Garrett Gelrud
San Diego,CA
Summary
- State and Nationally Certified by the California Association Of DUI Treatment Programs (CADTP) as a Substance Use Disorder Counselor.
- Extensive experience in the group facilitation of Denial Management, Victim Empathy and Impact, Non-Violent Communication, Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Anger Management, and Substance Use Disorder Treatment.
- Works well with diverse backgrounds, including those effected by the criminal justice system, and other populations associated with addiction and mental health.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
SUDT Counselor/Mentor
Options Recovery Services
Lancaster, CA
08.2023 - 01.2024
- Assisted program participants in the development of personalized treatment plans, aimed to address issues associated with chemical dependency, criminality, emotional regulation, and interpersonal relationships.
- Delivered structured curriculum and lesson plans in a group setting, and worked in collaboration with program staff to assist participants in developing the skills and knowledge needed to manage adversity ,achieve and maintain sobriety, and avoid recidivism.
- Provided peer support, and connected clients to the appropriate resources needed to enhance self efficacy, and to sustain the cognitive and behavioral changes that were developed throughout the treatment process.
SUDT Intern
Amity Foundation
Los Angeles, CA
07.2021 - 08.2023
- Worked under the direct supervision of certified and experienced SUDT counselors, and performed various tasks associated with the 12 Core functions of addiction treatment, including participant orientation, assessment, treatment planning, counseling, and client education.
- Guided open discussions in a group setting, and posed thought provoking questions associated with participants past behavior, and challenges related to substance abuse and criminal thinking.
- Assisted staff members in the documentation of client progress notes, frequently reviewed past treatment plans and assigned tasks, and updated participant treatment plans as needed.
Education
Associate of Science - Sociology
Coastline Community College
Fountain Valley, CA05-2023
Associate of Science - Behavioral Sciences
Lassen Community College
Vacaville, CA12-2020
Addiction Counseling
Options Substance Use Disorder Education
Berkeley, CA07-2020
Skills
- Enhanced Motivational Interviewing
- Effective Communication
- Trust and Rapport Building
- Biopsychosocial Assessments
- Cognitive and Behavioral Modifications
- Substance Abuse Counseling
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
SUDT Counselor/Mentor
Options Recovery Services
08.2023 - 01.2024
SUDT Intern
Amity Foundation
07.2021 - 08.2023
Associate of Science - Sociology
Coastline Community College
Associate of Science - Behavioral Sciences
Lassen Community College
Addiction Counseling
Options Substance Use Disorder Education
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