Professional Summary
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Work History
Education
Skills
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K'Chelle Fuller

PRC Baker Places
Oakland,CA
9
years of professional experience

Experience in educational leadership positions. Focused on building and enhancing relationships, meeting service needs and maintaining smooth administration of all department operations. Desire growth-oriented position in dynamic, fast-paced environment. Compassionate Community Health Worker with health professionals; 4 years of experience in fast-paced positions. Committed to helping individuals improve wellness through the knowledge, experience and education. Caring, empathetic Substance Abuse Counselor with a lot of experience. Exceptionally talented at building rapport with different patient groups to encourage honesty and growth in recovery from substance abuse. Energetic residential counseling professional with experience monitoring residents and supporting facility operations. Expert at intake and discharge procedures, medication management and room inspections. Calm when handling incidents and crisis intervention meetings.

Work History

Substance Abuse Counselor

3 Months
Second Chance | 01.2025 - 04.2025
  • Developed relapse prevention strategies for clients transitioning out of treatment programs, empowering them to maintain long-term sobriety.
  • Maintained accurate documentation of client progress, facilitating informed decision-making with client's on their recovery
  • Facilitated group therapy in person and via zoom , PTSD informed group care.
  • One on one check-in for client's progress mentally and physically and help with individual goal planning ( after group)
  • Constructed daily urinalysis test to keep track of client's sobriety and recovery.
  • Supported and assessed clients struggling with addiction or relationship issues and devised strategies based on client needs.
  • Established trusting relationships with clients, creating an open dialogue about their experiences and challenges related to substance abuse.
  • Guided clients in effective therapeutic exercises integrated from Cognitive Behavior Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT).

Substance Use Dual Diagnosis Residential Counselor

3 Years 3 Months
PRC Baker Places | 05.2023 - Current
  • Reduced behavioral incidents by employing de-escalation techniques and maintaining a calm environment.
  • Maintained safe and supportive residential environments for at-risk individuals, contributing to their overall wellbeing.
  • Promoted independent living skills through coaching residents in daily tasks such as meal preparation, hygiene, and budgeting.
  • Monitored and documented client progress toward meeting goals and objectives.
  • Developed strong rapport with residents through empathetic listening and compassionate communication strategies.
  • Managed crisis situations effectively, ensuring the safety of all residents while adhering to established protocols.
  • Developed and maintained relationships with community resources to provide additional support services.
  • Addressed behavioral and emotional needs of residents through activities and interventions, increasing resident socialization, interpersonal, and social skills.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary team to develop comprehensive treatment plans, improving residents'' progress.
  • Assisted residents in adhering to treatment plans by setting up medical appointments, arranging transportation, coordinating services, and providing emotional support.
  • Facilitated group counseling sessions to help clients address issues of substance abuse, anger management and interpersonal relationships.
  • Documented resident interactions thoroughly, maintaining accurate records for case management purposes.
  • Organized weekly house meetings that facilitated open communication between staff members and encouraged constructive feedback from all parties involved.
  • Advocated for resident needs within interdisciplinary team meetings, ensuring appropriate levels of care were provided consistently across all cases.
  • Supported residents in coping with emotions and fears through one-on-one sessions.
  • Developed personalized care plans for each resident to address specific emotional and behavioral needs.
  • Facilitated conflict resolution among residents, ensuring peaceful and cooperative living situation.
  • Enhanced residents' coping mechanisms by providing emotional support and counseling during individual sessions.
  • Collaborate with Health Professionals (MD, NP, Therapists, Case Managers, Psychiatrists) through direct contact via phone, Epic, or schedule case conferences discussing patients progress in treatment.

