David Albertson
Grass Valley,CA
Summary
Results-oriented Assistant Program Director with natural talents in handling project management tasks and assisting in the recruitment process. Inventive, logical, and committed to serving as a great role model for other team members. Fluency.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Program Director
Turning Point Community Programs
Grass Valley, California
05.2016 - Current
- Assisted Program Director in recruiting, interviewing, and hiring new staff members.
- Implemented changes in procedures as requested by the Program Director or other stakeholders.
- Provided technical assistance to program staff on a variety of topics related to program operations.
- Oversaw daily operations of the program including scheduling, staffing, and administrative tasks.
- Facilitated communication between the Program Director and other departments within the organization.
- Coordinated with external organizations to facilitate collaborations that would benefit the program.
- Participated in weekly team meetings with Program Director to discuss progress on projects and initiatives.
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining high quality standards.
- Served as a liaison between the Program Director and outside vendors providing services or products.
- Collaborated with professionals to establish program curriculum and goals.
- Conducted meetings with customers and clients to discuss needs and requirements.
- Organized and updated all documents related to project.
- Advocated on behalf of clients when needed by communicating with external providers regarding insurance coverage or other administrative matters.
- Facilitated referrals to appropriate professionals when necessary.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams such as psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers. to coordinate care plans for each client.
- Participated in case conferences and staff meetings to discuss best practices and provide feedback on client progress.
- Encouraged positive behavior change through motivational interviewing techniques and supportive counseling approaches.
- Educated clients about different resources available within the community that could help them reach their goals.
- Conducted assessments for new clients entering the program and provided recommendations for treatment plans accordingly.
- Provided one-on-one peer support services to individuals with mental health conditions in a clinical setting.
- Monitored client safety by recognizing potential warning signs of relapse or crisis situations.
- Promoted self-advocacy skills among clients by helping them understand their rights under applicable laws such as HIPAA or ADA regulations.
- Maintained accurate records of client progress and interactions according to agency policy.
- Attended trainings related to mental health topics such as trauma-informed care or evidence-based treatments like cognitive behavioral therapy.
- Developed individualized plans for clients based on their needs, interests, strengths, and preferences.
- Offered guidance on how to access housing, employment opportunities, educational programs. within the community.
- Provided emotional support through listening actively and validating feelings expressed by clients during sessions.
- Assisted clients in developing coping skills and strategies to manage daily stressors.
Certified Substance Abuse Counselor
Granite Wellness,Turning Point-Oregon,Common Goals
Grass Valley, CA
02.2000 - 11.2015
- Coordinated treatment plans with medical providers and other professionals as needed.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure continuity of care.
- Provided family therapy sessions to assist families in understanding the impact of addiction on relationships.
- Conducted weekly individual counseling sessions with clients to address addiction issues.
- Maintained client records, including progress notes and discharge summaries.
- Collaborated with other professionals to ensure comprehensive care for each client.
- Led group therapy sessions focused on relapse prevention, anger management, stress reduction.
- Facilitated educational groups on substance abuse topics.
- Assisted clients in developing relapse prevention strategies.
- Conducted assessments of clients to develop individualized treatment plans.
- Educated clients about the effects of substance use and abuse on their lives.
- Attended supervision meetings to review cases and receive feedback from supervisors.
- Provided crisis intervention services and referrals for community resources.
- Conducted urine and breathalyzer tests to monitor sobriety levels among clients.
- Participated in case conferences to discuss client progress and plan further interventions.
- Monitored clients' progress towards achieving recovery goals through regular follow-up sessions.
- Organized recreational activities such as sports games or field trips to promote socialization among peers in recovery.
- Developed individualized recovery goals and objectives for each client.
- Provided education on healthy coping skills, life skills, communication techniques, problem solving strategies.
- Implemented evidence-based practices such as Motivational Interviewing or Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.
- Advised employers regarding employment opportunities for recovering addicts.
- Created aftercare plans for clients upon completion of residential treatment programs.
- Assessed patients in active drug and alcohol withdrawal and provided interventions to manage physical and psychological withdrawal symptoms.
- Educated patients on detox and withdrawal, medications, addiction, recovery, coping skills, and community resources.
- Led supportive group discussions and education sessions with alcohol and drug users and families.
- Identified treatment goals based on individual diagnosis and history.
- Discussed with offenders how such issues as drug and alcohol abuse and anger management problems might have played roles in past criminal behavior
- Conducted individual and group therapy sessions for outpatient clients.
- Supported and counseled clients with drug and alcohol addiction.
- Worked closely with drug court staff in designing treatment plans specific to client needs.
- Organized treatment projects that focused on problem solving skills and creative thinking.
- Completed comprehensive assessments of clients' substance abuse history and treatment requirements to develop individualized treatment plans.
- Developed referral process to assist client access to special programs and services.
- Identified problem areas impacting participants' ability to successfully complete treatment.
- Guided clients in developing skills or strategies for dealing with problems.
- Developed client treatment plans based on research, clinical experience and client histories.
- Provided training and guidance to team members on operational procedures and best practices.
- Prepared reports summarizing key metrics, such as customer satisfaction scores, cost savings achieved.
- Conducted regular reviews with team members to assess their performance and provide feedback as needed.
- Developed and implemented policies and procedures for efficient workflow.
- Resolved customer complaints in a timely manner while maintaining high customer satisfaction ratings.
Education
Advanced Studies of Addictive Disorders
Briening Institute
09-1998
Skills
- Program assessment
- Scheduling Coordination
- Customer support experience
- Customer service experience
- Program Scheduling
- Time management abilities
- Production Staff Coordination
- Interpersonal Communication
- Adaptability
- Strategic leadership
- Program Improvements
- Personnel Management
- Employee Work Scheduling
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Idea development
- Program Requirements
- Excellent Communication
- Dependability and Cooperation
- Problem-solving aptitude
- Problem-solving abilities
- Program Operations
- Program Guidelines Adherence
- Written Communication
- Professional Demeanor
- Professionalism
- Reliability
- Self Motivation
- Effective Communication
- Team Collaboration
- Critical Thinking
- Team building
- Program Leadership
- Task Delegation
- Relationship Building
Timeline
Assistant Program Director
Turning Point Community Programs
05.2016 - Current
Certified Substance Abuse Counselor
Granite Wellness,Turning Point-Oregon,Common Goals
02.2000 - 11.2015
Advanced Studies of Addictive Disorders
Briening Institute
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