Science, and Reasoning through Language Arts for the GED exam, along with life skills and resume construction.
- Counseled participants and families to address needs beyond GED curriculum, fostering holistic support.
- Follow-up for the year following exit from the program to verify employment, education and referrals for needs
- Conducted recruitment activities to engage community members, successfully attracting participants to the program.
- Instruction included face-to-face and online platforms.
- Developed online program during 2020 state quarantine to sustain student learning and retention until returning to face-to-face instruction.
- Documentation for attendance, referrals, follow-up and contact
Psychology Adjunct Instructor
Cleveland State Community College
Cleveland, TN
01.2022 - 09.2022
- Teaching an online Introduction to Psychology course
- Managed course operations including instruction, grading, communication, and reporting to facilitate student learning
- Coordinated communication with students and academic leadership to address and resolve issues promptly
- Facilitated referrals for students to receive academic support services to enhance their performance
- Managed D2L LMS platform for course delivery
Substance Abuse Counselor
Northwest Georgia Treatment Center
Fort Oglethorpe, GA
02.2019 - 07.2019
- Worked with patients in ASAM Level 1 Substance Abuse diagnosed with Opioid Use Disorder.
- Coordinated case management, developed treatment plans, conducted drug screenings, and facilitated monthly counseling sessions
- Supported patients in managing co-occurring disorders, addressing challenges in their recovery journey
- Assisted client in establishing healthy lifestyle changes to support recovery
- Documented patient progress and challenges to evaluate treatment effectiveness
- Participated in Treatment Team Meetings including medical staff to ensure through care of patients in MAT
Youth Services Adult Education Liaison
Youth Success Academy/Georgia Northwestern Technical College
Rock Spring, GA
11.2017 - 03.2019
- Advocacy and assistance in overcoming challenges for all participants to ensure success in maintaining employment and completion of post-secondary goals
- Cultivated trusting relationships with participants to enhance communication and support.
- Conducted quarterly follow-ups with all participants to monitor progress and address challenges.
- Maintained accurate documentation and records to ensure compliance and facilitate participant tracking.
- Orientation
- Referral
- Intake
GED Chief Examiner
Georgia Northwestern Technical College
Rock Spring, GA
09.2016 - 11.2017
- Oversaw operations at multiple test sites, ensuring compliance with testing protocols and enhancing exam integrity
- Managed registration, admittance, and monitoring of examinees to maintain a secure testing environment
- Coordinated with Pearson Vue and testing sites to resolve issues swiftly, ensuring seamless exam administration
- Proctored exams at Walker State Prison, Hays State Prison, and multiple GNTC campuses
Student Affairs Assistant
Georgia Northwestern Technical College
Rock Springs, GA
09.2015 - 12.2015
- Supported students and potential students in navigating resources and services.
- Managed phone calls and data entry while ensuring smooth office operations.
Certified Test Administrator
Georgia Northwestern Technical College
Rock Spring, GA
11.2014 - 09.2015
- Managed exam registration, admission, and monitoring to ensure secure and orderly testing environment.
Social Work Intern
Walker County Schools
08.2013 - 05.2014
- Completed 450 internship hours with Walker County Schools guidance counselor and social worker, gaining hands-on experience in school-based social work.
- Screened clients, conducted orientations, assessed needs, planned treatments, intervened in crises, and provided counseling while facilitating referrals and consultations to address client needs.
Education
M.S. - Psychology
Capella University
Minneapolis, MN04.2021
B.S. - Psychology
Capella University
Minneapolis, MN11.2017
A.A.S. - Social Work Assistant
Georgia Northwestern Technical College
Rock Spring, GA05.2016
Skills
- Substance abuse evaluation
- Mental health evaluation
- Substance abuse treatment
- Substance abuse counseling with criminal justice-supervised individuals
- Group therapy
- Treatment planning
- Crisis intervention
- Motivational interviewing
- Maintaining confidentiality
- Advocacy
- Case management
- Curriculum development
Certification
CADC II, 9/2026
Timeline
Behavioral Health Counselor II
GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY SUPERVISION
11.2022 - Current
Psychology Adjunct Instructor
Cleveland State Community College
01.2022 - 09.2022
Youth Services Instructor
Youth Success Academy/Georgia Northwestern Technical College
09.2019 - 10.2022
Substance Abuse Counselor
Northwest Georgia Treatment Center
02.2019 - 07.2019
Youth Services Adult Education Liaison
Youth Success Academy/Georgia Northwestern Technical College
11.2017 - 03.2019
GED Chief Examiner
Georgia Northwestern Technical College
09.2016 - 11.2017
Student Affairs Assistant
Georgia Northwestern Technical College
09.2015 - 12.2015
Certified Test Administrator
Georgia Northwestern Technical College
11.2014 - 09.2015
Social Work Intern
Walker County Schools
08.2013 - 05.2014
M.S. - Psychology
Capella University
B.S. - Psychology
Capella University
A.A.S. - Social Work Assistant
Georgia Northwestern Technical College