Delisa Gutermuth
Bryan
Summary
Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor dedicated to fostering recovery in individuals overcoming substance use challenges. Strong background in completing assessments, facilitating process and psycho-educational groups, and in developing individualized treatment plans. Skilled in clinical EMR documentation and in promoting team collaboration while helping to train counselor interns.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Substance Abuse Counselor III - Senior Counselor
Texas Department Of Criminal Justice
08.2023 - Current
- Provided supervision and training to counselor interns.
- Prepared alternative treatment using curriculum guidelines when clients would not be receiving direct service hours.
- Prepared and coordinated reports to Area Managers whenever the unit or a dorm went on lockdown or medical restriction status.
- Provided crisis intervention services by deescalating situations with appropriate resources.
- Facilitated process and psycho/educational groups for individuals with substance abuse and legal history issues.
- Developed and maintained accurate and detailed records to track and document client progress.
Counselor Intern/Licensed Clinical Therapist
More Than Rehab
09.2022 - Current
- Performed biopsychosocial assessments, C-SSRS, PTSD, GAD-7, BAM-R, and PHQ-9 screenings.
- Conducted substance abuse groups to clients in detox, residential, PHP, and IOP levels of care.
- Utilized evidence-based interventions in individual therapy sessions.
- Maintained all client and clinical documentation in KipuEMR.
- Collaborated in designing 6 weeks of IOP curriculum for evening groups.
Substance Abuse Counselor I - Counselor Intern
Texas Department Of Criminal Justice
08.2021 - 07.2023
- Conducted thorough assessments to evaluate substance abuse severity.
- Developed individualized treatment plans to address specific client needs.
- Facilitated process and psycho-educational group sessions, fostering peer support among the Therapeutic Community clients.
Education
Master of Science - Addiction Therapy
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ11-2019
Bachelor of Science - Criminology And Corrections
Sam Houston State University
Huntsville, Texas, TX05-1989
Skills
- Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor
- Skilled in EMR documentation
- Proficient in co-occurring disorders
- Trained counselor interns
- Experienced in CBT, ACT, and MI
- Promote effective team collaboration
- Familiar with various support group options
- Certified in Heartsaver CPR/AED
Timeline
Substance Abuse Counselor III - Senior Counselor
Texas Department Of Criminal Justice
08.2023 - Current
Counselor Intern/Licensed Clinical Therapist
More Than Rehab
09.2022 - Current
Substance Abuse Counselor I - Counselor Intern
Texas Department Of Criminal Justice
08.2021 - 07.2023
Master of Science - Addiction Therapy
Grand Canyon University
Bachelor of Science - Criminology And Corrections
Sam Houston State University