Experienced Army with a demonstrated history of working in the military industry. Skilled in Mac, Management, Leadership, Social Media, and Customer Service. Strong military and protective services professional with an Associate of Sciences - AAS focused in AS Social Work/Human Services from Brookdale Community College. 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. Motivated Social Worker with comprehensive knowledge of social justice issues and systems affecting marginalized communities. Passionate about developing and facilitating programs to support communities in need. Collaborative and analytical advocate builds strategic partnerships, advocate for clients, and advance change for communities in need.
Assess the counseling needs of the client
Assessing client for substance abuse diagnosis using DSM (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual) criteriain determining the appropriate level of care based on ASAM (American Society of Addiction Medicine)criteria
Preparing the substance abuse counseling portion of the client treatment plan
Development of the client discharge/continuum of care plan to ensure movement to the appropriatelevels of care.
Documenting all counseling and education services, assessments, reassessments, referrals, andfollow-up in the client’s clinical record.
Maintain client caseload (including all case management and utilization review updates). Treatmentplanning duties and clinical charting as required.
Provide coordination of support services for the client/family and record the services provided in theclient’s clinical record.
Contact and coordination with referral sources, (i.e., legal, school, employer, etc.)
Facilitate needed interventions for crisis-orientated issues utilizing a multi-disciplinary team approach forassigned clients.
Act in accordance with Treatment Centers’ policies and federal confidentiality laws (42-CFR, Pt 2)
United States Army, SGT/E5 RETIRED 28 years