EDIE JONES NEWELL
Acadia Healthcare
Medina,TX
1
Certification
31
years of professional experience
Experienced Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor (LCDC) specializing in individual and group therapy, crisis intervention, and relapse prevention for diverse populations, including those with co-occurring mental health disorders. Expertise in comprehensive assessments, treatment planning, and harm reduction strategies. Facilitated psychoeducational groups and coordinated referrals to enhance family involvement in recovery.
Work History
Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor
4 Years 10 Months- Conduct individual therapy sessions utilizing a trauma-informed, personalized and attentive approach.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary treatment team for clients with co-occurring mental health diagnoses to report ongoing symptoms and ensure follow-up.
- Perform biopsychosocial assessments to assist with creating person-centered evidence-based treatment plans.
- Provide crisis intervention, de-escalated high-risk situations and coordinating post-crisis support.
- Deliver weekly psychoeducational groups on addiction recovery and related topics - e.g. CBT, DBT, Relapse Prevention, Life Skills, Fitness & Nutrition, Mindfulness & Meditation Skills.
- Coordinated with Utilization Management Team to ensure full coverage of services using ASAM Dimensions 1-6.
- Conducted family sessions via Teams and in-person to enhance communication and strengthen client support systems.
- Goal of maintaining 100% compliance in clinical documentation, ensuring accuracy and efficiency.
- Supported Clinical Director and Clinical Manager by organizing and disseminating daily program schedule, assigning cases to appropriate counselors, and training new hires on documentation and procedures.
Administrative Assistant II
7 Years 2 Months- Managed patient assessments and treatment team coordination, ensuring compliance with care protocols.
- Served as team lead/pilot for implementation of Person-Centered Recovery Plans within the facility.
- Developed and maintained Individualized Person-Centered Recovery Plans for patient progress tracking.
- Prepared and updated court-mandated legal documentation, ensuring accuracy and compliance with legal standards.
- Monitored expiration dates for court documentation deadlines. utilizing Excel spreadsheet - preparing necessary court documentation to be completed by the physician on the unit and submitted to the appropriate county court for client recommitment and/or gaining Competency to Stand Trial.
- Optimized digital and physical patient records, enhancing accessibility for multidisciplinary teams.
Medical Transcriptionist & Clinical Coder
4 Years 6 Months- Transcribed and documented physician reports, facilitating timely updates to Electronic Medical Records (EMR).
- Maintained HIPAA compliance in patient record-keeping to protect patient confidentiality.
- Applied CPT coding to ensure accuracy in insurance processing and billing.
Medical Transcriptionist/Laboratory Technician
13 Years- Type and ensure accuracy of daily pathology reports (goal of 24-hour turnaround time), and transmit to electronic medical record (EMR) at local hospital (Hill Country Memorial)
- Collected specimens from hospitals and doctor’s offices to ensure timely processing for analysis
- Accessioned lab specimens to ensure proper tracking. and prepare grossing table for pathologist examination
- Create cassettes for each specimen to be processed and prepared for microscopic examination
- Maintained correlation log for biopsy and specimen comparison to support accurate diagnostic conclusions
- Maintained a detailed log of discrepancies for quality control.
- Prepare materials (blocks and slides) to send cases for consultation to sister labs
- Maintain “interesting cases” slides and file log
Education
Bachelor of Arts and Applied Science (BAAS) - Interdisciplinary Studies
cum laude
Associate in Science (A.S.) - Addiction Counseling
Medical Office Specialist/Transcription - Counseling
Skills
Substance abuse counseling
Behavior change
Motivational techniques
Individual counseling
Group facilitation
Psychoeducation delivery
Behavior modification
Cognitive therapy
Treatment Planning
Psychoeducation
Crisis intervention
Trauma-informed care
Clinical documentation
Referral coordination
Assessment skills
Client-centered care
Clinical records
Clinical evaluation
Confidentiality protocols
Goal setting
Addiction recovery strategies
Certification
Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor since 2021, Certified Personal Trainer since 2019, AED/CPR, current
Awards & Honors
Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society, National Honor’s Society, Dean’s List, multiple semesters
Personal Information
Title: LICENSED CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY COUNSELOR
Timeline
Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor
Acadia Healthcare
12.2021 - CurrentRead More
Administrative Assistant II
Texas Department of State Health Services
10.2014 - 12.2021Read More
Medical Transcriptionist & Clinical Coder
Peterson Regional Medical Center
06.2009 - 12.2013Read More
Medical Transcriptionist/Laboratory Technician
Foundations, Inc./Pathology Associates of San Antonio
01.1996 - 01.2009Read More
International Business College
Medical Office Specialist/Transcription from Counseling
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San Antonio College
Associate in Science (A.S.) from Addiction Counseling
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Texas A&M University
Bachelor of Arts and Applied Science (BAAS) from Interdisciplinary Studies
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