Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
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Accomplishments
Certification
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Juli L. Leonard-Buchmann

Port Angeles

Summary

Experienced Lead Treatment Counselor with Clallam County Juvenile and Family Services, skilled in developing individualized treatment plans and providing effective counseling. Proven ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and maintain compliance with state regulations. Recognized for analytical problem-solving and exceptional communication skills, ensuring successful client outcomes in high-stress environments.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Lead Treatment Counselor (SUD Clinical Supervisor)

Clallam County Juvenile and Family Services
Port Angeles
02.2001 - Current
  • Conducted extensive bio/psych/social interviews to determine the level of need and diagnosis of substance use disorders.
  • Developed individualized treatment plans based on clients' needs and goals.
  • Provided individual and group counseling to youth clients with substance use disorders, in detention, and in the intensive outpatient and outpatient settings.
  • Monitored client progress and adjusted treatments as needed based on feedback from clients, families, the court, and school officials.
  • Collaborated with families, referents, and other providers to ensure a comprehensive approach to treatment planning.
  • Developed treatment plans and achievable goals for clients.
  • Maintained accurate records of client progress through documentation of services provided in accordance with agency standards.
  • Provide clinical supervision for all SUDPs (Substance Use Disorder Professionals), which includes regular reviews of clinical documentation for accuracy and completeness according to state regulations.
  • Supervised interns and trainees on-site by providing education and training on addiction, treatment, and professional development.
  • Utilized evidence-based practices, such as A-CRA (Adolescent Community Reinforcement Approach) sessions.
  • Coordinated discharge planning and referrals to ensure continued success after leaving the program.
  • Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings regarding patient status updates, recommendations for care plan changes and adjustments.
  • Provided case management services, including referrals for community resources, and follow-up to ensure successful implementation of the individualized service plan.
  • Responsible for mandatory call logs, the client master list, and the random drug testing schedule.
  • Documented BHAB (Behavioral Health Advisory Board) data information for submission to Health and Human Services.
  • Worked closely with drug court staff in designing treatment plans specific to client needs.
  • Developed a referral process to assist SUD clients' access to a higher level of care per ASAM Patient Placement Criteria.
  • Refer and assist clients in obtaining Intensive Inpatient placement.
  • Trained new employees on company policies and procedures.
  • Conducted weekly meetings with team members and probation officers to discuss client progress and problem-solve potential barriers to success.
  • Submit monthly and weekly probation and/or court reports in a timely manner.
  • Developed and conducted the SAS (Substance Awareness Seminar) for youth and parents.
  • Supervise the detention-based screening process for all new admissions into the Juvenile Detention facility.
  • Responsible for working closely with DBHR (Department of Behavioral Health and Rehabilitation), DOH (Department of Health), and the SBH-ASO (Salish Behavioral Health Administrative Services) to ensure quality compliance.
  • Developed policy and procedure surrounding substance use testing.
  • Perform observed urine and oral mouth swab testing for substance use.

A-CRA Reviewer

Chestnut Health Systems
Port Angeles
02.2014 - 07.2014
  • Rated uploaded recordings of clinicians around the county, being trained in the best practice, A-CRA (Adolescent Community Reinforcement Approach), through Chestnut Health Systems.
  • Reviewed and scored various areas of competence, and provided feedback for clinicians learning to administer the A-CRA model to youth and their families in their local community.

Substance Use Disorder Internship

Clallam County Juvenile and Family Services
Port Angeles
12.2000 - 02.2001
  • Completed over 3,000 hours of the Chemical Dependency Counselor internship, working with True Star Behavioral Health. I was an unpaid volunteer from 12/02/00 to 2/01/01, when I took a position as an unbenefited employee, and then was hired as a fully benefited employee on 10/01/01.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Addiction Studies

Peninsula College
Port Angeles, WA
01-2002

Skills

  • Collaborative teamwork
  • Treatment planning
  • Referral coordination
  • Problem solving
  • Effective communication
  • analytical
  • organized
  • Multitasking
  • Professionalism
  • Reliability
  • Computer skills
  • Documentation standards
  • Efficient in high-stress environments
  • Remains calm in emergencies

Accomplishments

  • Clallam County Juvenile and Family Services Employee of the year 2017

Certification

  • Substance Use Disorder Certification
  • A-CRA Certification
  • A-CRA Trainer Certified
  • Complete a minimum of 40 hours of continuing education credits every 2 years.
  • CPR

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

A-CRA Reviewer

Chestnut Health Systems
02.2014 - 07.2014

Lead Treatment Counselor (SUD Clinical Supervisor)

Clallam County Juvenile and Family Services
02.2001 - Current

Substance Use Disorder Internship

Clallam County Juvenile and Family Services
12.2000 - 02.2001

Associate of Applied Science - Addiction Studies

Peninsula College
Juli L. Leonard-Buchmann