Donna Lupee
Zuni,New Mexico
Summary
Caring, empathetic Licensed Alcohol and Drug Addiction Counselor with 24 years of experience in outpatient and inpatient treatment settings. Exceptionally talented at building rapport with different patient groups to encourage honesty and growth in recovery from substance abuse.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Substance Abuse Counselor
Rehoboth Medical Christian Hospital Care Services
Gallup, New Mexico
07.2015 - 04.2021
- Supported and assessed clients struggling with addiction or relationship issues and devised strategies based on client needs.
- Developed goal-oriented psychoeducational and activity therapy groups to improve clients' level of functioning.
- Developed individual treatment goals based on history and diagnosis.
- Coordinated referrals for addiction services based on individual client needs and preferences.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
Health Educator Coordinator
Pueblo Zuni
Zuni , New Mexico
09.2014 - 07.2015
- Assisted with development of improved seminars and training materials.
- Taught health education classes for community workers and members of public.
- Established staff schedules and assignments based on facility needs and equipment availability.
- Assisted local and state governments and community agencies with developing health education programs.
Program Coordinator
Pueblo Of Zuni
Zuni, New Mexico
07.2009 - 02.2014
- Served as Program Coordinator for the University of New Mexico -Motivational Interviewing and Community Reinforcement Approach Research Project
- Provided comprehensive case management services, created treatment plans and connected clients and families to appropriate resources.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Oversaw daily operations to ensure high levels of productivity.
Education
Liberal Arts
University of New Mexico
Albuquerque, NMAssociate of Science - Microcomputer Operation
University of New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM05.1992
Skills
- Clinical assessment
- Individual counseling
- Goal Setting
- Excellent Communication
- Cultural Awareness
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Critical Thinking
- Crisis Intervention
- Family therapy
- Clinical Documentation
- Problem-Solving
- Various Software Proficiency
Accomplishments
Licensed Alcohol and Drug Addiction Counselor (LADAC) for 20 years. Supervised a team of 3 for a research project with University of New Mexico - CASAA.
Acting Clinical Supervisor for a residential treatment program for adults.
Affiliations
Member of the OPTIC - Collaborative Board -UNM -CASAA
Timeline
Substance Abuse Counselor
Rehoboth Medical Christian Hospital Care Services
07.2015 - 04.2021
Health Educator Coordinator
Pueblo Zuni
09.2014 - 07.2015
Program Coordinator
Pueblo Of Zuni
07.2009 - 02.2014
Liberal Arts
University of New Mexico
Associate of Science - Microcomputer Operation
University of New Mexico