Katie Wesemann
Portland,OR
Summary
Dynamic Substance Abuse Counselor with a proven track record at multiple facilities, excelling in addiction counseling and crisis intervention. Skilled in case management and motivational interviewing, I empower clients to achieve recovery goals, demonstrating strong communication and analytical abilities to foster positive outcomes in behavioral health.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Substance Abuse Counselor
ACI Federal
Estacada, OR
09.2024 - Current
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
Substance Abuse Counselor
Recovery Works NW, LLC
Tigard, OR
06.2024 - 07.2024
- Facility groups
- Conducted individual counseling sessions to address clients' substance use issues and promote recovery strategies.
- Developed personalized treatment plans incorporating evidence-based practices and client-specific goals.
- Case management
- Refer to outside services
- Document and record all contact using DAP
- Provide support for DUII program
- Facilitate OIP
- Complete ASAM assessment diagnosis of substance use disorder based on DSM-5 tr criteria
Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC)
Tigard comprehensive treatment center
Tigard, OR
- One-on-one treatment to sixty-five clients plus clients.
- Oversee clients' recovery journey, ensuring they comply with the facility's medicated assisted treatment program requirements.
- Monitor their progress at various recovery phases
- Document their progress and the recovery course they maintain. every week.
- Document using DAP notes for each interaction with clients.
- Lead 4-6 recovery groups a week.
- Daily ASAM assessments and SMART treatment plans.
Certified Peer Support Specialist/CADC-R Intern
Virginia Garcia Memorial Health Center
Newberg, OR
04.2023 - 11.2023
- Recovery Support: Providing patients with access to 12-step groups and other community resources related to recovery.
- Problem-Solving: Assisting patients with daily challenges that can arise throughout their recovery, such as possible triggers of substance abuse by friends or family.
- Community support includes information on parenting classes, work, housing, income and budgeting, and wellness concerns.
- Motivation: Assisting patients in developing skills that will allow them to sustain their recovery through consistent support and encouragement.
- Working with patients and building trust is the core of relationship building and promotes treatment.
- CADC-R Intern
- Complete ASAM assessments on patients.
- Analyzing patient cases to understand concerns better and assess current needs.
- Creating comprehensive goals and treatment plans for clients
- Keeping clinical records to ensure thorough compliance with federal regulations.
- Completing a thorough examination of clients' substance use histories and treatment needs and establishing tailored treatment plans.
- Individual and group counseling, as well as education programs, are provided following the treatment plan.
- Documenting treatment and discharge plans, client progress, and therapy response and keeping relevant documents and files.
Case Manager/Health Service Navigator
Mid-Willamette Valley Community Action Agency Arches Inn
Salem, OR
12.2021 - 03.2023
- Reviewed all incoming clients for intake.
- Processed intake for new clients and complete necessary forms. Created Behavior plans with new clients.
- Identified clients with current and assisted needs and created smart goals with clients on house plans.
- Facilitating group or individual meetings for different programs.
- Performed casework duties and commented on functions required by the agency for each client.
- Contacted the housing navigator to help in assisting with resources.
- Worked directly with health care providers to maintain open communication regarding clients' medical needs.
- Completed all necessary documents to be able to speak on the client's behalf.
- Order and pick up medication.
- Set up medical transportation.
- Scheduled medical appointments.
- Scheduled behavior health appointments.
- Set up Per support for clients.
- Help clients get set up with specialty doctors.
- Worked with care management within multiple different healthcare facilities.
- Built relationships with rd offices and medical staff.
Substance Abuse Counselor
New Season Metro
Portland
09.2025 - Current
- Facilitated group therapy sessions, encouraging peer support and sharing of experiences among participants.
- Monitored clients' progress, adjusting interventions based on feedback and observed behaviors.
- Provided crisis intervention and support during high-stress situations for at-risk clients.
- Educated clients on coping mechanisms, relapse prevention strategies, and healthy lifestyle choices.
Education
Masters - Addiction Counseling
Grand Canyon University
07-2025
Bachelor’s degree - psychology
University of Phoenix
08-2014
Skills
- Communication skills
- Social Work
- Individual / Group Counseling
- Mentoring
- Client evaluation
- Human resources
- Addiction Counseling
- Behavioral Health
- Medical terminology
- Clinical
- Case Management
- Crisis Intervention
- Supervising experience
- Motivational interviewing
- Certified alcohol and drug counselor (CADC)
- Professional development and training
Certification
- Certified Recovery Mentor, 04/01/22, 05/31/26
- CADC, 03/01/24, 04/18/26 24-03-11062
- QMHP-R 26-QMHP-R-4120
Timeline
Substance Abuse Counselor
New Season Metro
09.2025 - Current
Substance Abuse Counselor
ACI Federal
09.2024 - Current
Substance Abuse Counselor
Recovery Works NW, LLC
06.2024 - 07.2024
Certified Peer Support Specialist/CADC-R Intern
Virginia Garcia Memorial Health Center
04.2023 - 11.2023
Case Manager/Health Service Navigator
Mid-Willamette Valley Community Action Agency Arches Inn
12.2021 - 03.2023
Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC)
Tigard comprehensive treatment center
Bachelor’s degree - psychology
University of Phoenix
Masters - Addiction Counseling
Grand Canyon University
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
QPR Suicide Prevention Gatekeeper Program, QPR Gatekeeper Certificate, QMHA-R, CADC