Jennifer Clark
Springboro,OH
Summary
Passionate counselor dedicated to improving lives of individuals struggling with addiction and other behavioral disorders. Caring supporter of recovering patients with guidance toward tangible improvements and relapse prevention. Attentively implements sound treatment plans addressing unique patient needs and helps attain long-term behavioral goals.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Chemical Dependency Counselor Assistant
Woodhaven Residential Treatment Center
Dayton, Ohio
06.2022 - Current
- Coordinated client services and community outreach service providers and sustained ongoing advocacy for client.
- Worked with advocacy groups, clinical and other service providers, community outreach services and law enforcement staff to gather information and support client needs.
- Developed individualized treatment, intervention and discharge plans for clients.
- Screened and assessed clients' substance abuse and psychosocial and environmental status.
- Provided counseling and support to clients with drug and alcohol abuse issues.
- Administered various clinical and screening tests to assess individuals.
- Developed goal-oriented psychoeducational and activity therapy groups to improve clients' level of functioning.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Displayed sensitivity to cultural and linguistic needs of clients and families served.
- Completed required documentation for continued therapy coverage by insurance companies to meet deadlines.
Internship Student
Woodhaven Residential Treatment Center
Dayton, OH
08.2021 - 05.2022
- Reported back to instructor to receive day-to-day tasks and responsibilities.
- Communicated effectively with faculty and staff and accepted critiques and suggestions for areas of improvement.
- Sorted, organized, and maintained files.
- Facilitated group counseling
- Completed documentation
- Case management services
Cosmetologist
Fiesta Hair And Tanning
Bellbrook, OH
03.2016 - 05.2018
- Kept work areas, tools, and equipment clean and properly sanitized to minimize disease transfer and health risk of shared environment.
- Booked appointments, answered phones, greeted clients, handled payments, and created client service tickets.
- Demonstrated high level of customer service to increase retention and satisfaction.
- Supported reception desk, receiving phone calls, entering appointments, and collecting payments for services rendered.
- Attended regular trainings and workshops to maintain cosmetology license and stay current on technique and skills.
- Processed payments, entering sales in register for prompt customer service.
- Grew sales with great work ethic, individualized beauty care plans and positive attitude.
Cosmetologist
Ulta Salon
04.2014 - 02.2016
- Kept work areas, tools, and equipment clean and properly sanitized to minimize disease transfer and health risk of shared environment.
- Booked appointments, answered phones, greeted clients, handled payments, and created client service tickets.
- Demonstrated high level of customer service to increase retention and satisfaction.
- Supported reception desk, receiving phone calls, entering appointments, and collecting payments for services rendered.
- Attended regular trainings and workshops to maintain cosmetology license and stay current on technique and skills.
- Educated clients on proper skin care techniques and ideal products suitable to needs.
- Applied makeup to clients for special occasions to meet requirements.
- Performed eyebrow shaping and Brazilian waxing to provide symmetry and remove unwanted hair.
- Built strong and lasting rapport with clients through consistent delivery of requested services and exceptional results.
- Educated clients about products and self-maintenance for healthy hair based on needs and preferences.
- Answered customer questions about products and services, helped locate merchandise, and promoted key items.
- Evaluated client needs and recommended treatments and strategy to achieve desired results while maintaining hair health.
Education
Managing Cosmetologist
Creative Images Institute of Cosmetology
Dayton, OHAssociate of Applied Science - Addiction Counseling
Sinclair Community College
Dayton, OH06.2022
Skills
- Client Care
- Staff Meetings
- Group Activities
- Assess Drug Use
- Creative Thinking
- Individual and Group Therapy
- Professional Relationships
- Crisis Situations
Timeline
Chemical Dependency Counselor Assistant
Woodhaven Residential Treatment Center
06.2022 - Current
Internship Student
Woodhaven Residential Treatment Center
08.2021 - 05.2022
Cosmetologist
Fiesta Hair And Tanning
03.2016 - 05.2018
Cosmetologist
Ulta Salon
04.2014 - 02.2016
Managing Cosmetologist
Creative Images Institute of Cosmetology
Associate of Applied Science - Addiction Counseling
Sinclair Community College