Erika Johnson
Human Services
Avon,MA
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Substance Use Referral Assistant
Boston Medical Center
Boston
01.2010 - 01.2011
- Receives referrals from in-patient social workers
- Meet with the patients to assess/enhance patient's motivation for referral to substance abuse services/facilities
- Identify appropriate resources for patient
- Contact referring social worker to confirm referral and gather any additional relevant information
- Follow up phone calls to see whether referral was completed
- Complete the case management documentation
- Detail current status and plans for referral placements
- Maintain an up-to-date log of all referrals received and actions taken on each patient.
Day Counselor
Pine Street Inn, Paul Sullivan Housing
02.2007 - Current
- Appointment scheduling with medical and psych doctors
- Transporting to appointments
- Service notes of Client IAP goals
- Meeting on house issues and Human Rights
- Ordering supplies
- Update Tenants charts.
Substance Abuse Counselor
Boston Public Health Commission
Boston
01.2000 - 01.2010
- Counseled individuals who are addicted to legal and illegal drugs
- Assisted in identifying behavioral problems related to addiction
- Conducted individual and group sessions to discuss preventive behaviors
- Supported family members who are affected by addictions of their loved ones.
Direct Care and Admissions Supervisor
Cab Health Recovery
Boston
01.2000 - 01.2006
- Applied various therapeutic techniques to address substance abuse issues
- Provided clients with assistance in educational decisions, career concerns, substance abuse issues, and personal relationship problems
- Supervised direct care counselors in identifying appropriate measures for intake and treatment of clients.
Timeline
Substance Use Referral Assistant
Boston Medical Center
01.2010 - 01.2011
Day Counselor
Pine Street Inn, Paul Sullivan Housing
02.2007 - Current
Substance Abuse Counselor
Boston Public Health Commission
01.2000 - 01.2010
Direct Care and Admissions Supervisor
Cab Health Recovery
01.2000 - 01.2006