Deborah Brousseau
La Quinta,CA
Summary
Highly motivated residential counselor with extensive patient care and recovery support. Out-going professional counselor with a track record of being the evidence recovery is possible. I provide an influence of recovery program by facilitating groups. I drive motivational recovery skills while elevating the company mission.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Residential Counselor
Michaels House
Palm Springs, CA
04.2020 - Current
- Delivered frequent summaries on resident progression and regression in treatment to provide recommendations towards treatment plan for success.
- Supported residents in coping with emotions and fears through one-on-one session.
- Counseled 20+ residents in group sessions to assist in overcoming dependencies and adjustments to life.
- Resolved conflicts by performing in-time crisis intervention and enforcing discipline and behavior metrics.
- Supported personal needs of residents dealing with diverse conditions.
- Solved grievances and complaints by collaborating with residents.
- Enforced policies and safety standards through building and room rounds.
Behavioral Health Technician
Banyan
Palm Desert, CA
09.2019 - 04.2020
- Interpersonal skills
- Communication skills
- Crisis intervention
- Working with team
Assistant Counselor
Hacienda Valdez
Desert Hot Springs, CA
11.2018 - 04.2019
- Supported supplemental programming in office to enhance patient recovery and developed individual program plans.
- Attended trainings, staff meetings and professional development seminars, enhancing performance and supporting departmental goals.
- Prepared materials for individual and group therapy sessions, anticipating unique patient needs accordingly.
- Helped patients to deal with realities of mental diagnoses and develop recovery tools.
Residential Counselor
Michaels House
Palm Springs, CA
11.2012 - 04.2019
- Addressed behavioral and emotional needs of residents through activities and interventions, increasing resident socialization, interpersonal and social skills.
- Delivered frequent summaries on resident progression and regression in treatment to provide recommendations towards treatment plan for success.
- Supported residents in coping with emotions and fears through one-on-one sessions.
Education
Drug And Alcohol Counselor
CCAPP University
Hemet CA12.2020
Liberal Arts And General Studies
College of The Desert
Palm Desert CA06.1998
Regular Studies
Amistad High School
Indio CA06.1995
Skills
- Interpersonal skills
- Communication
- Working with clients with co-occurring disorders
- Facilitator
- Crisis intervention
- case management
- motivational interviewer
- Working with team
12 years of personal recovery experince.
I came to the program 12 years ago searching for recovery from substance abuse. I created a strong foundation by completing a residential program for 90 days experience and a 21 month stay in sober living. At this time I learned how to become a productive member of sobriety by getting a job in this field of recovery. I have since been working in this field providing support to the suffering addicts giving them hope that recovery is possible.
Timeline
Residential Counselor
Michaels House
04.2020 - Current
Behavioral Health Technician
Banyan
09.2019 - 04.2020
Assistant Counselor
Hacienda Valdez
11.2018 - 04.2019
Residential Counselor
Michaels House
11.2012 - 04.2019
Drug And Alcohol Counselor
CCAPP University
Liberal Arts And General Studies
College of The Desert
Regular Studies
Amistad High School