Conscientious professional with extensive experience advocating for the needs of the clients. Skilled at providing guidance, support and assistance. Strong communication and management skills and committed to inspiring community service.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Public Safety Liason
Community Medical Services
10.2022 - Current
Collaborate and establish rapport with outside agencies including police departments, fire departments and local school districts
Currently piloting a deflection/diversion program with both the El Mirage Police Department and Glendale Police Department
Educate the community and provide presentations on the opioid crisis
Provide resources and education to the unhoused community
Attend and table events with local partners for MOUD education
Assist in finding necessary resources to meet the clients individual needs
Collaborate with the National Outreach Director to establish new partnerships.
Clinician
Addiction Resources Inc
07.2019 - 10.2022
In charge of a 100-client caseload
Assessments, Intakes, and ISP’s
Assistance in finding necessary resources for uninsured services to meet basic needs
Communication and coordination of care with client’s family, behavioral, medical and dental care providers, community resources and other involved supports including educational, social, judicial, community and state agencies
Outreach and follow-up of AWOL’s, crisis contacts, and missed medical and clinical appointments
Participation in treatment team staffing and case conferences, individual staffing with agency medical provider, clinic manager or director
Assist with permanent transfers, conducting oral drug screening, and documentation as requested by the assigned clinic
Using Motivational Interviewing techniques, I interacted with clients, their families and other parties involved to maintain and enhance client’s functioning
Education and training provided to individual or group of persons and/or their families of the client’s service plan.
Clinic Lead Clinician - Manager in Opiate Treatment Program
Intensive Treatment Services
02.2016 - 01.2019
Assessments, Intakes, and ISP’s
Assistance in finding necessary resources for uninsured services to meet basic needs
Outreach and follow-up of AWOL’s, crisis contacts, and missed medical and clinical appointments
Participation in treatment team staffing and case conferences, individual staffing with agency medical provider, clinic manager or director
Education and training provided to individual or group of persons and/or their families of the client’s service plan
Using Motivational Interviewing techniques, I interacted with clients, their families and other parties involved to maintain and enhance client’s functioning.
Clinic Lead Clinician - Manager in Opiate Treatment Program
Community Medical Services
05.2006 - 02.2015
Awarded Employee of the month February 2007
Using Motivational Interviewing techniques, I interacted with clients, their families and other parties involved to maintain and enhance client’s functioning
Assessments, Intakes and ISP’s
Assistance in finding necessary resources for uninsured services to meet basic needs
Communication and coordination of care with client’s family, behavioral, medical and dental care providers, community resources and other involved supports including educational, social, judicial, community and state agencies
Outreach and follow-up of AWOL’s, crisis contacts, and missed medical and clinical appointments
Participation in treatment team staffing and case conferences, individual staffing with agency medical provider, clinic manager or director
Assist with permanent transfers, conducting oral drug screening, and documentation as requested by the assigned clinician
Education and training provided to individual or group of persons and/or their families of the client’s service plan.
Education
Alcohol and Drug Counseling program -
Rio Salado College
Phoenix, AZ
Skills
Collaborative relationships
Community Outreach
Resource advocacy
Relationship Building
Time Management
Idea Development and Brainstorming
Excellent Communication
Trainings
Crisis Intervention
CPI
De-escalation of violent behaviors
ADD/ADHD training
Suicide Prevention
CPR / First Aid
Timeline
Public Safety Liason
Community Medical Services
10.2022 - Current
Clinician
Addiction Resources Inc
07.2019 - 10.2022
Clinic Lead Clinician - Manager in Opiate Treatment Program
Intensive Treatment Services
02.2016 - 01.2019
Clinic Lead Clinician - Manager in Opiate Treatment Program
Community Medical Services
05.2006 - 02.2015
Alcohol and Drug Counseling program -
Rio Salado College
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