Diana L. Nelson
New Port Richey
Summary
Compassionate Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselor with experience in providing individual and group therapy sessions across diverse populations. Skilled in developing effective treatment plans, crisis intervention, and fostering supportive environments for recovery. Demonstrated ability to build trust with clients, leading to improved treatment outcomes and enhanced coping strategies for managing addiction and behavioral challenges. Successfully collaborated with healthcare professionals to integrate care approaches, resulting in holistic support for clients on the path to recovery.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Primary Counselor, Assessment Counselor
Akeela
Anchorage
01.2016 - Current
- Developed treatment plans with clients and performed initial assessments for private practice, Alaska Office of Children's Services and the Alaska Department of Corrections parolees and inmates at Goose Creek Correctional Facility
- Taught educational/informational seminars to clients on topics important to the recovery process and coordinate vocational/educational goal achievement of clients
Mental Health Technician Inpatient and Outpatient Lead Counselor
Cedar Springs Hospital
Colorado Springs
01.2009 - 01.2014
- Taught group therapy to all ages and also taught elementary school basic education to students
- Assisted in the direct care and management of children, adolescents, and adults, as determined by the Treatment Plan, Program Structure, and presenting issues/behaviors of the patients/residents/students
- Coordinated all treatment activities
- Promoted and won employee of the month in National award winning program
Teacher (State of Illinois Certificate)
Kaneland
01.2001 - 01.2008
- Taught all academic subjects for ages 5 to 18 years old in the public schools
Instructor/ Faculty Member
Rush University
Chicago
01.1995 - 01.1998
- Designed, wrote and taught curriculum for teaching Healthcare Information Systems using multi-media and lectures
- Worked to assist in the development of the Electronic Medical Record
- Also guest lectured at University of Illinois Chicago
- Sneaker and presenter at conferences including Toward the
Education
English Teacher - Education
Oxford University of Chicago
Chicago, USA01-2017
Certifications - Addiction Counseling
Quantum University
Online06-2016
Bachelor of Arts - Interpersonal And Group Communications/Psych
TRINITY INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY
Chicago, USA07-2007
Skills
- Treatment planning
- Behavioral analysis
- Educational workshops
- Group therapy
- Assessment techniques
- Crisis intervention
- Client advocacy
- Regulatory compliance
- Case management
- Conflict resolution
- Effective communication
- Interpersonal skills
- Team collaboration
- Data documentation
- Time management
- Client evaluation
- Aftercare planning
- Interpersonal communication
- Relationship building
- Juvenile therapy
- Plan treatments
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Advanced alcohol and drug counselor
- Treatment plans
- Family dynamics
- Adept at treatment and discharge planning
- Professional demeanor
- Nonviolent crisis intervention (NVCI)
- Behavioral therapy
- Strong public speaker
- Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) expert
- One-on-one counseling
- Life transitions
Languages
Native English Speaker
Personal Information
Citizenship: American Citizen
Timeline
Primary Counselor, Assessment Counselor
Akeela
01.2016 - Current
Mental Health Technician Inpatient and Outpatient Lead Counselor
Cedar Springs Hospital
01.2009 - 01.2014
Teacher (State of Illinois Certificate)
01.2001 - 01.2008
Instructor/ Faculty Member
Rush University
01.1995 - 01.1998
English Teacher - Education
Oxford University of Chicago
Certifications - Addiction Counseling
Quantum University
Bachelor of Arts - Interpersonal And Group Communications/Psych
TRINITY INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY