Jennifer Johnson
Wasilla,United States
Summary
I am in long term recovery and have a passion for helping others heal and achieve long term sobriety. Am a compassionate SUD Counselor with knowledge of MI counseling principles and evidenced based best practices. Currently do SUD assessments, create individualized treatment plans, am leading two groups per week, providing once weekly individual therapy sessions per client and am committed to creating a safe, supportive environment for all participants. Currently carry a case load of fifteen OP/IOP clients.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
SUD Counselor, CDC II, NCAC I, QAP
Alaska Family Services Inc.
03.2023 - Current
Conduct SUD Assessments
- Develop treatment plans using client’s strengths and individualized treatment needs. Aid client to participate in development of this treatment plan and conduct treatment plan reviews as needed through duration of treatment.
- Prepare and conduct individual and group counseling sessions, structuring sessions according to needs, goals, individual strengths and limitations of each client.
- Attend weekly clinical treatment team meetings.
- Provide case management and work cooperatively with collateral services.
- Complete AKAIMS documentation.
- Guided clients in developing coping skills and strategies for dealing with problems.
Case Manager, CDC II, NCAC I, QAP
Set Free Alaska Inc.
08.2017 - 03.2023
- Developed and implemented comprehensive case management plans to address client needs and goals.
- Coordinated services with other agencies, community-based organizations, and healthcare professionals to provide useful benefits to clients.
- Assisted clients in navigating housing, legal services and public benefits to gain access to valuable resources.
- Monitored clients' progress and tracked client services to provide crisis interventions.
- Competed AKAIMS and Care Logic Documentation
- Utilized trauma-informed approach to promote healing and empowerment for clients.
- Facilitated individual and group sessions to promote positive behavior change for clients.
Education
NCAC I - Addiction/Trauma
NAADAC
Conferences And Online CertificatesCounselor Tech, CDC I, CDC II, QAP - Addiction/Trauma Counseling
RADACT
Anchorage, AK10.2016
High School Diploma -
Carmel Valley High School
Carmel Valley, CA06.1986
Skills
- SUD Assessments
- Treatment Plan Development
- Group Facilitation/Individual Sessions
- Excellent written, verbal and organizational skills
- Punctuality and consistent reliability reporting to work
- Understanding of being trauma informed and awareness of cultural differences
- The ability to be a team player, demonstrating motivation, exercising discretion and dependability
- Build rapport with clients and staff
- Establish and maintain clear therapeutic boundaries
- Maintain confidentiality and treat everyone with dignity and respect
- Basic computer skills and fluid use of electronic communication tools
- AKAIMS/Care Logic experience
- Medicaid billing
- Qualified Addiction Professional
- 9 hours to CDC S submission
Certification
CDC II, NCAC I, QAP
Timeline
SUD Counselor, CDC II, NCAC I, QAP
Alaska Family Services Inc.
03.2023 - Current
Case Manager, CDC II, NCAC I, QAP
Set Free Alaska Inc.
08.2017 - 03.2023
NCAC I - Addiction/Trauma
NAADAC
Counselor Tech, CDC I, CDC II, QAP - Addiction/Trauma Counseling
RADACT
High School Diploma -
Carmel Valley High School
CDC II, NCAC I, QAP
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