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Jerriod N. Broadnax

Fayetteville,AR

Summary

While seeking a position as Director, Counselor, Educator, Case Manager, or Coordinator, I will use my expertise in counseling and other broads of study where my experience and knowledge may serve as a vital asset to members of society and the mental health population. Although, I have a dedicated interest and skill in substance abuse and addiction field, my years of experience in the mental health field and those with co- occurring disorders has allowed me utilize my expertise in a broad range in the psychiatric field.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Substance Abuse/Licensed Addiction Counselor

Farmington High School Second Chance Program (Contract)
11.2014 - Current
  • Led individual and group counseling sessions to meet variety of therapeutic needs for recovering individuals.
  • Collaborated with physicians to determine effective combination of therapy and medical treatments for patients in recovery.
  • Assessed and treated patients through substance misuse and other addictions, making referrals for comorbid conditions.
  • Developed professional relationships with referring agencies to improve communication related to intakes and to increase business for facility.
  • Served as an advocate for clients within the legal system if needed, ensuring they receive fair representation while navigating court proceedings related to their addiction issues.
  • Referred clients to appropriate resources within the community, enhancing their support network during the recovery process.
  • Continually expanded professional knowledge through attending trainings, seminars, and conferences on addiction-related topics.
  • Assisted clients with developing essential life skills for successful reintegration into society after treatment completion.
  • Increased client recovery rates by implementing evidence-based counseling techniques and treatment plans.
  • Facilitated family counseling sessions, strengthening relationships between clients and their loved ones.
  • Educated clients on coping strategies and relapse prevention techniques, empowering them to maintain long-term sobriety.
  • Maintained accurate case records, ensuring proper documentation of client progress and adherence to ethical standards.
  • Assessed and treated patients through substance misuse and other addictions, making referrals for comorbid conditions.
  • Offered professional, respectful therapy to addicted individuals in behavioral treatment facility.
  • Assessed and treated patients through substance misuse and other addictions, making referrals for comorbid conditions.

Substance Abuse/Addiction Counselor

Benton County Juvenile Probation/Drug Court (Contract)
06.2025 - 09.2025
  • Enhanced patient recovery by developing and implementing tailored treatment plans for each individual.
  • Provided crisis intervention services when necessary, quickly responding to emergencies and connecting clients with appropriate resources.
  • Developed customized aftercare plans for discharged clients, ensuring they had access to ongoing support services upon completion of formal treatment programs.
  • Offered professional, respectful therapy to addicted individuals in behavioral treatment facility.
  • Reduced relapse occurrences by conducting regular follow-ups and reinforcing coping strategies.
  • Established strong rapport with clients through active listening techniques and empathy, creating an environment conducive to healing.
  • Facilitated group therapy sessions, promoting open communication among participants and fostering a supportive environment.
  • Implemented evidence-based interventions, such as cognitive-behavioral therapy and motivational interviewing, to help clients overcome personal barriers to recovery.
  • Evaluated client progress and adjusted treatment plans as needed to ensure continued success in their recovery journey.
  • Assisted clients in identifying triggers and developing personalized coping mechanisms, reducing the risk of relapse.
  • Conducted thorough assessments to accurately diagnose individuals struggling with substance use disorders or co-occurring mental health conditions.
  • Served as a liaison between clients and social service agencies, advocating for additional resources whenever necessary.
  • Educated family members on the nature of addiction and ways they could best support their loved ones during treatment and beyond.
  • Continuously pursued professional development opportunities to stay current with best practices in addiction counseling and treatment methodologies.
  • Coordinated with other healthcare providers to facilitate seamless transitions between levels of care for clients during their recovery journey.
  • Promoted self-care practices among clients, teaching them effective stress management techniques that contributed to lasting recovery success.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive care for clients, addressing physical, emotional, and mental health needs.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary team members to ensure comprehensive care for clients.
  • Maintained detailed records of client interactions, ensuring accurate tracking of progress over time.
  • Provided counseling and support to clients with drug and alcohol abuse issues.
  • Coordinated referrals for addiction services based on individual client needs and preferences.
  • Facilitated group and individual therapy in outpatient setting.
  • Developed goal-oriented psychoeducational and activity therapy groups to improve clients' level of functioning.
  • Led individual and group counseling sessions to meet variety of therapeutic needs for recovering individuals.

