Frances McCormick
Pocatello,ID
Summary
Dedicated mental health professional bringing background working with individuals suffering from substance abuse and behavioral disorders. Focused on client advocacy, prevention and education to reduce impacts and recurrence of serious issues. Collaborative with multidisciplinary teams to create solid support networks for client needs. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Drug and Alcohol Counselor
Mariposa Family Center
Orange
05.2009 - 04.2021
- Developed treatment plans in collaboration with the client, family members, and other professionals.
- Provided individual counseling and group therapy to clients with substance abuse issues.
- Conducted assessments to determine the level of addiction, identify mental health disorders, and develop a plan for recovery.
- Facilitated psycho-educational groups on topics such as relapse prevention, anger management, and coping skills.
- Educated clients about the risks associated with drug and alcohol use.
- Provided crisis intervention services when needed.
- Assisted clients in developing strategies to reduce or eliminate substance use behaviors.
- Monitored progress through regular review of client records and administered standardized tests to measure outcomes of treatment plans.
- Collaborated with other healthcare providers to coordinate care for clients who have co-occurring mental health disorders.
- Actively participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss client progress and formulate recommendations for continued care.
- Maintained professional relationships with referral sources such as courts, probation officers, hospitals, social service agencies, and community organizations.
- Advised families on how best to support their loved one's recovery process.
- Provided referrals for additional resources such as medical care or housing assistance.
- Attended continuing education conferences related to drug and alcohol counseling techniques.
- Prepared detailed reports documenting client interactions and progress towards goals.
- Identified high risk situations that may lead to relapse or increased risk of harm due to substance use behaviors.
- Prepared patients for self-management and decision-making responsibilities.
- Provided assertive community-based rehabilitation and case management services to high-risk mentally ill patients.
Education
Drug & Alcohol Certificate - Drug Abuse Counseling
Cypress College
Cypress, CA06-2006
Skills
- Behavior Modification
- Client Advocacy
- Family therapy
- Life Skills Training
- Individual Counseling
- Clinical Documentation
Affiliations
- weight training
- cardio
- hiking
- Church
- active in the 12 step program
Accomplishments
- July 2015- Top counselor in Orange, CA. Spot lighted in the renowned publication , " The Worldwide Leaders in Healthcare.
- Certificate of Completion " Shifting the SUD Paradigm
Timeline
Drug and Alcohol Counselor
Mariposa Family Center
05.2009 - 04.2021
Drug & Alcohol Certificate - Drug Abuse Counseling
Cypress College
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