Dawn Bondi
Longmont,CO
Summary
At BHG Longmont, I spearheaded program enhancements, reducing relapse rates through innovative addiction counseling and empathy development. My expertise in clinical assessment and motivational interviewing, combined with a commitment to multicultural competence, significantly improved client engagement and satisfaction.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Addictions Counselor
BHG Longmont
03.2022 - Current
- Contributed to program development by analyzing client outcomes data and recommending improvements based on best practices.
- Collaborated with local schools and community organizations to provide prevention education programs aimed at curtailing the development of addictive behaviors among youth.
- Improved client satisfaction through empathetic listening and tailored support for individual needs.
- Enhanced professional knowledge by attending regular trainings on emerging trends in addiction counseling techniques.
- Increased client engagement in treatment with creative interventions, such as art therapy and mindfulness practices.
- Provided crisis intervention services to clients experiencing acute distress or suicidal ideation, ensuring their safety and referring them to appropriate resources.
- Assisted clients in navigating social services systems to access necessary resources such as housing assistance or medical care during recovery process.
- Conducted thorough assessments, gathering information on clients'' substance use history, mental health status, and psychosocial factors influencing their addiction.
- Utilized motivational interviewing techniques when working with resistant clients which led to increased commitment in treatment.
- Maintained up-to-date documentation of client progress notes, treatment plans, and discharge summaries in accordance with regulatory requirements.
- Reduced relapse rates by implementing evidence-based counseling techniques and personalized treatment plans.
- Enhanced group therapy dynamics by fostering a safe and supportive environment for sharing experiences.
- Assisted clients in identifying triggers and developing effective coping strategies to maintain sobriety.
- Established rapport with diverse clientele through cultural competence training sessions attended regularly.
- Developed strong therapeutic alliances with each client which contributed towards better engagement in the treatment process.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans, addressing clients'' physical, mental, and emotional health.
- Led individual and group counseling sessions to meet variety of therapeutic needs for recovering individuals.
Education
High School Diploma -
McClain Community Highschool
Wheat Ridge, CO10.1992
Skills
- Substance Abuse Knowledge
- Self-awareness
- Relapse Prevention
- Client Advocacy
- Assessment skills
- Motivational Interviewing
- Multicultural Competence
- Behavior Modification
- Co-occurring Disorders
- Individual Counseling
- Empathy Development
- Boundary Setting
Certification
CAS
PFSS
Timeline
Lead Addictions Counselor
BHG Longmont
03.2022 - Current
High School Diploma -
McClain Community Highschool