Domenic Buonadonna
New Brunswick
Summary
Over 10 years of experience providing direct client care in substance abuse and mental health counseling.
Expert in group facilitation and psychoeducation, leading therapy sessions on relapse prevention, coping skills, and co-occurring disorders to promote client insight and behavioral change.
Seasoned professional in residential and outpatient settings, delivering high-quality care across varying levels of treatment, including detox, short- and long-term residential, and outpatient programs.
Extensive legal expertise in court proceedings, probation compliance, drug court advocacy, and Department of Child Protection & Permanency (DCP&P) protocols, effectively bridging the gap between legal and clinical services.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Mental Health Counselor
Damon House
04.2024 - Current
- Built strong rapport with clients, fostering trust and open communication for effective therapy sessions.
- Maintained detailed case notes and documentation, ensuring effective tracking of progress and continuity of care across providers.
- Provided individual and group therapy sessions to patients suffering from mental health issues.
- Developed strategies to help patients cope with stress and anxiety and build resilience.
- Developed and implemented intensive individualized treatment plans addressing family relationship problems, destructive patterns of behavior and other psychosocial issues.
- Worked closely with families to educate them on mental health issues, facilitate open dialogue, and foster a supportive home environment for client recovery.
Lead Counselor
Discovery Institute
11.2021 - Current
- Conducted individual and group counseling using evidence-based interventions for substance use and co-occurring disorders.
- Organized clinical interventions and treatment plans for patients suffering substance abuse and co-occuring disorders
- Completed assessment, ASI, Biopsychosocial, BAM, GAD-7, ACE screening, Family Risk Assessment, Columbia Suicide Scale
- Developed and implemented treatment plans and modified when needed
- Guided clients in effective therapeutic exercises integrated from Cognitive Behavior Therapy and Motivational Interviewing
- Gained extensive knowledge of NJSAMS, LOCI writing, Prior Authorizations, and Electronic Health Records (KIPU)
- Mentored junior counselors, sharing expertise in therapeutic interventions and best practices within the field.
- Create and Advise Group Counseling Schedules
- Recovery Court Liaison
LEGAL LIAISON, ADMISSIONS, COUNSELOR INTERN
Damon House
11.2015 - 11.2021
- Monitored client census by using daily Movement Report and recording admissions, discharges, doctor appointments and site visit data
- Gained extensive knowledge of court/legal proceedings, drug court, probation, and DCP&P protocols
- Presented with reporting and advocacy for clients in court room setting
- Assisted in patient admission process based on federal and state laws
- Completed Client Intake procedures
- Completed 3,000 hours of supervised counseling services in required core functions as stated by the Certification Board of New Jersey
Education
Master of Science - Clinical Mental Health
Capella University
Minneapolis, MN12-2024
Skills
- Treatment Planning
- Reporting and documentation
- Mental health evaluations & assessments
- Individual and group counseling
- Clinical documentation
- Expertise in crisis intervention techniques
- Electronic Health Records (Kipu & Zoobook)
- Building rapport
Timeline
Mental Health Counselor
Damon House
04.2024 - Current
Lead Counselor
Discovery Institute
11.2021 - Current
LEGAL LIAISON, ADMISSIONS, COUNSELOR INTERN
Damon House
11.2015 - 11.2021
Master of Science - Clinical Mental Health
Capella University
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