Jessica Bulgin
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor
Sacramento,CA
Summary
Caring, empathetic Substance Abuse Counselor with over 20 years of experience in Addiction and Behavioral Health settings. Exceptionally talented at building rapport with different patient groups to encourage honesty and growth in recovery from substance abuse. 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. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
5
5
Certification
Work History
Substance Abuse Counselor
Akua Behavioral Health
01.2023 - 03.2024
- Counseling in individual and group settings, delivering curriculum in accordance with program specific requirements, case management
- Provides genuine warmth, empathy, and honest sensitivity with the goal of facilitating positive change in participants
- Reduced substance abuse relapse rates by implementing evidence-based counseling strategies and treatment plans.
- Enhanced client recovery outcomes through the development of personalized treatment plans, addressing individual needs and goals.
- Works with the participant to create a support network for the participants pending return to the community
Journey Level Counselor
Center Point Inc. (CSP-Sac)
01.2019 - 01.2023
- Responsible for assessing participant needs and strengths in support of health and recovery in an incarcerated prison setting
- Working with Life Sentenced and Mainline Inmates facilitating groups and one on one time
- Counseling in individual and group settings, delivering curriculum in accordance with program specific requirements, case management, Journey Level Counselors assist participants in navigating systems of care while providing a supportive treatment environment
- Coordinates with the Transitional/Continuing Care Counselor to develop a Community Service Plan and transitional documents, as directed by CDCR, for continued community program activities.
- Enhanced client progress by utilizing evidence-based counseling techniques and individualized treatment plans.
Substance Abuse Counselor
BAART Programs
01.2013 - 01.2016
- Provided ADD services in a Harm Reduction modality to a diverse population
- Individual and Group counseling to assist clients in overcoming dependencies, adjusting to life, and making changes
- Develop client treatment plans based on research, clinical experience, and client histories
- Review and evaluate clients’ progress in relation to measurable goals described in treatment and care plans
- Crisis interventions
- Coordinated with courts, probation officers, community services, medical staff and other post-treatment agencies
- Supervised and directed other workers providing services to clients.
Substance Abuse Counselor
Treatment Associates, Inc.
01.2003 - 01.2013
- Provided ADD services in a Harm Reduction modality to a diverse population
- Develop client treatment plans
- Crisis Intervention
- Coordinated with families and collaterals
- Coordinated with courts, probation officers, community services, medical staff and other post-treatment agencies
- Supervised and directed other workers providing services to clients.
Substance Abuse Counselor
Center for Behavioral Health
01.1999 - 01.2003
- Duties included case management, treatment planning, assessments and intakes
- Carried a caseload of 50+ clients in which I provided individual counseling.
Education
Various courses to assist in Chemical Dependency -
American River College
Skills
- Individual Therapy
- Group Therapy
- Referral Coordination
- Specimen testing
- 12-Step Program Knowledge
- Crisis Management
- Clinical Documentation
- Case Management
- Community Resources
- Life Skills Training
- Interpersonal Skills
- Substance Use Disorder Certified Counselor (SUDCC)
Relevant Experience Accomplishments
- Management/Supervision
- Program Coordination
- Formulated, wrote, and implemented treatment plans.
- Directed recruitment and retention of supervisors and staff of 12 employees.
- Trained, supervised and evaluated staff, coached improvement management skills.
- Counseled and managed a case of 50+ patients.
- Successfully refined and implemented new projects.
Certification
Substance Use Disorder Certified Counselor (SUDCC)
Timeline
Substance Abuse Counselor
Akua Behavioral Health
01.2023 - 03.2024
Journey Level Counselor
Center Point Inc. (CSP-Sac)
01.2019 - 01.2023
Substance Abuse Counselor
BAART Programs
01.2013 - 01.2016
Substance Abuse Counselor
Treatment Associates, Inc.
01.2003 - 01.2013
Substance Abuse Counselor
Center for Behavioral Health
01.1999 - 01.2003
Various courses to assist in Chemical Dependency -
American River College
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