Caring, empathetic Substance Abuse Counselor with 12 years of experience in different modalities. Exceptionally talented at building rapport with different patient groups to encourage honesty and growth in recovery from substance abuse. Desire to pursue new role with Phoenix House of California
I worked at a methadone clinic and learned MAT services. I was able to write case notes and tx plans. I had individual face to face sessions with the client.
I worked at Chino Institute for Men inside the prison. I was able to create case notes, tx plans, and make discharge plans for the participant. I was able to run groups sessions and individual face to face sessions. I already had 2 years experience working at Chuckawalla Valley State prison.
I was trained to do CBT by Phoenix House also trained for motivational interviewing to work inside a prison. I learned a lot and gained the experience of working at Chuckawalla Valley State Prison. I learned to use the ARMS system. I wrote tx plans and case notes. I ran group sessions and had individual face to face sessions.
I was working with parents that got their kids taken away and parolees. Working with DCFS and parole agents making sure the clients were U/A testing, attending group and learning about their drug and alcohol use. I learned to write tx plans, case notes, discharges, and crisis management working with dual diagnosis patients.
I was working with troubled youth going to different schools. I learned how to do assessments, orientation, case notes, tx plans and to work with different supervisors going to different schools. I learned to run groups and have individual face to face sessions.