Kathy Drummond
Summary
Compassionate Outpatient Counselor with extensive knowledge of counseling principles and practices. Adept at creating individualized treatment plans and leading group therapy sessions. Committed to creating safe, supportive environment for all participants. Respectful Outpatient Counselor with proven track record of helping clients improve mental health and well-being through evidence-based therapeutic approaches. Skilled in selecting and utilizing appropriate treatment modalities and interventions to meet needs of individuals. Passionate about helping people manage mental health and improve quality of life. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Outpatient Counselor
Pinellas Ex-Offender Re-Entry Coalition
Clearwater, FL
03.2023 - 05.2024
- Group therapy, Intake, Assessment, Medical records, Individual sessions, Caseworker, Community support
- Improved client outcomes by developing and implementing individualized treatment plans for outpatient counseling sessions.
- Enhanced client engagement through the utilization of various therapeutic techniques tailored to individual needs.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive care and support for clients in their recovery journey.
- Increased client satisfaction by consistently maintaining open lines of communication and providing empathetic, non-judgmental support throughout the therapeutic process.
- Promoted a safe and welcoming environment within group therapy sessions, fostering open dialogue and peer-to-peer support among participants.
- Streamlined case management processes by maintaining accurate and up-to-date records of client progress, assessments, and treatment recommendations.
- Assisted clients in identifying personal goals for recovery and developing actionable steps toward achieving those objectives.
Recovery Advisor
Aware Recovery Care
10.2022 - 03.2023
- Advocating for people in recovery, Sharing resources and building skills, Building community and relationships, Mentoring and setting goals
- Enhanced client recovery by developing personalized treatment plans tailored to individual needs.
- Improved client satisfaction through timely communication and resolution .
- Provided training and mentorship to new Recovery Specialists, fostering an environment of teamwork and success.
- Maintained detailed documentation on all case activities, ensuring compliance with industry regulations and company policies.
Substance Abuse Counselor 1
Gateway Foundation
10.2020 - 10.2022
- Psycho social Assessments, Group therapy process and didactic, Intake, Assessments ASAM and Psycho-social
- Reduced substance abuse relapse rates by implementing evidence-based counseling strategies and treatment plans.
- Enhanced client recovery outcomes through the development of personalized treatment plans, addressing individual needs and goals.
- Increased patient engagement in group therapy sessions by fostering a safe and supportive environment for open communication.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans, ensuring continuity of care for clients.
- Conducted thorough assessments of clients'' needs, identifying appropriate interventions and therapies for optimal results.
- Maintained accurate documentation of client progress, facilitating informed decision-making within the treatment team.
- Kept accurate and detailed records to track and document client progress.
Education
MSW - Social work
Walden University
05.2024
BS - Psychology
Argosy University
12.2015
Skills
- Proficient people skills
- Work within a team and independently
- Active listening
- Group therapy process and didactic
- DAP notes
- Microsoft office and 360
- Intakes
- Assessments Psycho-social & ASAM
- Electronic medical records
- HIPPA
- Customer Service
- Customer Care
- Addiction counseling
- Individual / Group Counseling
- Group Therapy
- Case Management
- Motivational Interviewing
- Intake Experience
- Behavioral Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Behavioral Health
- Documentation review
- Medical Records
- Group therapy
- Communication skills
- EMR systems
- Patient monitoring
- Data collection
- Mental health counseling
- EHR systems
- Microsoft Publisher
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Word
- Individual / group counseling
- Medical records
- HIPAA
- Google Docs
- Customer service
- Interviewing
- Behavioral health
- Managed care
- Google Suite
- Windows
- Mentoring
- Crisis management
- Safety plans
- Organizational skills
- Program Development
- Client Advocacy
- Clinical Documentation
- Individual Counseling
- Suicide Risk Assessment
- Relapse Prevention
- Intervention Planning
- Substance Abuse Counseling
- Client Records Management
- Biopsychosocial Assessments
- Building rapport
- Treatment Plans
- Skilled in intake interviewing
- Adept at treatment and discharge planning
- Time management abilities
- Multitasking
- Records Management
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Interpersonal Skills
- Case management proficiency
- Active Listening
- Behavioral assessment
- Multicultural Competence
- Psychoeducation
- Organizational Skills
- Team Collaboration
- Team building
- Patient Health Education
Certification
- Driver's License
- Certified Addiction Professional, 05/01/24, 05/01/25
Personal Information
Title: CAP, Certified addiction professional
Timeline
Outpatient Counselor
Pinellas Ex-Offender Re-Entry Coalition
03.2023 - 05.2024
Recovery Advisor
Aware Recovery Care
10.2022 - 03.2023
Substance Abuse Counselor 1
Gateway Foundation
10.2020 - 10.2022
MSW - Social work
Walden University
BS - Psychology
Argosy University