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Holly Nichols

Rayville,LA

Summary

Adept Registered Addiction Counselor with a proven track record at Rayville Recovery, specializing in dual diagnosis treatment and client advocacy. Expert in developing tailored treatment plans and facilitating group sessions, achieving significant improvements in patient recovery rates. Skilled in documentation proficiency and time management, ensuring efficient and effective client support.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Addiction Counselor

Rayville Recovery
05.2023 - Current
  • Collaborated with physicians to determine effective combination of therapy and medical treatments for patients in recovery.
  • Enhanced patient recovery by developing and implementing tailored treatment plans for each individual.
  • Provided crisis intervention services when necessary, quickly responding to emergencies and connecting clients with appropriate resources.
  • Developed customized aftercare plans for discharged clients, ensuring they had access to ongoing support services upon completion of formal treatment programs.

CIT- Counselor in Training

Pecan Haven Addiction Recovery Center
09.2016 - 04.2021
  • Established rapport with diverse clientele through empathetic listening and effective communication skills, fostering trust and a supportive environment.
  • Conducted thorough assessments to identify clients'' needs, enabling the creation of personalized therapeutic interventions.
  • Developed strong therapeutic alliances with clients by demonstrating genuine compassion and a non-judgmental approach.
  • Collaborated with fellow counselors to develop comprehensive treatment plans for clients, resulting in improved outcomes.

Social Service Designee

Deerfield Nursing and Rehabilitation
10.2012 - 09.2016
  • Maintained confidentiality and professionalism at all times while handling sensitive client information and situations.
  • Strengthened partnerships with local service providers to better serve clients and address gaps in available resources or support networks.
  • Established trusting relationships with clients, fostering open communication and enabling effective advocacy on their behalf.

Education

Bachelors of General Studies - General Studies Concentration in Social Science

University of Louisiana At Monroe
Monroe, LA
08.2017

High School Diploma -

Ouachita Christian School
Monroe, LA
05.2006

Skills

  • Self-awareness
  • Relapse Prevention
  • Dual Diagnosis Treatment
  • Client Advocacy
  • Boundaries Establishment
  • Behavior Modification
  • Assessment skills
  • Group facilitation
  • Treatment Planning
  • Law Enforcement Collaboration
  • Documentation proficiency
  • Time Management

Timeline

Registered Addiction Counselor

Rayville Recovery
05.2023 - Current

CIT- Counselor in Training

Pecan Haven Addiction Recovery Center
09.2016 - 04.2021

Social Service Designee

Deerfield Nursing and Rehabilitation
10.2012 - 09.2016

Bachelors of General Studies - General Studies Concentration in Social Science

University of Louisiana At Monroe

High School Diploma -

Ouachita Christian School
Holly Nichols