Desiree Jones
Portland,OR
Summary
Committed Substance Abuse Counselor with extensive background in IOP treatment for Substance . Superb active listening skills and nurturing personality. Focused on building bonds to get patients invested in individual sobriety plans.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Chemical Dependency Counselor I
Central City Concern
Portland, OR
07.2024 - Current
- Conducted a chemical dependency assessment.
- Maintained thorough clinical treatment notes.
- Educated patients on addiction, recovery, coping skills, and community resources.
- Conducted individual counseling sessions to address addiction-related issues.
- Facilitated group therapy meetings to promote wellness and trauma-informed recovery strategies.
- Developed personalized treatment plans based on client assessments and needs.
Substance Abuse Counselor
Acadia NW
Portland, OR
11.2018 - 02.2024
- Instilled hope by promoting positive self-disclosure and actively listening to client needs.
- Shared details regarding recovery and wellness principles focused on helping others struggling to stay focused on personal recovery journeys.
- Helped individuals overcome discrimination, stigmas and trauma by providing encouragement and community resources.
- Aided individuals by developing wellness plans and advance directives to achieve goals.
Education
Associate of Science - Alcohol And Substance Abuse Counselor
Portland Community College
Portland, ORSkills
- Community Resources and Education
- Patient Advocacy
- Crisis Intervention
- Data Confidentiality
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Relationship-Building Skills
- Recovery Assistance and Support
Volunteer Work
- Crisis Call Taker, Lines for Life, Portland, OR 09/2015 to 03/2016
Supported Suicide hotline for veterans, youth and substance use clients
- Lifeworks/Project Network, Portland, OR 09/2008 to 06/2009
Facilitated an inpatient Wellness Recovery Action Plan Group for a culturally diverse women
Timeline
Chemical Dependency Counselor I
Central City Concern
07.2024 - Current
Substance Abuse Counselor
Acadia NW
11.2018 - 02.2024
Associate of Science - Alcohol And Substance Abuse Counselor
Portland Community College