Demetrius Gaskin
Deland
Summary
Seeking a full time position as an employee of the company so I may utilize my previous experience In counseling some case management A quick learner, will listen, has said abilities in working with crews or groups also will work hard all the time. Abilities I'm a well-rounded, hard-working individual with reliable transportation and a good driving record. I strive to achieve goals and meet deadlines. I'm able to learn and implement new functions rapidly. I'm a dependable and responsible individual. I am willing to do more than is required. Experienced counselor with over 6 years of experience in mental health, addiction and duel diagnosed. Excellent reputation for resolving problems, improving customer satisfaction, and driving overall operational improvements.
Skilled Counselor experienced in coordinating care for [mental health and addiction] individuals. Proactive and resourceful profession able to make appropriate decisions for high-quality and cost-effective care.
Accomplished Counselor adept at handling high caseloads without sacrificing quality of care. Operate in high-pressure environments while recommending best resources and courses of action to benefit patient needs and return each to optimal quality of life.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
CRPS
Foundation to Freedom
339 New York Ave
07.2024 - 02.2025
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
Case Manager & Peer Specialist
Pathlight Home
3200 West Colonial Dr
10.2022 - 07.2024
- Maintained accurate documentation on all cases, ensuring compliance with regulations and confidentiality requirements.
- Conducted thorough assessments of clients'' situations, identifying issues, goals, and necessary interventions.
- Monitored ongoing cases closely, adjusting case management strategies as needed based on evolving circumstances or new information.
- Educated clients on available programs, benefits, and services, empowering them to make informed decisions about their care needs.
Addiction Counselor
STEPS
1033 Pine Hills Rd
02.2019 - 03.2022
- Collaborated with physicians to determine effective combination of therapy and medical treatments for patients in recovery.
- Enhanced patient recovery by developing and implementing tailored treatment plans for each individual.
- Provided crisis intervention services when necessary, quickly responding to emergencies and connecting clients with appropriate resources.
- Developed customized aftercare plans for discharged clients, ensuring they had access to ongoing support services upon completion of formal treatment programs.
Behavioral Health Technician
Aspire Health Partners
Orlando, FL
03.2015 - 11.2018
- (3 different facilities) 1.
- Detox-Addiction facility- Location Parramore and Gore st.
- Detox as behavioral tech job duties include maintaining constant contact and awareness of clients.
- Helping detail passing of medications, Clothing, showers, rooms, and creating groups.
- Also exchanging information With nurses, doctors, managers and supervisors.
- Urine specimens, intake process.
- Documents being filled out timely.
- 2.
- Lead Behavioral Tech-Sccd Co-ed ) Job duties Intake coordinator, monitor clients movements, Feeding, answering the phone , ordering supplies, ordering meals.
- Taking clients outside, preparing movies and hosting visitation.
- Crossroads of Sanford is a drug or alcohol rehabilitation center with a primary focus on mental health and substance abuse treatment based at 919 East 2nd Street in Sanford, FL.
- The facility provides detoxification services to the public.
- The treatment center provides residential short-term treatment and residential long-term treatment care.
- There are special groups and programs for persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, women, and men.
- Special language services provided include Spanish.
- Payments via medicaid, state financed insurance, Medicare, and access to recovery voucher are accepted.
- Payment assistance is not offered for program costs.
- 3.
- Aspire Mental Health Facilities-Mercy and Kennedy st in Orlando, FL-Behavioral Tech Monitor mental health clients, feeding, clothing, and try and relieve any agitations or abnormal behaviors.
- Intake, out-take, urine specimen, transporting clients, working at both facilities, cleaning rooms, monitoring medication, visitation, and communicating, de-escalating clients, calming clients, positive conversation to motivate client in all endeavors.
Driver
S.T.E.P.S
Orlando, FL
04.2010 - 01.2011
- Follow safety rules as student's board and exit buses or cross streets near bus stops.
- Comply with traffic regulations to operate vehicles in a safe and courteous manner.
- Maintain order among pupils during trips to ensure safety.
- Check the condition of a vehicle's tires, brakes, windshield wipers, lights, oil, fuel, water, and safety equipment to ensure that everything is in working order.
- Escort small children across roads and highways.
- Report any bus malfunctions or needed repairs.
- Pick up and drop off students at regularly scheduled neighborhood locations, following strict time schedules.
- Maintain knowledge of first-aid procedures.
- Prepare and submit reports that may include the number of passengers or trips, hours worked, mileage, fuel consumption, or fares received.
- Read maps and follow written and verbal geographic directions., Comply with traffic regulations to operate vehicles in a safe and courteous manner.
- Maintain knowledge of first-aid procedures.
- Reads Maps and follow written and verbal geographic directions.
Education
Master of Science - Applied Psychology
University of Phoenix
Orlando, FL02-2023
B.A. - Psychology
University of Phoenix
Orlando, FL2016
GED -
McKinney Job Corp
11.1981
Skills
- Community Organizational Services
- Mental Health
- Addiction
- Case management
- Treatment plans knowledge
- Intake and discharge
- Patient advising
- Emotional awareness
- Valid Driver's license
- Relapse prevention
Timeline
CRPS
Foundation to Freedom
07.2024 - 02.2025
Case Manager & Peer Specialist
Pathlight Home
10.2022 - 07.2024
Addiction Counselor
STEPS
02.2019 - 03.2022
Behavioral Health Technician
Aspire Health Partners
03.2015 - 11.2018
Driver
S.T.E.P.S
04.2010 - 01.2011
B.A. - Psychology
University of Phoenix
GED -
McKinney Job Corp
Master of Science - Applied Psychology
University of Phoenix
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