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Ellen Edwards

Keansburg

Summary

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Caring, empathetic Substance Abuse Counselor with 3 years of experience in clinical settings. Exceptionally talented at building rapport with different patient groups to encourage honesty and growth in recovery from substance abuse. Desire to pursue new role with healthcare group.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Program Assistant MAT

VNA Health Group
05.2023 - Current
  • Supported planning and coordination program and associated activities.
  • Delivered top-notch administrative support to office staff, promoting excellence in office operations.
  • Managed both digital and physical filing systems and retrieved documents as required.
  • Created and updated physical records and digital files to maintain current, accurate and compliant documentation.

CADC Intern

Veritas Recovery Center
05.2019 - Current
  • Supported and assessed clients struggling with addiction or relationship issues and devised strategies based on client needs.
  • Provided comprehensive case management services, created treatment plans and connected clients and families to appropriate resources.
  • Developed goal-oriented psychoeducational and activity therapy groups to improve clients' level of functioning.
  • Developed individual treatment goals based on history and diagnosis.

CADC Intern

Central Jersey CTC
02.2022 - 04.2023
  • Led supportive group discussions and education sessions with alcohol and drug users and families.
  • 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.
  • Guided clients in effective therapeutic exercises integrated from Cognitive Behavior Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT).
  • Developed individual treatment goals based on history and diagnosis.
  • Provided comprehensive case management services, created treatment plans and connected clients and families to appropriate resources.


Deli Manager

Shoprite Store
02.2003 - 11.2018
  • Set schedules for upwards of 15 staff by planning and designating shifts and hours.
  • Controlled inventory costs by carefully managing portion control and reducing waste.
  • Set and enforced performance and service standards to keep consistent, high-quality environment devoted to customer satisfaction.
  • Inventoried food products and associated materials on [Timeframe] basis.

Education

High School Diploma -

Keansburg High School
Keansburg, NJ

Skills

  • Individual counseling
  • Clinical assessment
  • Clinical Documentation
  • Crisis Intervention
  • Goal Setting
  • Conflict Resolution

Timeline

Program Assistant MAT

VNA Health Group
05.2023 - Current

CADC Intern

Central Jersey CTC
02.2022 - 04.2023

CADC Intern

Veritas Recovery Center
05.2019 - Current

Deli Manager

Shoprite Store
02.2003 - 11.2018

High School Diploma -

Keansburg High School
Ellen Edwards