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Jocelyn McGinn

Jocelyn McGinn

Woodstock,Georgia

Summary

US Army Veteran 1995-2002

Dedicated mental health professional bringing background working with individuals suffering from substance abuse and behavioral disorders. Focused on client advocacy, prevention and education to reduce impacts and recurrence of serious issues.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Addiction Counselor

Kim Castro Consulting
Ball Ground, GA
01.2021 - Current
  • Assisted in developing aftercare plans for discharged clients to ensure successful reintegration into the community.
  • Educated families about the disease of addiction and how it affects them as well as ways they can help support their loved one's recovery journey.
  • Created educational materials related to substance abuse prevention and treatment strategies.
  • Provided sober coaching services as well as sober transport.

Addiction Counselor / Case Manager

Tangu Recovery
Atlanta, Georgia
04.2023 - 10.2023
  • Provided individual and group counseling to individuals suffering from addiction.
  • Developed treatment plans for clients based on their unique needs and goals.
  • Facilitated psycho-educational groups focused on relapse prevention, anger management, stress reduction, and life skills development.
  • Collaborated with other professionals including medical staff, social workers, psychiatrists, psychologists and family members to provide comprehensive care for clients.
  • Conducted assessments of clients to identify problem areas and develop appropriate interventions.

Addiction Counselor/Support Group Facilitator

Appalachian Judicial Circuit Felony Drug Court
Cherry Log, Georgia
11.2021 - 06.2023
  • Discussed with offenders how such issues as drug and alcohol abuse and anger management problems might have played roles in past criminal behavior
  • Provided emotional support to participants of the group.
  • Encouraged participation in discussions, activities, and exercises.
  • Monitored behavior within the group setting and addressed any issues that arose.
  • Conducted research into new methods of facilitating support groups in order to improve outcomes.

Education

High School Diploma -

Chaparral High School
Scottsdale, AZ
05-1986

Skills

  • Group And One-On-One Therapy
  • Group Facilitation
  • Recovery Support Services
  • Providing Community Referrals
  • Residential And Outpatient Treatment

Certification

  • CAC1 2022

Timeline

Addiction Counselor / Case Manager

Tangu Recovery
04.2023 - 10.2023

Addiction Counselor/Support Group Facilitator

Appalachian Judicial Circuit Felony Drug Court
11.2021 - 06.2023

Addiction Counselor

Kim Castro Consulting
01.2021 - Current

High School Diploma -

Chaparral High School

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