Substance Abuse Counselor

11 Months
Magnolia Women's Recovery.Inc | 07.2022 - 06.2023
  • Supported and assessed clients struggling with addiction or relationship issues and devised strategies based on client needs.
  • Developed individual treatment goals based on history and mental health diagnosis.
  • Provided counseling and support to clients with drug and alcohol abuse issues.
  • Facilitated group and individual therapy in a inpatient setting.
  • Administered Medication
  • Conduct Urinalysis
  • Supervised site visits with clients

Leadership Gender Awareness

2 Years 5 Months
Life Academy | 12.2017 - 05.2020
  • Focused on healthy and unhealthy relationships
  • Facilitated groups for individuals learning gender identity and the LGBTQ community and came up with health resolutions
  • Created a safe and trusting space with meetings for opinions being respected, making people feel comfortable and free to express how they feel

HEAL (Health, Excellence, & Leadership) Internship

3 Months
Highland Hospital | 09.2018 - 12.2018
  • Learned the rules of the hospital HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act and Confidentiality
  • Shadowed/ worked with health professionals in different health departments ( ER, Pediatrics, ICU and Surgery )
  • Took notes on health such as the functions/ bodily systems and illnesses of patients in care.
  • Provided complex counseling and identified alternative resources for patient care.

MIMS ( Mentoring in Medicine & Science) Intern

1 Month
Summit Hospital | 06.2018 - 07.2018
  • Learned how to react to specific life situations involving health
  • Developed awareness with patients / being more alert and present
  • Learned confidentiality through Health Insurance Portability and Accountability (HIPAA)
  • Shadowed doctors and networked with health professionals for the best interest of patient care
  • Worked with college students being Mentors and growing my social skills

SMASH ( Science, Math and Engineering )Program

1 Month
UC Berkley | 06.2017 - 07.2017
  • Took college courses ( computer science, algebra 2 engineering, and preparations for the medical field)
  • Elevated sense of priority, urgency and problem solving to respect key deliverables.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.

OYE( Oakland, Youth, Engaged Council )

1 Year 3 Months
Unity Council Center | 02.2018 - 05.2019
  • Attended workshops about verbal and nonverbal communication,
  • Learned about Hard and Soft Skills (measuring, typing, reading, sending emails and documents, listening, engaging, cooperation and communication)
  • Completed a resume and had a mock interviews
  • Monitored youth behavior and offered guidance and support for positive change.

Education

- Biomedical Sciences

University of Arizona | Tucson, AZ | 05-2026
  • Professional Development: Certificate in Best Practices for Supporting Individuals in Early Recovery
  • Professional Development: Certificate in Caring For a Person with Drug-Seeking Behaviors
  • Professional Development: Certificate in Substance Use Treatment and Relapse Prevention For Racial and Ethnic Minorities
  • Professional Development: Certificate in Understanding and Addressing Racial Trauma in Behavioral Health
  • Professional Development: Certificate in Understanding and Minimizing Cultural Bias for Paraprofessionals

Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Nursing/ Health Management

Unitek College | Hayward, CA | 04-2028

- Health management/ Clinical Judgement

- Cooperative with other Health professionals

- Assisting patients in hospital setting

-Clinical Skills and Thinking

Skills

Effective Communication Skill
First Aide/CPR Trained
Microsoft Word
SUDRC #13722 (Residential Counselor (Registered)
EPIC
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Clinician's Gateway Trained
Supervised Client Site Visits
Group Facilitator
NARCAN Trained
Clinical Documentation and Interventions
Relapse Prevention
Intervention Planning
Dual Diagnosis Treatment
Medication-Assisted Treatment
Continuing care planning
Goal Setting
Client Counseling

Timeline

Substance Abuse Counselor

Second Chance
01.2025 - 04.2025Read More

Substance Use Dual Diagnosis Residential Counselor

PRC Baker Places
05.2023 - CurrentRead More

Substance Abuse Counselor

Magnolia Women's Recovery.Inc
07.2022 - 06.2023Read More

HEAL (Health, Excellence, & Leadership) Internship

Highland Hospital
09.2018 - 12.2018Read More

MIMS ( Mentoring in Medicine & Science) Intern

Summit Hospital
06.2018 - 07.2018Read More

OYE( Oakland, Youth, Engaged Council )

Unity Council Center
02.2018 - 05.2019Read More

Leadership Gender Awareness

Life Academy
12.2017 - 05.2020Read More

SMASH ( Science, Math and Engineering )Program

UC Berkley
06.2017 - 07.2017Read More

University of Arizona

from Biomedical Sciences
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Unitek College

Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Nursing/ Health Management
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K'Chelle Fuller