Heather Perea

• Facilitated psycho-educational groups designed to increase understanding of addiction issues and relapse prevention strategies.
• Collaborated with other professionals such as physicians, psychiatrists, nurses, and social workers in providing integrated care for clients.
• Participated in continuing education activities that enhance professional knowledge related to addiction counseling services.
• Advised individuals seeking assistance on available treatment options based on their unique needs and circumstances.
• Developed treatment plans for clients in accordance with established protocols and best practices.
• Educated families about the effects of addiction on their loved ones and how they can support their recovery process.
• Monitored progress of clients through regular reviews of client records.
• Conducted comprehensive assessments of clients' psychological, physical, and social functioning related to their addiction issues.
• Developed relationships with referral sources within the community, including hospitals, courts, and schools, in order to ensure access to appropriate care for those struggling with addiction issues.
• Provided individual, family, and group counseling to individuals with substance abuse disorders.
• Attended meetings with other professionals to discuss cases or review relevant topics related to addiction counseling.
• Encouraged clients to identify personal goals and objectives related to recovery from addiction.
• Provided crisis intervention services when needed by assessing the situation, determining appropriate interventions, and making referrals as necessary.
• Maintained accurate case notes documenting all interactions with clients in accordance with agency policies and procedures.
• Coordinated discharge planning for clients transitioning out of treatment programs into aftercare settings or other community resources.
• Maintained clinical documentation for each case with detailed and timely updates.

• Collaborated with other professionals such as physicians, psychiatrists, nurses, and social workers in providing integrated care for clients.
• Participated in continuing education activities that enhance professional knowledge related to addiction counseling services.
• Advised individuals seeking assistance on available treatment options based on their unique needs and circumstances.
• Conducted comprehensive assessments of clients' psychological, physical, and social functioning related to their addiction issues.
• Developed relationships with referral sources within the community, including hospitals, courts, and schools, in order to ensure access to appropriate care for those struggling with addiction issues.
• Attended meetings with other professionals to discuss cases or review relevant topics related to addiction counseling.
• Encouraged clients to identify personal goals and objectives related to recovery from addiction.
• Provided crisis intervention services when needed by assessing the situation, determining appropriate interventions, and making referrals as necessary.
• Conducted research projects related to substance use disorder treatments or other areas pertinent to the field of addictions counseling.
• Actively participated in quality assurance initiatives aimed at improving service delivery outcomes within the organization.
• Maintained accurate case notes documenting all interactions with clients in accordance with agency policies and procedures.
• Maintained clinical documentation for each case with detailed and timely updates.
• Educated patients on detox and withdrawal, medications, addiction, recovery, coping skills, and community resources.
• Identified treatment goals based on individual diagnosis and history.
• Led supportive group discussions and education sessions with alcohol and drug users and families.

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• Developed patient care plans and documented progress toward goals.
• Offered professional, respectful therapy to addicted individuals in an outpatient treatment facility.
• Assessed and treated patients through substance addictions, making referrals for comorbid conditions as needed.
• Developed professional relationships with referring agencies to improve communication related to intakes and to increase business for facility.
• Developed individual treatment goals based on history and diagnosis.
• Completed required documentation for continued therapy coverage by insurance companies to meet deadlines.
• Facilitated group and individual therapy in outpatient setting.
• Guided clients in effective therapeutic exercises integrated from Cognitive Behavior Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT).
• Developed goal-oriented psychoeducational and activity therapy groups to improve clients' level of functioning.
• Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time.

• Applied positive behavior management techniques to enhance social interactions and emotional development.
• Maintained group discipline through positive reinforcement, behavior modeling and collaboration with parents.
• Prepared healthy foods and beverages for children based on optimal dietary guidelines and individual restrictions.
• Worked with children individually and in groups to teach social, communicative and problem-solving skills.
• Kept notes of behavior issues, food served and medications administered to children.
• Kept all areas neat, clean and properly sanitized.
• Taught children to organize toys, wash hands and cooperation leading by example.
• Enforced rules and managed behavior through developmentally appropriate discipline.
• Helped children develop motor skills in preparation for preschool and kindergarten.
• Managed safety and security of all children under care.
• Cared for children ages 2 weeks to 12 years in nurturing and age-appropriate way.
• Developed lessons and activities to promote children's physical and emotional development.
• Monitored entrances and exits to maintain safety and organized environments.