Juvenile Court Liaison Counselor/Addiction Counselor

Benton County Juvenile Probation
09.2016 - 03.2025
  • Provide individual counseling and group therapy to aid client in managing triggers as well as maintaining emotional stability to function and live a more productive chemical free lifestyle; treatment provider (counselor) for drug court.
  • Morale Team- Served as team lead in developing and implementing programs in recognizing achievements, encouragement, and inspiring positivity, all to increase staff morale.
  • Family Enrichment Program, developed to aid not only provide support and guidance to parents in their role of raising a family, but to help restore and rekindle moral principles and values that were once 'lost' within the family.
  • Drug Court; while serving as counselor/treatment provider, provide expertise to the team on treatment issues that arise in staffing; recommend and provide input on the therapeutic appropriateness of incentives and sanctions; assess treatment needs seek treatment-related services.
  • Assessed and treated patients through substance misuse and other addictions, making referrals for comorbid conditions.

Intensive Outpatient (IOP) Program Coordinator/Substance Abuse Counselor

Alternative Opportunities/Decision Point
08.2015 - 06.2016

Substance Abuse Counselor

Springdale Treatment Center
03.2013 - 07.2015
  • Program Director: Connie Philips
  • Provide individual counseling and group therapy to aid client in managing triggers as well as maintaining emotional stability to function and live a more productive chemical free lifestyle;
  • Screen patients for program eligibility; conduct initial assessments and develop treatment plans; and collect urine specimens as preventative measures of relapse and to serve as an aide assist in one’s recovery.

Intensive Outpatient Program Facilitator/Substance Abuse Counselor

Ozark Guidance, Inc.
10.2011 - 03.2013
  • Plans, coordinates, and/or facilitates life management groups to assist clients in obtaining skills that will enable them to functionally cope with their environment;
  • Facilitated 4-5 groups weekly, working closely with individuals who have alcohol and/or drug related offenses, as well as addiction issues.
  • Conducted face to face substance abuse assessments as well as DWI assessments for Washington, Benton, Carroll, and Madison County.

Substance Abuse Counselor

Washington/Madison County Drug Court Treatment Center
06.2010 - 10.2011
  • Provide therapeutic treatment through counseling and interventions, working closely Drug Court officials.
  • Conducted Intakes/Assessments after mandated client has been accepted to the program; conducted Assessments at correctional facilities: sheriff’s office.
  • Individualized sessions and group interventions with clients with chemical dependency issues.

Program Director

The Salvation Army Alcohol & Drug Treatment Program
09.2009 - 05.2010
  • Supervise and monitor the day-to-day activities of the program including housing, facility maintenance, meal preparation, life skill classes, transportation, educational and vocational assistance.
  • Perform a variety of public relations functions to promote awareness and support for the CSRC Alcohol and Drug Program in the community.
  • Facilitate Men’s Fellowship/Recovery Group by nurturing stability and emotional growth while providing avenues for self-acceptance and a willingness to change; in an effort to promote growth.
  • Mentored team members for professional development, resulting in increased productivity and job satisfaction.
  • Established strong partnerships with internal and external stakeholders for collaborative problem solving.
  • Established and maintained effective working relationships with stakeholders, enhancing collaboration and support.

