Jack Byrd
Escondido,CA
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Dedicated mental health professional bringing background working with individuals suffering from substance abuse and behavioral disorders. Focused on client advocacy, prevention and education to reduce impacts and recurrence of serious issues. Collaborative with multidisciplinary teams to create solid support networks for client needs.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Substance Abuse Counselor
McAlister Institute
Oceanside, CA
01.2023 - 02.2024
- Facilitated psycho-educational groups on topics such as relapse prevention, anger management, and communication skills.
- Assessed clients to determine individual needs and developed treatment plans accordingly.
- Advised families on how to support their loved one throughout the recovery process.
- Monitored client compliance with medication regimens prescribed by psychiatrists or primary care physicians.
- Provided individual, family, and group counseling sessions to address addiction issues.
Housing Manager
Hope By The Sea
Dana Point, CA
02.2018 - 11.2022
- Supervised day-to-day operations of the facility including meal preparation, cleaning schedules, budgeting and spending decisions.
- Served as a mentor and role model for all individuals living in the sober living home.
- Monitored medication use among residents to ensure proper dosage levels were being taken according to physician orders.
- Oversaw admissions process by conducting initial assessments of new applicants prior to acceptance into program.
- Developed and implemented house rules and regulations to ensure safety, order, and adherence to the facility's mission statement.
Education
Associate of Science - Sociology
Palomar College
San Marcos, CA08-2023
Skills
- Individual Counseling
- Client evaluation
- Specimen testing
- Case Management
- Life Skills Training
- Crisis Intervention
- Goal Setting
- Crisis Management
- Motivational Interviewing
- 12-Step Program Knowledge
Timeline
Substance Abuse Counselor
McAlister Institute
01.2023 - 02.2024
Housing Manager
Hope By The Sea
02.2018 - 11.2022
Associate of Science - Sociology
Palomar College