Katelyn Whitfield
Lodi,CA
Summary
Dedicated Substance Abuse Counselor and Case Manager with specialized experience in providing expert guidance and support to diverse populations, including CPS, criminal justice, and sex offender populations. Committed to facilitating positive change and promoting recovery within these challenging contexts. Strong interpersonal and therapeutic skills combined with a deep understanding of the complexities surrounding addiction and rehabilitation.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Case Manager
Stockton Superior Courts
03.2021 - Current
- Manage a caseload of 60+ clients
- Maintain current case notes at all times
- Complete assessments and make appropriate recommendations to the court based on client’s individuals risks and needs to ensure appropriate use of resources while maximizing positive outcomes
- Refer to and collaborate with multiple community providers/agencies to identify and address any barriers to success
- Provided comprehensive case management services, created treatment plans, and connected clients to resources
Community Service Representative
Westcare
08.2020 - 03.2021
- Expanded understanding of database systems and improved efficiency in their utilization while ensuring all data is entered into the appropriate systems, daily
- Improved collaboration and communication skills in efforts to foster and maintain cohesive relationships between CBP, Parole, CDCR institutional staff, and participants
ReEntry Specialist
WellSpace Health
05.2018 - 05.2020
- Utilized motivational interviewing techniques providing substance abuse services, both individually and in group settings, to inspire clients to move towards positive change
- Strengthened interpersonal communication skills when managing a caseload of up to twenty-five pre/ post-release clients, in an effort to build rapport and provide the best possible services
- Practiced teamwork participating in bi-weekly multi-disciplinary team meetings, where we shared success stories and collaborated on challenges that were presenting
- Obtained certification in T4C (CBT) group facilitation through NIC
- Assessed clients and then assisted them in creating case plan goals that targeted their individual high- risk areas, in an effort to eliminate barriers to reentry and reduce the likelihood of recidivism.
Program Counselor
REACH Project Inc
02.2017 - 05.2018
- Implemented Medi-Cal DMC-ODS
- Facilitated 90-minute group therapy sessions to empower and support clients struggling with substance abuse
- Strengthened interviewing skills while conducting intakes with new clients and ensuring proper, Medi-
- Cal compliant documentation
- Met with clients for individual counseling sessions to provide space to process their experiences and track progress towards treatment goals.
Certified Repair Tech
01.2014 - 05.2018
- Improved problem-solving by troubleshooting repairs to identify root issues and solve problems in the quickest, most efficient manner possible
- Achieved a 5-star Yelp rating across 4 years and over 350 customers served
- Improved organizational and administrative skills while ensuring bookkeeping and licensing were always kept current and recorded accurately.
Store Manager
Cold Stone Creamery
07.2002 - 02.2009
- Improved knowledge of accounting practices when preparing periodic financial reports to monitor profits and losses
- Became acquainted with interviewing techniques in an effort to select the best possible candidates for the available positions
- Oversaw daily store operations monitoring for adequate staffing, excellent customer service, and product supply were maintained
- Improved relationship-building skills while conducting local store marketing; organizing fundraisers to bolster profits in slower seasons, while simultaneously helping raise funds for organizations in the local community
- Supervised employees to maintain goals to meet corporate objectives
Education
Certificate - Substance Abuse Counseling
University of The Pacific
Stockton, CA06.2014
Skills
- Case Planning and Management
- Reunification Processes
- Alcohol and Substance Abuse
- Documentation
- Data Entry and Analysis
- Cognitive Behavioral Training
- Court Protocols
- Individual and Group Therapy
Certification
- SUDCC - Substance Use Disorder Certified Counselor 9/16/21- 9/16/25
- Certified Thinking for a Change Facilitator
Timeline
Case Manager
Stockton Superior Courts
03.2021 - Current
Community Service Representative
Westcare
08.2020 - 03.2021
ReEntry Specialist
WellSpace Health
05.2018 - 05.2020
Program Counselor
REACH Project Inc
02.2017 - 05.2018
Certified Repair Tech
01.2014 - 05.2018
Store Manager
Cold Stone Creamery
07.2002 - 02.2009
Certificate - Substance Abuse Counseling
University of The Pacific
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