Dashawna D. Letterlough
East Orange,NJ
Summary
High-energy and empathetic clinician motivated to counsel clients learn healthy means of dealing with mental and emotional difficulties. Excels at developing innovative and comprehensive stage wise treatment plans that leverage patients’ existing support networks.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Counselor
Organization For Recovery,Inc.
05.2019 - Current
- Supported and assessed clients struggling with opioid addiction and devised strategies based on client needs.
- Developed individual treatment goals based on history and diagnosis.
- Managed caseload of 50 patients with opioid use disorders
Counselor
Kintock Group Inc.
01.2019 - 04.2019
- Assessed patient behavior, moods and other responses to determine correct diagnosis and devise treatment plans
- Developed goal-oriented psychoeducational and activity therapy groups to improve clients' level of functioning
- Engaged clients in conversation to determine feelings and apprehensions
Counselor
The Passion Care Center, Inc.
11.2016 - 11.2018
- Collaborated with legal authorities and social workers to ensure mandated client's compliance in program
- Revised treatment plans in consultation with clinical supervisor based on clients' progress
- Facilitated groups focusing on drug and alcohol prevention in collaboration with 12 Step education; relapse prevention plans; behavioral and coping skills techniques
Counselor
PROCEED, Inc.
07.2014 - 07.2016
- Developed and expanded referral system of service providers to assist clients in attaining services
- Collected and analyzed data on individual clients using evidence based clinical assessments that includes Adult Mental Health Screen III, CAGE-AID, and Adult Trauma Informed Care
- Collaborated with legal authorities and social workers to ensure mandated clients' compliance in program through use of monthly progress letters
Counselor
The Lennard Clinic, Inc
03.2013 - 01.2014
- Developed comprehensive treatment plans for patients diagnosed with Opiate addiction.
- Delivered client assessments for those struggling with addiction or relationship issues and implemented strategies based on client needs.
- Completed required documentation for continued therapy coverage by insurance companies to meet deadlines.
Education
Master of Arts - Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Kean University
Union, NJ2018
Bachelor of Arts -
Rowan University
Glassboro, NJ2004
Skills
- NJSAMS
- Trauma Informed Care Knowledge
- Motivational Interviewing Trained
- Case Management
- Crisis intervention techniques
- Treatment and Discharge planning
Certification
Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LCADC)
License # 37LC00368700
Timeline
Counselor
Organization For Recovery,Inc.
05.2019 - Current
Counselor
Kintock Group Inc.
01.2019 - 04.2019
Counselor
The Passion Care Center, Inc.
11.2016 - 11.2018
Counselor
PROCEED, Inc.
07.2014 - 07.2016
Counselor
The Lennard Clinic, Inc
03.2013 - 01.2014
Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LCADC)
License # 37LC00368700
Master of Arts - Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Kean University
Bachelor of Arts -
Rowan University
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