Jamie Peterson
Fairfax,VA
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Dual Diagnosis Counselor
Sandstone Care
09.2023 - Current
- Maintained confidentiality of records relating to clients' treatment.
- Guided clients in developing skills and strategies for dealing with problems.
- Offered guidance and advice to help cultivate self-esteem and community involvement.
- Engaged clients in conversation to determine feelings and apprehensions.
- Developed individualized counseling plans for clients to incorporate short-term and long-term goals.
- Used cognitive behavior therapy to assist clients in recognizing and redirecting poor habits.
- Listened to clients' concerns and provided encouragement and support.
- Designed safe and supportive environment for clients to discuss issues.
- Assessed clients' needs to provide appropriate therapeutic interventions.
- Supported individuals dealing with mental health and emotional issues.
Substance Abuse Counselor
Fairfax Methadone Treatment Center
11.2021 - Current
- Developed goal-oriented psychoeducational and activity therapy groups to improve clients' level of functioning.
- Supported and assessed clients struggling with addiction or relationship issues and devised strategies based on client needs.
- Displayed sensitivity to cultural and linguistic needs of clients and families served.
- Directed family-centered, strengths-based, culturally competent and individualized intakes and assessments.
- Facilitated group and individual therapy in outpatient setting.
- Led supportive group discussions and education sessions with alcohol and drug users and families.
- Developed individual treatment goals based on history and diagnosis.
- Provided counseling and support to clients with drug and alcohol abuse issues.
- Coordinated referrals for addiction services based on individual client needs and preferences.
- Duties are divided between counseling and consultation, counseling interventions, community-based rehabilitation service activities, and case management.
- Independently observe and actively listen to existing problems and behaviors.
- I counsel on aftercare plans to include job placement, mental health services and educational opportunities.
- Utilized resources representative: Government Social Services, Probation Officers, Housing Authorities and Medicaid representatives.
- Ability to communicate well, orally and in writing with individuals from diverse, socio-economic backgrounds. Skilled in the development and delivery of presentations to servicemembers, veterans, and officials from different organizations.
Counseling Intern
Associated Clinical Services
08.2021 - 11.2021
- Counseled clients to help understand and overcome personal, social and behavioral problems.
- Conducted client consultations and collaborated with other agency professionals to discuss courses of treatment.
- Applied variety of psychological methods and techniques in screening, assessment, and evaluation of clients.
- Maintained high level of patient confidentiality to comply with all federal and company regulations.
- Encouraged participants to open up and share thoughts at group counseling sessions.
- Reviewed case files to better assess client needs and proper course of treatment.
- Maintained up-to-date clinical documentation via electronic recordkeeping systems.
- Displayed sensitivity to cultural and linguistic needs of clients and families served.
- Implemented specific interventions to decrease behavior excesses and increase behavioral deficits.
- Managed caseload of 14 patients with substance dependence and co-occurring Axis I and Axis II disorders.
- Offered professional, respectful therapy to addicted individuals in clinical treatment facility.
Lead Preschool Teacher
Primrose Schools
04.2021 - 08.2021
- Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
- Monitored students' academic, social and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
- Utilized books, songs and games to engage students.
- Submitted weekly lesson plans.
- Allowed for ample outdoor discovery time in schedule each day.
- Applied play-based strategies, including crafts and games, to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Prepared pre-class materials.
- Planned educational opportunities based on children's interests.
Loan Assistant
Small Buiness Association
08.2020 - 02.2021
- Review pertinent facts and make eligibility determinations by analyzing factors such as intended use of proceeds, legislative and administrative limits, etc.
- Contact banks and other third parties to obtain information necessary to formulate loan recommendations.
- Respond to inquiries from applicants, their representatives and agents, and others concerning the status of applications and reasons for Agency decisions.
- Process loan modifications by performing necessary analysis and preparing full documentation supporting the analysis.
- Assist Case Managers with closing and disbursing approved loans.
Teacher Assistant
Adventist Health System/ TNP Lourie Center
01.2020 - 08.2020
- Kept classrooms clean, neat and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency
- Partnered with teacher to plan and implement lessons following school's curriculum, goals, objectives and philosophies
- Assist teacher in development of Functional Behavior Assessment and Behavior Plan for classroom students
- Available to support any crisis that may occur in and out of classroom
- Records observational data on student behavior in collaboration with teacher and interdisciplinary team
- Available to physically restrain student in instances of imminent danger to self or others
- Reads reports and Individualized Education Program for all students in classroom
- Used behavior modeling and specialized teaching techniques to share and reinforce social skills
- Oversaw groups of up to 12 students at school and off-site locations, maintaining optimal safety and security
Autism Teacher's Assistant
Prince William County
03.2019 - 11.2019
- Partnered with teacher to plan and implement lessons following school's curriculum, goals, objectives and philosophies
- Used behavior modeling and specialized teaching techniques to share and reinforce social skills
- Performed special tasks such as meeting (individualized education program) goals and motor skills to help students with autism learn and grow
- Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance to support classroom instruction
- Responded quickly to customer concerns and complaints, typically within 24 hours
- Planned field trips and classroom events to bolster learning through fun activities
Substitute Teacher
Prince William County
02.2018 - 03.2019
- Carry out instructional and classroom management
- Processes for teachers who are absent for day or for extended periods of time
- Substitute teachers are responsible for maintaining established rules, procedures and policies of classroom, school, and district
- Communicated with peers, colleagues, and administrators to meet and exceed teaching goals
- Provided instruction for 24+ students in all subject areas
Education
Master of Science - Addiction Counseling
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ11.2021
Master of Science - Forensic Psychology
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ2019
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Virginia State University
Petersburg, Virginia2017
Skills
- Team leadership skill
- Computer proficient
- Quick learner
- Excellent research skills
- Experience with diverse populations
- Administer medication
- Policies
- Supervisory
- Medication management
- Individual Therapy
- Group and Individual Sessions
- ASAM Training
Timeline
Dual Diagnosis Counselor
Sandstone Care
09.2023 - Current
Substance Abuse Counselor
Fairfax Methadone Treatment Center
11.2021 - Current
Counseling Intern
Associated Clinical Services
08.2021 - 11.2021
Lead Preschool Teacher
Primrose Schools
04.2021 - 08.2021
Loan Assistant
Small Buiness Association
08.2020 - 02.2021
Teacher Assistant
Adventist Health System/ TNP Lourie Center
01.2020 - 08.2020
Autism Teacher's Assistant
Prince William County
03.2019 - 11.2019
Substitute Teacher
Prince William County
02.2018 - 03.2019
Master of Science - Addiction Counseling
Grand Canyon University
Master of Science - Forensic Psychology
Grand Canyon University
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Virginia State University