Jeff Gross - SUDCC
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
California-certified substance use disorder counselor, SUDCC, and mental health professional with a background of working with individuals suffering from substance use and co-occurring mental health circumstances. Focused on client advocacy, prevention, and education to reduce consequences and recurrence. Collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to create support networks for client care and rehabilitation—three years of experience working with diverse populations of multicultural and socioeconomic backgrounds. Skilled work with neurodivergent individuals focused on social interaction, activities of daily living, and individualized support. Extensive experience working in fitness and nutrition, assisting clients with their fitness and nutritional goals focused on a healthy lifestyle. Ability to provide education and guidance around nutrition and meal preparation. Passionate about building fitness and nutrition plans for individuals recovering from substance use disorder and mental health episodes. Currently in the process of a master's degree in marriage and family therapy while holding a certificate in systemic family counseling.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Case Manager
The Pointe Malibu
Malibu, CA
10.2023 - Current
- Provided case management services, including intake, assessment, crisis intervention, advocacy, referral, and monitoring of families.
- Linked clients with social services, health care providers, and governmental agencies to help claim or reclaim individual autonomy.
- Provided individual and group counseling to individuals suffering from addiction.
- Facilitated psycho-educational groups focused on relapse prevention, anger management, stress reduction, and life skills development.
- Conducted assessments of clients to identify problem areas and develop appropriate interventions.
- Provided crisis intervention services when needed during periods of emotional distress or mental health crises.
- Created educational materials related to substance abuse prevention and treatment strategies.
- Helped clients deal with substance abuse, mental illness and other concerns by delivering personalized counseling support.
- Promoted suicide awareness by conducting proactive assessments and implementing interventions.
- Facilitated psycho-educational groups on various topics, such as stress management, coping skills, and anger management.
- Counseled patients on managing symptoms associated with their illnesses while maintaining healthy lifestyle habits.
Personal Trainer & Nutrition Consultant
Private Care
Los Angeles, CA
10.2023 - Current
- Provided individualized fitness programs for clients based on their goals and needs.
- Educated clients on proper nutrition, hydration, and lifestyle habits.
- Conducted initial assessments of clients to determine exercise levels and medical history.
- Incorporated different types of training into workouts when appropriate.
- Provided nutritional guidance tailored to each individual's needs.
- Assisted clients with developing reasonable diets and nutritional guidelines.
- Facilitated group discussions about nutrition topics such as meal planning, portion control, and menu selection.
- Led cooking classes that demonstrated techniques for preparing nutritious meals at home.
- Calculated nutritional requirements to assess the adequacy of diet and nutrition support.
- Established healthful and therapeutic meal plans and menus for individuals with health conditions.
Mental Health Specialist (Individuals W/ Autism)
Private Practice
Santa Monica, CA
01.2022 - Current
- Assisted clients in overcoming dependencies, adjusting to change and removing bad habits.
- Guided clients in developing skills or strategies for dealing with problems.
- Assisted individuals with stress management, self-esteem and issues associated with emotional and mental health.
- Responded to crisis situations when severe mental health and behavioral issues arose.
- Facilitate exercises around activities of daily living such as hygiene and living environment
- note taking and data collection around individual sessions
- Medication monitoring and distribution
- liaison with the clinical team
- Coaching sessions around dating, friendships and socialization
AOD Counselor II
Clare Matrix
Santa Monica, CA
10.2022 - 10.2023
- Guided clients in developing skills or strategies for dealing with substance use disorder.
- Educated patients on detox and withdrawal, medications, addiction, recovery, coping skills, and community resources.
- Supported and counseled clients with drug and alcohol addiction.
- Identified treatment goals based on individual diagnosis and history.
- Biopsychosocial Assessment
- Treatment Planning
- Medication Monitoring
- Narcan Education
- Facilitated communication between clients, families, caregivers, social services, and other agencies to meet client needs.
- Developed individualized care plans with input from clients and their families.
- Counseled clients on available resources within the community that could help meet their needs.
- Provided case management services, including intake, assessment, crisis intervention, advocacy, referral, and monitoring of families.
Case Manager
Recover Integrity Treatment Program
Santa Monica, California
02.2023 - 09.2023
- Provided case management services including intake, assessment, crisis intervention, advocacy, referral and monitoring of families.
- Maintained up-to-date case records with case activity status.
- Developed trusting relationships with social services, health care providers and governmental agencies.
- Maintained logs and electronic client records following department and agency policies for effective monitoring.
- Advocated for clients by obtaining information regarding treatment options such as MAT services
- Communicated with legal services providers, social services agencies and local judicial systems regarding cases.
- Transitioned clients to different providers based on progress or needs.
- Coordinated support services and optimized communication between healthcare workers and patients.
Chelsea House Manager
Recover Integrity
Santa, ID
04.2021 - 09.2023
- Supported and counseled clients with drug and alcohol addiction.
- Identified treatment goals based on individual diagnosis and history.
- Medication monitoring and ordering
- Coordinate treatment schedules with clinical offices
- Logistics planning based on client needs
- Property management and maintenance
- monitored community guidelines in accordance with Recover Integrity Treatment Program
- Guided clients in developing skills or strategies for dealing with the transition from treatment into daily life
- Assisted clients in creating and maintaining a daily routine
- Supported clients with recovery goals
Treatment Technician
Recover Integrity
Santa Monica, California
04.2021 - 09.2022
- Monitored clients in sober living
- Assisted clients with treatment needs outside of clinical services
- Medication monitoring
- Facilitate 12-step recovery groups and education
- Supported client needs in housing
- Daily client notes
- Urine collection and analysis
Education
Interdisciplinary Studies
Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ05.2012
Marriage And Family Therapy
Capella University
Minneapolis, MNAddiction Studies
Sober College School of Addiction Studies
Los Angeles, CA04.2022
Addiction Counseling
Matrix Institute of Addiction
Santa Monica, CA03.2023
Certification - Certified Personal Trainer
National Academy of Sports Medicine
Gilbert, AZ05-2024
Skills
- Community Resources
- Family Counseling
- Client Screening
- Client Assessments
- Defining Treatment Objectives
- Treatment Planning
- First Aid/CPR
- AOD Counseling
- Activities of Daily Living
- Facilitating Group Counseling Sessions
- Knowledge of the Department of Social Service
- Case Management Tracking
- Personal Training
- Wellness Coaching
- Nutrition and Weight Loss Management
- Meal Planning
- Cooking Instruction
Certification
- Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC)
- Certificate in Systemic Family Counseling
Timeline
Case Manager
The Pointe Malibu
10.2023 - Current
Personal Trainer & Nutrition Consultant
Private Care
10.2023 - Current
Case Manager
Recover Integrity Treatment Program
02.2023 - 09.2023
AOD Counselor II
Clare Matrix
10.2022 - 10.2023
Mental Health Specialist (Individuals W/ Autism)
Private Practice
01.2022 - Current
Chelsea House Manager
Recover Integrity
04.2021 - 09.2023
Treatment Technician
Recover Integrity
04.2021 - 09.2022
Interdisciplinary Studies
Arizona State University
Marriage And Family Therapy
Capella University
Addiction Studies
Sober College School of Addiction Studies
Addiction Counseling
Matrix Institute of Addiction
Certification - Certified Personal Trainer
National Academy of Sports Medicine
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