David Garcia

• Conducts intake, completes comprehensive evaluation of client's life situation, service coordination by assisting clients in implementing their plan of care by facilitating access to and providing community resource linkage and managing the effectiveness of support services including both client and provider participation
• Facilitated mental health and substance abuse groups.
• Maintained detailed records of individual therapy sessions, ensuring accurate documentation of client progress and adherence to ethical guidelines.
• Developed rapport with diverse client populations, fostering trust and facilitating open communication during therapy sessions.
• Utilized cognitive-behavioral techniques to challenge negative thought patterns and promote adaptive thinking among clients.
• Enhanced client progress by implementing evidence-based therapeutic interventions and techniques.
• Participates in management, staff and client meetings and training activities as required
• Evaluated effectiveness of therapeutic interventions by regularly monitoring progress towards treatment goals.
• Provided crisis intervention services, resulting in timely support for clients in need.

As a Resident Aid:

• Assisted clients in developing essential life skills such as time management, problem-solving, and healthy coping mechanisms for long-term success.
• Assist with detox monitoring and vitals, observations every 15, 30, and hourly as needed.
• Completing substance abuse assessments like COWS & CIWAS, completing Covid-19 and breathalyzer tests. Admission process: completing a urine analysis, strip search, and completing social and suicide/harm assessments.
• Able to provide medications to client.
• Implemented relapse prevention strategies by identifying triggers, developing coping skills, and creating personalized action plans for each client''s unique situation.
• Supported clients in their journey towards sustained recovery through active listening, empathetic understanding, constructive feedback, and ongoing encouragement.
• Assisted in the development of customized discharge plans, ensuring smooth transitions from residential facilities to outpatient care or community support programs.
• Educated clients on the dangers of substance abuse and the benefits of sobriety by implementing evidenced- based interventions through groups, workshops, and one-on-one counseling sessions.
• Provided empathetic support during crisis intervention situations, deescalating tensions and facilitating appropriate resolutions.
• Can complete ASAMS