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Karen Gentry

Summary

Dedicated candidate eager to leverage knowledge in social services and program development. Skilled in running social services initiatives and developing policies and procedures. Collaborative and committed to addressing social issues to improve quality of life in marginalized communities. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level position. Ready to help the team achieve company goals. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Knowledgeable Case Manager experienced in coordinating care for individuals. Proactive and resourceful with strong knowledge of community resources. Strong communicator with passion for helping others.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Counselor/Case Manager Specialist

2022– 2023 PATHWAYS RECOVERY Facilitating Groups,
06.2022 - 08.2023

Facilitating groups, Office duties, administering medications, Counseling clients, Aftercare, Alumni Coordinating, driving clients to appointments and assisting with any needs of the clients or the company.

  • Assisted clients in navigating housing, legal services and public benefits to gain access to valuable resources.
  • Partnered with physicians, social workers, activity therapists, nutritionists, and case managers to develop and implement individualized care plans and documented patient interactions and interventions in electronic charting systems.
  • Facilitated individual and group sessions to promote positive behavior change for clients.
  • Developed and implemented comprehensive case management plans to address client needs and goals.
  • Provided leadership, guidance and support to staff members.

Counselor/Case Manager

Restoration Recovery
01.2022 - 06.2023
  • Developed and implemented comprehensive case management plans to address client needs and goals.
  • Coordinated services with other agencies, community-based organizations, and healthcare professionals to provide useful benefits to clients.
  • Assisted clients in navigating housing, legal services and public benefits to gain access to valuable resources.
  • Monitored clients' progress and tracked client services to provide crisis interventions.

Counselor

Tarzana Treatment Centers, Inc
03.2019 - 01.2022
  • Maintained confidentiality of records relating to clients' treatment.
  • Guided clients in developing skills and strategies for dealing with problems.
  • Offered guidance and advice to help cultivate self-esteem and community involvement.
  • Implemented and developed core counseling programs to meet each individual's specific and varying needs.
  • Engaged clients in conversation to determine feelings and apprehensions.
  • Developed individualized counseling plans for clients to incorporate short-term and long-term goals.
  • Facilitated weekly group sessions to encourage self-reflection and problem-solving.
  • Conducted evaluations to help patients develop measurable treatment goals.

Counselor

The High Road Program
07.2018 - 03.2019
  • Maintained confidentiality of records relating to clients' treatment.
  • Guided clients in developing skills and strategies for dealing with problems.
  • Offered guidance and advice to help cultivate self-esteem and community involvement.
  • Implemented and developed core counseling programs to meet each individual's specific and varying needs.
  • Engaged clients in conversation to determine feelings and apprehensions.
  • Communicated closely with other counselors to devise programs and activities based on developmental and academic levels.
  • Conducted assessments to determine progress and performance and report findings to relevant authorities.
  • Supported individuals dealing with mental health and emotional issues.

Education

Master of Social Work - Social Work

Capella University
Minneapolis, MN
06.2025

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

California State University - Northridge
Northridge, CA
06.2019

Associate of Arts - Addiction Counseling

Los Angeles Pierce College
Los Angeles, CA
06.2016

High School Diploma -

Learning Post High School California.
Newhall, CA
06.1989

Skills

  • Family Reunification
  • Patient Management
  • Shared Governance
  • Alcohol and Substance Abuse
  • Patient Intervention
  • Patient and Family Liaison
  • Home Visits and Inspections

Timeline

Counselor/Case Manager Specialist

2022– 2023 PATHWAYS RECOVERY Facilitating Groups,
06.2022 - 08.2023

Counselor/Case Manager

Restoration Recovery
01.2022 - 06.2023

Counselor

Tarzana Treatment Centers, Inc
03.2019 - 01.2022

Counselor

The High Road Program
07.2018 - 03.2019

Master of Social Work - Social Work

Capella University

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

California State University - Northridge

Associate of Arts - Addiction Counseling

Los Angeles Pierce College

High School Diploma -

Learning Post High School California.
Karen Gentry