Katherine Postorino
Substance Abuse Counselor
Cockeysville,MD
Summary
Resourceful counseling professional with 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. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Substance Abuse Counselor
Divine Light
Baltimore, MD
02.2023 - Current
- Developed goal-oriented psychoeducational and activity therapy groups to improve clients' level of functioning.
- Provided counseling and support to clients with drug and alcohol abuse issues.
- Supported and assessed clients struggling with addiction or relationship issues and devised strategies based on client needs.
- Guided clients in effective therapeutic exercises integrated from Cognitive Behavior Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT).
- Coordinated care with other professionals to provide clients with comprehensive support.
- Supported aftercare planning for continued recovery after treatment.
- Facilitated PHP and IOP group and individual therapy in outpatient setting.
- Kept accurate and detailed records to track and document client progress.
- Completed clients bio-social, ASAM, initial treatment plan, comprehensive treatment plan and other COMAR assessments.
Substance Abuse Counselor
One Promise
Baltimore, MD
01.2020 - 05.2023
- Supported and assessed clients struggling with addiction or relationship issues and devised strategies based on client needs.
- Facilitated group and individual therapy in outpatient setting.
- Coordinated care with other professionals to provide clients with comprehensive support.
- Kept accurate and detailed records to track and document client progress.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
Education
Subtance Abuse/Addiction
CCBC
Essex 09.2017 - Current
High School Diploma -
Towson Catholic
Towson, MD 09.1995 - 05.1999
Skills
Clinical Documentation
undefinedTimeline
Substance Abuse Counselor
Divine Light
02.2023 - Current
Substance Abuse Counselor
One Promise
01.2020 - 05.2023
Subtance Abuse/Addiction
CCBC
09.2017 - Current
High School Diploma -
Towson Catholic
09.1995 - 05.1999
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