KATE ENGLUND
Marina,California
Summary
Professional Substance Abuse Counselor with a CADC II through the California Consortium of Addiction Programs and Professionals. I have passion for serving people. Dedicated to supporting clients in understanding emotional issues beneath substance abuse. Highly adept in connecting with others and striving for excellent client relationships.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Program Director
Sun Street Centers
09.2025 - Current
- Led program development initiatives to enhance client outcomes and service delivery.
- Oversaw budgeting and resource allocation for multiple community-based projects.
- Mentored staff to improve operational efficiency and foster professional growth.
- Implemented strategic partnerships with local organizations to expand service reach.
Assistant Director, Men's Residential
Sun Street Centers
10.2022 - Current
- Established standards of excellence for services throughout the organization.
- Monitored staff performance, provided feedback and conducted annual reviews.
- Implemented policies and procedures to ensure compliance with federal, state and local laws.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations among all personnel.
- Conducted training sessions on new processes for staff members.
- Maintained staff agendas and trainings during staff meetings.
- Maintained waiting list and scheduled intakes.
- Developed staff schedules.
- Experience with all EHRS, including Avatar, My Evolve, Smartcare, and Arms.
- Excellent client relations.
Clinical Coordinator I
Sun Street Centers
01.2021 - Current
- Excellent skills with clients and carrying a client caseload.
- Experience with ASAM and other assessments.
- Excellent relations with San Luis Obsipo, Drug and Alcohol Services.
- Experience with my Avatar, MyEvolv, ARMS, and Anasazi.
- Experience with crisis and crisis management.
- Trained in COVID testing, Narcan, and Sleep Study.
Admissions & Continuing Care Coordinator
The Beacon House
07.2014 - 01.2021
- Helped people in crisis find treatment for drug and alcohol issues.
- Skilled at insurance checks and verification of benefits.
- Completed secretarial tasks such as faxing, bookkeeping and accurate document filing.
- Helped patients with admissions process and adhered to state and federal laws.
- Managed both inpatient and outpatient functions, including overseeing Aftercare and Alumni Functions.
- CLOSED
Lead Residential Counselor/Admissions Coordinator
Sierra Recovery Center
06.2006 - 02.2013
- Utilized the DSM-V diagnosis of addiction and ASAM criteria and placement.
- Managed residential employees.
- Collaborated with numerous agencies including: insurance companies, criminal justice departments, billing agencies, and other community outreach programs.
- Skilled at different computerized client record systems.
- Counseling services and excellent crisis intervention skills.
- Excellent skills of pursuing funding sources and maintaining professional contacts.
- CLOSED
Education
Associate of Arts - Addiction Studies
Lake Tahoe Community College
South Lake Tahoe, CA01-2006
Skills
- Relationship building
- Effective leader
- Program leadership
- Staff development
Accomplishments
LEAD Institute Graduate, 2025 — Completed the LEAD Institute (Leadership Education and Development), a year-long professional development program for nonprofit managers in Salinas and throughout Monterey County. The program is offered through the Center for Nonprofit Excellence of the Community Foundation for Monterey County and focuses on strengthening leadership skills, professional development, and nonprofit management. The LEAD Institute has graduated more than 250 local nonprofit professionals.
Timeline
Program Director
Sun Street Centers
09.2025 - Current
Assistant Director, Men's Residential
Sun Street Centers
10.2022 - Current
Clinical Coordinator I
Sun Street Centers
01.2021 - Current
Admissions & Continuing Care Coordinator
The Beacon House
07.2014 - 01.2021
Lead Residential Counselor/Admissions Coordinator
Sierra Recovery Center
06.2006 - 02.2013
Associate of Arts - Addiction Studies
Lake Tahoe Community College