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Kelvin Holmes

Bayonne,NJ

Summary

Driven professional with a proven track record at Eyes Like Mine, where I leveraged administrative tasks and interpersonal communication skills to enhance client relations and streamline operations. Excelled in coordinating services and advocating for client needs, significantly improving community engagement and support. Skilled in team collaboration and critical thinking, consistently delivering impactful results. Passionate counselor dedicated to improving lives of individuals struggling with addiction and other behavioral disorders. Caring supporter of recovering patients with guidance toward tangible improvements and relapse prevention. Attentively implements sound treatment plans addressing unique patient needs and helps attain long-term behavioral goals.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Substance Abuse Counselor Intern

Spectrum Health Care, Inc
11.2023 - Current
  • Coordinated referrals for addiction services based on individual client needs and preferences.
  • Guided clients in effective therapeutic exercises integrated from Cognitive Behavior Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT).
  • Developed goal-oriented psychoeducational and activity therapy groups to improve clients' level of functioning.
  • Displayed sensitivity to cultural and linguistic needs of clients and families served.
  • Facilitated group and individual therapy in outpatient setting.
  • 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.
  • Developed individual treatment goals based on history and diagnosis.
  • Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
  • Demonstrated a high level of initiative and creativity while tackling difficult tasks.
  • Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
  • Completed required documentation for continued therapy coverage by insurance companies to meet deadlines.

Volunteer

Eyes Like Mine
10.2022 - 12.2023
  • Used strong interpersonal communication skills to convey information to others.
  • Assisted with special events and programs.
  • Maintained clean, neat, and operational facilities to serve program needs.
  • Supported engaging, fun, and smooth-running events by helping with organization and planning.
  • Coordinated individual referrals to obtain community services, advocate for client needs and resolve roadblocks.
  • Represented organization positively and professionally while providing community with much-needed services.
  • Helped clients navigate social services system and access needed resources.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Social Work

Rutgers University
Newark, NJ, United States
05.2026

Associate of Applied Science - Substance Abuse Counselor

Hudson County Community College
Jersey City, NJ
12.2023

Skills

  • Team collaboration
  • Relationship building
  • Critical Thinking
  • Individual Counseling
  • Substance Abuse Knowledge
  • Behavior Modification
  • Assessment skills
  • Behavioral Health
  • Patient confidentiality
  • Referral Coordination
  • Intervention Planning
  • Community Resources
  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Clinical assessment
  • Interpersonal Communication
  • Individual Therapy
  • Group facilitation
  • Patient Advocacy
  • Case Management
  • Client Counseling
  • Providing community referrals
  • Effective Communication
  • Crisis Management
  • Proficiency in DSM-5
  • Excellent Communication

Certification

CADC Certificate

QPR Gatekeeper Certificate

Timeline

Substance Abuse Counselor Intern

Spectrum Health Care, Inc
11.2023 - Current

Volunteer

Eyes Like Mine
10.2022 - 12.2023

Bachelor of Science - Social Work

Rutgers University

Associate of Applied Science - Substance Abuse Counselor

Hudson County Community College

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