John Young
Bakersfield,CA
Summary
Experienced with client assessment and creating personalized treatment plans for substance abuse recovery. Utilizes therapeutic techniques to support clients' mental and emotional health. Strong understanding of crisis intervention and client advocacy.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified SUD Counselor
Amity Foundation/Kern Valley State Prison Delano
10.2024 - Current
- Assisted clients in setting realistic goals, developing action plans, and monitoring progress towards achievement.
- Maintained accurate documentation of client interactions, assessments, and progress notes for effective case management.
- Improved client satisfaction through consistent communication, empathy, and understanding of their unique challenges.
- Facilitated curriculum based groups, including, Living in Balance, Parenting Inside Out, Getting Motivated to Change, Thinking for A Change, Identifying Anger.
AOD Counselor
Bakersfield Recovery Services
10.2023 - 10.2024
- My job description includes that I do 3 groups a day which consist of 24 hours of Relapse Prevention, 16 hours of Living in Balance, 8 hours of Thinking for A Change
- 8 hours of Anger Management, per month
- Also I work with clients on a one on one bases, checking in with them, helping them get the funding they need and providing them with outside resources to help them with their needs
- Providing clients with Social Skills, Coping Skills, Relapse Prevention strategies, and Trigger awareness
- I am currently working under my RAD-T through CCAPP
- Awaiting a test date for certification
Program Manager
Third Tradition Sober Living
02.2021 - 01.2024
- I supervised over client intakes/completions
- I was the case manager for all the AB109 clients, working closely with probation
- I helped clients with outside resources, including jobs, obtaining drivers licenses, Outpatient services and more
- Also working with foster youth, ages 18-24 that have aged out of the foster care systems and were struggling with substance abuse
House Staff
Bakersfield Recovery Services
08.2020 - 10.2023
- As House Staff my duties including doing client after hour intakes, drug testing clients, performing property searches, assigning them rooms
- I checked on detox clients, checking vitals, charting their progress
- Transported clients to 12-step mutual help meetings
- Handing out medications to clients at specific times
Education
SUD Counseling -
California State University Bakersfield
Bakersifle, CA12.2023
Skills
- Punctual
- Dependable
- Communication skills
- Time management
- Leadership
- Hard Working
Timeline
Certified SUD Counselor
Amity Foundation/Kern Valley State Prison Delano
10.2024 - Current
AOD Counselor
Bakersfield Recovery Services
10.2023 - 10.2024
Program Manager
Third Tradition Sober Living
02.2021 - 01.2024
House Staff
Bakersfield Recovery Services
08.2020 - 10.2023
SUD Counseling -
California State University Bakersfield
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