Karmen King-Sanchez
Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor
Corpus Christi,TX
Summary
Resourceful counseling professional with 27 years experience in providing individual and group support to help clients suffering from substance abuse issues. Skilled in developing and implementing treatment plans, conducting assessments and providing referrals to external resources. Committed to advocating for client rights and helping build positive coping skills.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
50
50
Chemical Dependency Counseling Licensed
3
3
Sign Language Certified
1
1
Insurance Agent
Work History
Licensed Chemical Dpendency Counselor
Recovery Monitoring Solutions
1428 Laredo, Corpus Christi, Texas
05.2009 - 10.2023
- Kept accurate and detailed records to track and document client progress.
- Supported and assessed clients struggling with addiction or relationship issues and devised strategies based on client needs.
- Coordinated care with other professionals to provide clients with comprehensive support.
- Provided crisis intervention to address clients' immediate needs and prevent harmful behaviors.
- Led supportive group discussions and education sessions with alcohol and drug users and families.
- Supported aftercare planning for continued recovery after treatment.
- Taught substance abuse classes to help clients understand consequences of drug and alcohol use.
- Developed individual treatment goals based on history and diagnosis.
- Facilitated group and individual therapy in outpatient setting.
- Coordinated referrals for addiction services based on individual client needs and preferences.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor
Core Civic - Avalon
1515 N. Tancahua Street, Corpus Christi, TX 78401
01.2014 - 01.2015
Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor
Charlie's Place Alcohol And Drug Rehabilitation
5501 Mc Bride Lane Corpus Christi, TX 78408
01.2009 - 08.2014
Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor
Toxicology Associates
Address: 5233 IH-37, #C17, Corpus Christi, TX 7840
02.1996 - 08.2009
Education
Psychology
Del Mar College
Corpus Christi, TXAddictions
La Raza
Corpus Christi, TX08.1996
High School Diploma -
Mary Carroll HighSchool
Corpus Christi, TX05.1984
Skills
- Group and Individual Sessions
- Electronic Charting
- Case Management
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Certification
Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor
Certified Sign Language - ASL
Licensed Insurance Agent
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
American Sign Language
Limited Working
Timeline
Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor
Core Civic - Avalon
01.2014 - 01.2015
Licensed Chemical Dpendency Counselor
Recovery Monitoring Solutions
05.2009 - 10.2023
Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor
Charlie's Place Alcohol And Drug Rehabilitation
01.2009 - 08.2014
Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor
Toxicology Associates
02.1996 - 08.2009
Psychology
Del Mar College
Addictions
La Raza
High School Diploma -
Mary Carroll HighSchool