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Michael Boyer

Wellington,CO

Summary

Certified Grief Professional. Passionate about working within a diverse population and serving those who are most at risk. Personal and professional experience working with individuals have dual diagnoses. Case management experience. Health care setting experience. Experience working with individuals in the criminal justice system for Substance abuse, Anxiety, Depression and multiple other diagnosis.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Intake Specialist

Johnstown Heights
09.2023 - 01.2024
  • Collected, verified, recorded and processed client demographics, insurance payments, and referral information.
  • Explained eligibility requirements, application details, payment methods, and applicants' legal rights during intake assessment.
  • Completed intake assessment forms and filed clients' charts.
  • Offered compassionate and attentive guidance to patients during moments of crisis and trauma.

Substance Abuse Counselor

Creative Counseling Services
05.2022 - 06.2023
  • Provided counseling and support to clients with drug and alcohol abuse issues.
  • Lead supportive group discussions and education sessions with substance abuse clients.
  • Supported and assessed clients struggling with addiction or relationship issues and devised strategies based on client needs.
  • Developed goal-oriented psychoeducational and activity therapy groups to improve clients' level of functioning.
  • Provided comprehensive case management services, created treatment plans, and connected clients and families to appropriate resources.
  • Kept accurate and detailed records to track and document client progress.
  • Monitored client progress to make necessary adjustments for client success.
  • Facilitated group and individual therapy in outpatient setting.
  • Developed individual treatment goals based on history and diagnosis.

Clinical Therapist Intern

Sample Supports
05.2021 - 11.2021
  • Worked with DUI and substance abuse clients in group and individual setting.
  • Completed assessments and planned customized treatments, applying wide range of resources.
  • Prepared required clinical documentation per established timeframes.
  • Informed clients of company policies, procedures, rights and responsibilities.
  • Evaluated patients' goals, as well as mental and practical conditions, to develop individualized courses of treatment.
  • Collected information about individuals or clients using interviews, observational techniques and other assessment methods.
  • Used therapeutic communication techniques such as Motivational interviewing and Active Listening to build rapport and guide discussion with patients.
  • Delivered quality, comprehensive and well-integrated clinical services in alignment with patient needs.
  • Completed assessments and planned customized treatments, applying wide range of resources.

Probation Officer

Larimer County Probation
08.2019 - 05.2020
    Contract Probation Officer with Larimer/Weld County 8th Judicial. Specializing in Case Management. Preforming Intake evaluations, Scoring, ASUDS, ASUS-R and other mental evaluation forms. Facilitating group and individual sessions. Assist in locating additional resources. 

Patient Care Technician

UC Health
08.2014 - 08.2019

Assist in the radiology department as a patient transporter and PRN as a Radiology tech assistant and Radiology front desk. Additional experience in SAC and PACU departments as a patient care assistant, assisting in the preparation and care of patients prior and post op.

Deputy Probation Officer

Larimer county probation 8th judicial
01.2019 - 05.2019
Internship provided experience in client advocacy and Motivational interviewing (MI). Receiving extensive experience in note taking and documentation. Individual caseload while overseeing clients who were receiving mental health treatment and group counseling. Attended and received instructional supervision for different group counseling settings. Assisted in writing and interviewing clients for Alcohol Evaluations, Pre and Post sentencing interviews (PSI) and Client intake evaluations at the Jail and in the office including writing and covering terms and conditions with clients. Actively participated with the Magistrate and DA's to cover clients attending DUI court and other cases.  Nominated and awarded the Outstanding Deputy Probation Officer award. 

Mentor Practicum 287

Poudre High School
08.2017 - 05.2018
Two semesters. Two hours a week. Paired with special needs program and mentored a high-school boy though his Jr. Year.

Director of transportation / CNA 1 year + full time hours

Spring Creek Health care
01.2013 - 08.2014

Responsible for the transporting and scheduling of appointments for patients. 

Volunteer/ Treasure

Autism Society of Larimer County
01.2010 - 01.2015
Facilitated and implemented a support group for parents with children who have special needs and brain disorders. Collaborated with EMPOWER Colorado and Larimer County Autism Society. Advocated for parents raising children with autism and developmental delays. 

Education

Master of Social Work - Clinical Social Work

Walden University
Minneapolis
11.2021

Bachelors of Social Work - Social Work

Colorado State University
Fort Collins, CO
2019

Associates of General Studies -

Front Range Community College
Fort Collins, CO
2016

Skills

  • Affective communication skills
  • Psychiatric population familiarity
  • Exceptional problem solver
  • Clinical documentation
  • Case planning
  • Active listener
  • Empathetic
  • Team player
  • Patient-centered care
  • Mood disorders knowledge
  • Patient charting
  • Patient care advocacy
  • Risk assessment and planning
  • Case Management
  • Treatment Planning

Timeline

Intake Specialist

Johnstown Heights
09.2023 - 01.2024

Substance Abuse Counselor

Creative Counseling Services
05.2022 - 06.2023

Clinical Therapist Intern

Sample Supports
05.2021 - 11.2021

Probation Officer

Larimer County Probation
08.2019 - 05.2020

Deputy Probation Officer

Larimer county probation 8th judicial
01.2019 - 05.2019

Mentor Practicum 287

Poudre High School
08.2017 - 05.2018

Patient Care Technician

UC Health
08.2014 - 08.2019

Director of transportation / CNA 1 year + full time hours

Spring Creek Health care
01.2013 - 08.2014

Volunteer/ Treasure

Autism Society of Larimer County
01.2010 - 01.2015

Master of Social Work - Clinical Social Work

Walden University

Bachelors of Social Work - Social Work

Colorado State University

Associates of General Studies -

Front Range Community College
Michael Boyer