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Work History
Education
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Volunteer

Kelli Alexander

SUDP
Elma,WA

Summary

High Energy, caring, empathetic Substance Abuse Counselor with 3 years of experience in inpatient and outpatient settings. Exceptionally talented at building rapport with different patient groups to encourage honesty and growth in recovery from substance abuse. Looking for new opportunities to provide comprehensive, holistic care that improves the lives of individuals with chemical dependency.

License CP 61071263

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Chemical Dependency Counselor

Harborcrest
Aberdeen, WA
06.2021 - Current
  • Prepared detailed discharge plans, with patient input, for successful recovery progress after treatment.
  • Supported and assessed clients struggling with addiction or relationship issues and devised strategies based on client needs.
  • Assisted pregnant patients in creating plan for aftercare to ensure that their babies are placed in their care.
  • Assisted pregnant patients in choosing placement with adoptive parents, abortion or in plans on how to keep their baby and be able to provide appropriately for them in the future.
  • Developed individual treatment goals based on history and diagnosis.
  • Coordinated referrals for addiction services based on individual client needs and preferences.


Chemical Dependency Counselor

Columbia Wellness
Aberdeen , WA
01.2019 - 03.2020
  • Developed goal-oriented psychoeducational and activity therapy groups to improve clients' level of functioning.
  • Supported and assessed clients struggling with addiction or relationship issues and devised strategies based on client needs.
  • Prepared ongoing progress reports conforming to Washington state requirements.
  • Guided clients in effective therapeutic exercises integrated from Cognitive Behavior Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT).
  • Provided comprehensive case management services, created treatment plans and connected clients and families to appropriate resources.
  • Provided counseling and support to clients with drug and alcohol abuse issues.
  • Directed family-centered, strengths-based, culturally competent and individualized intakes and assessments.
  • Developed individual treatment goals based on history and diagnosis.
  • Led supportive group discussions and education sessions with alcohol and drug users and families.
  • Facilitated group and individual therapy in outpatient setting.

Treatment Attendant

NWITC
Elma, WA
09.2018 - 01.2019

Assistant Manager

Enterprise Rent A Car
06.2016 - 03.2018
  • Provided excellent customer service, maintaining quality index scores of 97%, highest in the region
  • Met and exceeded sales goals expectations while driving market and revenue growth
  • Trained new employees on sales techniques so that they could reach their sales goals
  • Developed new client relationships with customers and local businesses to grow branch by 28%
  • Started as an intern and was promoted twice in less than two years.

Employment Specialist

Career Quest
09.2014 - 06.2016
  • Provided support for people with disabilities to ensure success in their employment
  • Provided on the job training and ongoing support.
  • Drafted reports for government agencies documenting support provided.
  • Attended meetings at the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR).
  • Organized meetings with Social Security and DVR to create plans to assist my clients.

Education

Chemical Dependency -

Grays Harbor Community College
Aberdeen WA
09.2018 - 03.2020

Bachelor of Applied Science - Administrative Management and IT, Administrative Mangement

Central Washington University
01.2014 - 01.2016

Associate of Technical Arts - Business Administration

Olympic College
01.2012 - 01.2014

Skills

Clinical assessment

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Timeline

Chemical Dependency Counselor

Harborcrest
06.2021 - Current

Chemical Dependency Counselor

Columbia Wellness
01.2019 - 03.2020

Treatment Attendant

NWITC
09.2018 - 01.2019

Chemical Dependency -

Grays Harbor Community College
09.2018 - 03.2020

Assistant Manager

Enterprise Rent A Car
06.2016 - 03.2018

Employment Specialist

Career Quest
09.2014 - 06.2016

Bachelor of Applied Science - Administrative Management and IT, Administrative Mangement

Central Washington University
01.2014 - 01.2016

Associate of Technical Arts - Business Administration

Olympic College
01.2012 - 01.2014
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