Heidi Malone
Portsmouth,OH
Summary
Compassionate Chemical Dependency Counselor Assistant with experience in individual and group counseling, client assessment, and treatment planning. Strengths include knowledge of addiction science, strong communication skills, and ability to build rapport with diverse clients. Previous work has contributed to improved patient recovery rates through implementation of personalized care plans and ongoing support.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Chemical Dependency Counselor Assistant
Ascend Recovery Drug And Alcohol Rehab Treatment Center
03.2021 - 10.2024
- Developed positive relationships with patients based on trust, respect, and empathy.
- Educated patients on detox and withdrawal, medications, addiction, recovery, coping skills, and community resources.
- Participated in continuing education courses related to substance abuse counseling.
- Developed referral process to assist client access to special programs and services.
- Conducted intakes, assessments, and evaluations to determine appropriate level of care for each patient.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions focused on relapse prevention techniques.
- Provided crisis intervention services when needed by responding quickly and calmly during difficult situations.
- Monitored urine drug screens of clients participating in detoxification programs.
- Assisted with referrals to outside agencies or providers when necessary.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Human Services - Concentration: Addiction
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN09.2025
Skills
- Client advocacy
- Behavioral assessment
- Continuing education
- Co-occurring disorders
- Relapse prevention
- Professional boundaries
- Motivational interviewing
- Multicultural competence
- 12-step programs
- Crisis intervention
- Life skills training
- Goal setting
Certification
- Chemical Dependency Counselor Assistant (CDCA) - (Active) Expire Date: 2026-09-26
- Safety Association Standard CPR/AED & First Aid (adult, child, infant) - ID 522157-487761E820
- Mental Health First Aid Training with Bailey Fullwiler
Timeline
Chemical Dependency Counselor Assistant
Ascend Recovery Drug And Alcohol Rehab Treatment Center
03.2021 - 10.2024
Bachelor of Science - Human Services - Concentration: Addiction
Walden University
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