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Karina Link

Blaine,Minnesota

Summary

Experienced program manager skilled in providing guidance and constructive feedback to empower employees to achieve their full potential. Known for maintaining composure and offering unwavering support during high-pressure situations, both for staff and clients. Collaborates closely with team members to ensure compliance with company and DHS standards. Committed to fostering a nurturing environment where staff members feel valued and their voices are heard.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Program Manger

NUWAY
05.2020 - 08.2024

· Assist with the management and direction of daily operations within outpatient treatment programs serving men and women with co-occurring mental health and addiction issues.

· Have an understanding and can apply a variety of models and theories of addiction and other problems related to substance use.

· Provide critical, direct client therapeutic counseling clinical services and assessment services in a MICD program

· Familiarity with MN Rule 245G and the NUWAY House Policies and Procedures Manual as they relate to client services, client records and personnel

· Have an understanding and an application of specific policies and procedures for handling crisis or dangerous situations, including safety measure for clients and staff

Counselor`

NUWAY
05.2015 - 05.2020

· Provide individual management/file documentation for assigned caseload, noting all treatment related activities and service in an accurate, professional and timely manner including assessment of substance use and mental health problems, creating and monitoring individualized treatment plans, providing group therapy and individual counseling services to individuals with co-occurring substance abuse and mental health issues

· Facilitate psycho-educational and therapeutic process groups regarding the disease of addiction and the recovery process consistent with maintaining mental health

· Provide critical, direct client therapeutic counseling clinical services and assessment services in a MICD program

· Possesses a high level of crisis tolerance, can work through crisis situations in a professional, therapeutic and positive manner

· Familiarity with MN Rule 245G and the NUWAY House Policies and Procedures Manual as they relate to client services, client records and personnel

· Experience in and/or knowledge of diverse practice settings

Cashier Team Lead

Cub Foods,
07.2009 - 08.2014
  • Communicated with customers and team members to solve problems.
  • Restocked and organized merchandise in front lanes.
  • Developed strong relationships with repeat customers through friendly service interactions.
  • Trained team members on cash register operation and cash handling.
  • Led opening and closing procedures and conducted cashier drops, cash control and vault monitoring.
  • Processed both cash and card purchases and returns.

Education

Master’s Degree in Social Work -

Augsburg University
Minneapolis, Minnesota
06.2020

Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work -

Metro State University
Minneapolis, Minnesota
12.2018

Associates Degree in Addiction Counseling -

Minneapolis Community & Technical College (MCTC)
Minneapolis, Minnesota
05.2015

Skills

  • Decision-Making
  • Remote Team Management
  • Team Leadership
  • Event Planning and Execution
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Work Delegation
  • Talent Recruitment
  • Attention to Detail
  • Talent Recruitment
  • Data Analysis
  • Flexible and Adaptable
  • Critical Thinking

Certification

  • LADC, #305371
  • LICSW, #29142

Field Experience

NUWAY Residential, 08/01/19, 03/01/20, Practicum/Internship, Completed Diagnostic assessments., Met with clients for individual therapy sessions., Completed paperwork and updated charts weekly.

Timeline

Program Manger

NUWAY
05.2020 - 08.2024

Counselor`

NUWAY
05.2015 - 05.2020

Cashier Team Lead

Cub Foods,
07.2009 - 08.2014

Master’s Degree in Social Work -

Augsburg University

Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work -

Metro State University

Associates Degree in Addiction Counseling -

Minneapolis Community & Technical College (MCTC)