ELIZABETH PRIOR
Costa Mesa,CA
Summary
Compassionate counselor with extensive experience in chemical dependency and mental health counseling. Earnestly serving adult clients facing serious disruptions or dysfunction to life to help build coping skills, emotional intelligence, and support systems.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Group Facilitator
Guiding Hands Healthcare
05.2023 - Current
- Planned and facilitated mental health and addiction recovery groups for a variety of treatment facilities across Orange County.
- Oversaw counseling groups for up to 30 clients receiving treatment for various mental health conditions.
- Facilitated dialogue between participants and clinical team members to provide best possible treatment.
- Promptly maintained electronic health records.
Operations Staff
Ocean Recovery
05.2022 - 05.2023
- Performed administrative duties and prepared operational procedures.
- Answered and managed incoming and outgoing calls while recording accurate messages for distribution to office staff.
- Complied with systems procedures, business processes and company policies to promote workplace safety and quality.
- Completed daily logs for management review.
Case Manager
Various Facilities
06.2015 - 02.2018
- Developed individual treatment goals based on history and diagnosis.
- Provided group and individual counseling to clients with substance use disorder.
- Coordinated referrals for addiction services based on individual client needs and preferences.
Education
Certifications
Master of Arts - Clinical Psychology / MFT
Pepperdine University
Malibu, CA2026
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
California State University
Long Beach, CA05.2023
Skills
- Group and Individual Counseling
- Motivational Interviewing
- Cognitive Theory
- 12 Step Education
- Experiential Modalities
- Social Skills Training
- Electronic Medical Charting
- Service Referral Coordination
Timeline
Group Facilitator
Guiding Hands Healthcare
05.2023 - Current
Operations Staff
Ocean Recovery
05.2022 - 05.2023
Case Manager
Various Facilities
06.2015 - 02.2018
Certifications
Master of Arts - Clinical Psychology / MFT
Pepperdine University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
California State University
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