Assistant Director/Case Manager

Ozark Guidance- Springhouse
04.2000 - 08.2009
  • Provide therapeutic intervention services to chronic, mentally ill adults as well as those with co-occurring disorders. Services such as case management were provided to enable clients to become more resourceful in the community while becoming more productive citizens in the community at large.
  • Facilitated 2-3 groups weekly, Men’s Group and Overcomers Group, as part of day rehab services.
  • Coordinated staff and client compliance while serving in a leadership position. This position also entails serving as an advocate for paraprofessionals as well as the population we serve; Served as an advocate for the chronically mentally ill while seeking transitional and supportive employment in the community.
  • Coordinated the daily functions of the clubhouse; administrative duties; treatment planning and diagnostic reviews; weekly and monthly record keeping of client (member) involvement.
  • Supervised 9-10 staff and 40-60 clubhouse members daily, while operating under the traditional clubhouse model. While serving as an assistant director and a unit manager, I also served as a case manager, maintaining a caseload of 10-12 individuals.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Social Science

Arkansas Baptist College
Little Rock, AR
01.1994

Master of Arts - Community Counseling

John Brown University
Siloam Springs, AR
12.2008

Master of Science - Marriage and Family Therapy

John Brown University
Siloam Springs, AR
12.2008

Skills

  • Relapse prevention
  • Motivational interviewing
  • Empathy development
  • Group therapy
  • Family therapy
  • Addiction recovery planning
  • Substance abuse assessment
  • Assessment skills
  • Crisis intervention
  • Group facilitation
  • Substance abuse education

Certification

Certified to administer/score personality assessment tool, the Taylor-Johnson Temperament Analysis (T-JTA), 2008-12-01

Timeline

Substance Abuse/Addiction Counselor

Benton County Juvenile Probation/Drug Court (Contract)
06.2025 - 09.2025

Juvenile Court Liaison Counselor/Addiction Counselor

Benton County Juvenile Probation
09.2016 - 03.2025

Intensive Outpatient (IOP) Program Coordinator/Substance Abuse Counselor

Alternative Opportunities/Decision Point
08.2015 - 06.2016

Substance Abuse/Licensed Addiction Counselor

Farmington High School Second Chance Program (Contract)
11.2014 - Current

Substance Abuse Counselor

Springdale Treatment Center
03.2013 - 07.2015

Intensive Outpatient Program Facilitator/Substance Abuse Counselor

Ozark Guidance, Inc.
10.2011 - 03.2013

Substance Abuse Counselor

Washington/Madison County Drug Court Treatment Center
06.2010 - 10.2011

Program Director

The Salvation Army Alcohol & Drug Treatment Program
09.2009 - 05.2010

Assistant Director/Case Manager

Ozark Guidance- Springhouse
04.2000 - 08.2009

Master of Arts - Community Counseling

John Brown University

Master of Science - Marriage and Family Therapy

John Brown University

Bachelor of Arts - Social Science

Arkansas Baptist College

Other Education And Training

  • Arkansas Law Enforcement Training Academy (A.L.E.T.A), Camden, AR
  • Arkansas Crime Information Center (ACIC), ACIC Terminal Operations Specialized Level I Training
  • Criminal Justice Institute, DWI Standardized Field Sobriety Testing & Occupant Protection Usage and Enforcement
  • University of Arkansas- Fort Smith, Paralegal School, Fort Smith, AR
  • Licensed Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselor (LADAC), 333L, 2012-05-01, 2025-12-01
  • National Certified Addiction Counselor II (NCAC- II), 016701, 2016-09-01, 2025-09-30
  • NAADAC, The Association for Addiction Professionals, 2026-04-30, 195018
  • Arkansas Addiction Professionals Association (ARAPA), 2026-04-30, 195018
  • Certified to Administer/Interpret SASSI Institute (Substance Abuse Subtle Screening Inventory), 2016-03-01
  • Clinically Certified Forensic Counselor (CFC), 28533, 2018-01-01, 2026-01-30

Honors And Awards

  • President of the Student Government Association (SGA), Arkansas Baptist College, 1994
  • Amicus Curiae, Paralegal School, University of Arkansas- Fort Smith, 2000
  • Human Touch Award, Ozark Guidance, 2007
  • AAADAC Counselor of the Year, 2022
  • Employee of the Month, Benton County Juvenile Probation Office, August, 2023

Degrees

  • MA
  • MS
  • LADAC
  • NCAC- II
  • CFC

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