Eric Zajdel
Redford,MI
Summary
Nearly 20 years experience working with adjudicated youth and families. Experience working in a variety of intuitional settings providing direct care work as well as experience providing case management and treatment services. Talented Case Manager adept at handling high caseloads without sacrificing quality of care. Operates in high-pressure environments while recommending best resources and courses of action to benefit patient needs and return each to optimal quality of life.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Substance Abuse Counselor
National Council Of Alcoholism and Drug Dependency
Detroit, MI
05.2003 - 07.2007
- Developed individual treatment goals based on history and diagnosis.
- Provided crisis intervention to address clients' immediate needs and prevent harmful behaviors.
- Led supportive group discussions and education sessions with alcohol and drug users and families.
- Facilitated group and individual therapy in outpatient setting.
- Provided comprehensive case management services, created treatment plans, and connected clients and families to appropriate resources.
- Provided counseling and support to clients with drug and alcohol abuse issues.
- Taught substance abuse classes to help clients understand consequences of drug and alcohol use.
Youth Care Specialist
Christ Child House
05.2002 - 07.2007
- Monitored youth behavior offering guidance and support for positive change
- Skilled in actively listening.
- Engaged and interacted with youth members, teaching sustainable habits and coping mechanisms
- Used cognitive behavior therapy to assist youth in recognizing and redirecting poor habits
- Provided emergency response in crisis situations to diffuse tensions and prevent violence
- Work with adjudicated youth ages 11 to 17 in a full security detention setting
- Led individual and group counseling sessions to meet variety of therapeutic needs for recovering adolescents ages 14 to 17
- Developed patient centered care plans and documented progress toward goals
- Directed family-centered, strengths-based, culturally competent and individualized intakes and assessments
- Experience working with youth ages six to fourteen in a group home
Case Manager
Cherry Health
Detroit, MI
09.2021 - Current
- Developed and implemented comprehensive case management plans to address client needs and goals.
- Coordinated services with other agencies, community-based organizations, and healthcare professionals to provide useful benefits to clients.
- Assisted clients in navigating housing, legal services and public benefits to gain access to valuable resources.
- Monitored clients' progress and tracked client services to provide crisis interventions.
- Developed comprehensive discharge plans to transition clients to appropriate service providers in community.
- Partnered with local organizations to expand access to social and community services.
Youth Counselor
Washtenaw County Children's Services
07.2007 - Current
- Supervised youth in engaging environment to promote security and safety for all ages.
- Skilled in active listening
- Engaged and interacted with youth members, teaching sustainable habits and coping skills.
- Used cognitive behavior therapy to assist youth in recognizing and redirecting maladaptive behaviors.
- Provided emergency response in crisis situations to diffuse tensions and prevent violence.
- Work with adjudicated youth ages 11 to 17 in a full security detention setting.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
Eastern Michigan University
05.2003
Skills
- Case Management
- Crisis Intervention
- Treatment Planning
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Addiction Treatment
- Youth Mentoring
- Youth Behavior Management
Timeline
Case Manager
Cherry Health
09.2021 - Current
Youth Counselor
Washtenaw County Children's Services
07.2007 - Current
Substance Abuse Counselor
National Council Of Alcoholism and Drug Dependency
05.2003 - 07.2007
Youth Care Specialist
Christ Child House
05.2002 - 07.2007
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
Eastern Michigan University
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