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KEVA ANYANGO

GRANPRAIRE

Summary

  • To pursue a challenging position with a future-oriented clinic, with growth opportunity and elevation where I can actualize the potential, interpersonal and communication skills developed in the field of leadership, mentoring and counseling.
  • A dedicated, individual focused and enterprising, with outstanding value, communication, analytic decision making, self-planning, organizing, time management and social skills.
  • Quickly adapts to new environment, great skills with excel and PowerPoints.
  • Ability to keep confidentiality, be discreet, and exercise good judgment.
  • Demonstrate record of working independently in a support role.

II am Caring, empathetic Substance Abuse Counselor with 6 years of experience in Medical Assistance program, Detox, Inpatient and transition SAFP settings. Exceptionally talented at building rapport with different patient groups to encourage honesty and growth in recovery from substance abuse.

Resourceful counseling professional with experience in providing individual and group support to help clients suffering from substance abuse issues. Skilled in developing and implementing treatment plans, conducting assessments and providing referrals to external resources. Committed to advocating for client rights and helping build positive coping skills.

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

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor

Community Medical Services
12.2022 - Current
  • Developed goal-oriented psychoeducational and activity therapy groups to improve clients' level of functioning.
  • 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.
  • Facilitated group and individual therapy in outpatient setting.
  • 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 diagnosis.
  • Used knowledge of different treatment modalities to provide clients with individualized options for successful outcomes.
  • Coordinated care with other professionals to provide clients with comprehensive support.
  • Monitored client progress to make necessary adjustments for client success.
  • Kept accurate and detailed records to track and document client progress.
  • Taught substance abuse classes to help clients understand consequences of drug and alcohol use.
  • Supported aftercare planning for continued recovery after treatment.
  • Provided crisis intervention to address clients' immediate needs and prevent harmful behaviors.
  • Coordinated referrals for addiction services based on individual client needs and preferences.
  • Displayed sensitivity to cultural and linguistic needs of clients and families served.
  • Developed strong communication and organizational skills through working on group projects.
  • Demonstrated leadership skills in managing projects from concept to completion.

Counselor Intern

Recovery Unplugged
10.2021 - 11.2022
  • DETOX - INPATIENT
  • Group Facilitator
  • Individual counseling
  • Crisis Intervention
  • Screening, Assessment, Orientation and Admission
  • RESIDENTIAL - INPATIENT
  • Group Facilitator
  • Individual counseling
  • Crisis Intervention
  • Screening, Assessement, Orientation and Admission

Counselor Intern

Melton Center / Land Manor Inc
08.2020 - 09.2021
  • INPATIENT - OUTPATIENT (women facility)
  • Individual counseling: case load of 20-40 individual
  • Group counseling: co-lead 2x weekly group Out-patient
  • Crisis Intervention
  • Referral : If applicable.
  • SCREENING, ASSESSMENT, ORIENTATION AND ADMISSION
  • 2900 HRS Attained.

Counselor Intern

F. H. S/ Land Manor Inc
11.2019 - 08.2020
  • INPATIENT – OUTPATIENT (male facility)
  • Individual Counseling: Case load of 12 individual
  • Group Counseling: Co-lead minimum of one group per day
  • Crisis Intervention:
  • Outreach Programming: Conduct programs/workshops as assigned by Outreach Coordinator
  • Personality Assessment: Administer and interpret personality tests with clients as necessary

Clearfork Academy - Intern
08.2018 - 11.2018
  • Group counseling
  • Individual counseling
  • Teen substance abuses and addiction
  • Adventure Therapy.
  • Discharge/referral

Hemphill Treatment - Practicum
08.2017 - 12.2017
  • Intake
  • Individual counseling
  • Discharge / referral
  • Urine Sample

Education

Master of Science - social work

Tarleton State University
Fort Worth, TX
05.2027

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

Tarleton State University
Fort Worth, TX
05.2025

Associates of Applied science - Mental Health & Human Services

Tarrant County College
Texas
05.2018

Certificate - Human Services

Tarrant County College
Texas
05.2018

Associates of Applied science - Mental Health & Substance Abuse Counseling

Tarrant County College
Texas
12.2017

Certificate - Substance Abuse Counseling

Tarrant County College
Texas
12.2017

Certificate - Social Work

Tarrant County College
Texas
12.2017

Skills

  • Individual counseling
  • Family therapy
  • Boundary setting
  • Motivational interviewing
  • Treatment Planning
  • Referral coordination
  • Verbal communication
  • Substance abuse counseling
  • Assessment and diagnosis
  • Cognitive behavioral therapy
  • Testing specimens
  • Clinical assessment

Certification

  • LCDC - License Chemical Dependency Counseor

Awards

  • TARRANT COUNTY COLLEGE - Leadership Award, AUGUST 2016 - APRIL 2017
  • Organization goals
  • Motivating individual
  • Encouraging positivity
  • Trustworthy

Languages

English
Full Professional

Timeline

Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor

Community Medical Services
12.2022 - Current

Counselor Intern

Recovery Unplugged
10.2021 - 11.2022

Counselor Intern

Melton Center / Land Manor Inc
08.2020 - 09.2021

Counselor Intern

F. H. S/ Land Manor Inc
11.2019 - 08.2020

Clearfork Academy - Intern
08.2018 - 11.2018

Hemphill Treatment - Practicum
08.2017 - 12.2017

Associates of Applied science - Mental Health & Human Services

Tarrant County College

Certificate - Human Services

Tarrant County College

Associates of Applied science - Mental Health & Substance Abuse Counseling

Tarrant County College

Certificate - Substance Abuse Counseling

Tarrant County College

Certificate - Social Work

Tarrant County College

Master of Science - social work

Tarleton State University

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

Tarleton State University