Kevin Kmoch
Graduate Student
Nashville,TN
Summary
Caring, empathetic Substance Abuse Counselor with four years of experience in a in-patient setting. Exceptionally talented at building rapport with different patient groups to encourage honesty and growth in recovery from substance abuse. Desire to pursue new role with in-patient or outpatient group.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Alcohol and Drug Counselor
Valley Hope
O'Neill, NE
2016.08 - 2020.03
- 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.
- Developed appropriate treatment plans and kept ongoing records of treatment.
- Facilitated therapy groups and individual counseling sessions.
- Completed required documentation for continued therapy coverage by insurance companies to meet deadlines.
- Led supportive group discussions and education sessions with alcohol and drug users and families.
- Utilized crisis intervention techniques to handle and diffuse emergency situations.
Mental Health Technician
Houses Of Hope Of Nebraska
Lincoln, NE
2015.12 - 2016.07
- Identified behaviors that necessitated intervention and obtained assistance from qualified personnel to complete intervention.
- Performed scheduled patient safety checks and documented results to establish patients' well-being.
- Applied de-escalation and limit-setting techniques to promote patient cooperation.
- Charted on each patient daily.
- Counseled and mentored clients on substance use and life choices.
Recovery Advocate
The Bridge Behavioral Heaalth
Lincoln, NE
2013.10 - 2015.11
- Transported or accompanied clients to scheduled health appointments or referral sites.
- Performed client intakes and discharges.
- Performed client alcohol and drug testing.
- Made regular rounds and kept accurate documentation on each client.
- Facilitated domestic violence classes with offenders.
Education
Master of Science - Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Lipscomb University
Nashville, TN 2021.08 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Human Relations
Doane College
Lincoln, NE 2012.08 - 2014.05
Associate of Arts - Academic Transfer
Southeast Community College
Lincoln, NE 2000.10 - 2002.10
Skills
Excellent Communication
Clinical Documentation
Individual counseling
Providing community referrals
Crisis Intervention
Self-Motivated
Critical Thinking
Training and Development
Cultural Awareness
Certification
P.L.A.D.C.
References
Kathy Johnston, MSEA.
Licensed Mental Health Practitioner
Executive Director, Valley Hope
Email: Kathyjjanet@gmail.com
Phone: (402)-336-0008
Julie Joyce, MSE.
Licensed Mental Health Practitioner
Mental Health and Alcohol and Drug Counselor
Email: julie.joyce79@gmail.com
Brent Mehling, J.D
Firefighter and Attorney
Email: brent.mehling@huskers.unl.edu
Timeline
Master of Science - Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Lipscomb University
2021.08 - Current
Alcohol and Drug Counselor
Valley Hope
2016.08 - 2020.03
Mental Health Technician
Houses Of Hope Of Nebraska
2015.12 - 2016.07
Recovery Advocate
The Bridge Behavioral Heaalth
2013.10 - 2015.11
Bachelor of Arts - Human Relations
Doane College
2012.08 - 2014.05
Associate of Arts - Academic Transfer
Southeast Community College
2000.10 - 2002.10