Khayree Taylor
East Orange,NJ
Summary
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.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CADC Intern GROUP FACILITATOR
Marilyn Center
01.2021 - Current
- Provided counseling and support to clients with drug and alcohol abuse issues.
- Facilitated group and individual therapy in outpatient setting.
- Developed goal-oriented psychoeducational and activity therapy groups to improve clients' level of functioning.
- Guided clients in effective therapeutic exercises integrated from Cognitive Behavior Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT).
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
Clinician/Intake Coordinator/Intern
Prime Healthcare St. Michaels
03.2019 - Current
- Kept accurate and detailed records to track and document client progress.
- Facilitated group and individual therapy in outpatient setting.
- Provided comprehensive case management services, created treatment plans, and connected clients and families to appropriate resources.
- Supported and assessed clients struggling with addiction or relationship issues and devised strategies based on client needs.
- Monitored client progress to make necessary adjustments for client success.
- Coordinated care with other professionals to provide clients with comprehensive support.
- Led supportive group discussions and education sessions with alcohol and drug users and families.
- Used knowledge of different treatment modalities to provide clients with individualized options for successful outcomes.
- Taught substance abuse classes to help clients understand consequences of drug and alcohol use.
Medical Transportation Driver
MOMMUS BOYS LLC
03.2016 - 02.2023
- Assisted handicapped customers to safely complete transfers between van and facility.
- Maintained professional image and attitude to positively represent transport company and help build reputation for excellent customer service.
- Successfully operated GPS devices, radios and cellular devices to optimize route and maintain dispatch communications.
- Effectively communicated with dispatch to schedule transport progression and receive new orders.
- Achieved daily preparation for vehicle inspections prior to travel.
- Shouldered responsibility for communicating with dispatch concerning incomplete pickups.
- Participated in annual training to maintain NJ commercial driver's license certification for medical transport.
- Maintained flexible availability to accommodate on-call hours.
Urinalysis Lab Technician
Endeavor House
04.2012 - 11.2015
- Maintained safe, tidy and organized laboratory environment for accurate test results.
- Maintained documentation on tests performed in lab.
- Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating, and noting times of collection.
- Performed testing and quality control using approved laboratory procedures and instrumentation.
- Inspected laboratory equipment to maintain good working condition for optimal results.
CADC INTERN
NEW DIRECTIONS BEHAVIORAL HEALTH
02.2004 - 04.2010
- Kept accurate and detailed records to track and document client progress.
- Supported and assessed clients struggling with addiction or relationship issues and devised strategies based on client needs.
- Monitored client progress to make necessary adjustments for client success.
- Provided counseling and support to clients with drug and alcohol abuse
Education
CNA
Gibbs College
Montclair, NJ09.2001
High School Diploma -
Essex Catholic High School
East Orange, NJ06.1999
Skills
- Management of Personnel Resources
- Assess Drug Use
- Mood Disorders
- Case Management
- Answering Questions
- Defining Treatment Objectives
- Individual Therapy
- Therapeutic Exercise
- Creative Thinking
- Staff Meetings
- Intervention Strategies
- Site Visits
Certification
CDA ,
Certified Peer Recovery Specialist
BVP trainer
- Certified [Job Title], [Company Name] - [Timeframe]
Timeline
CADC Intern GROUP FACILITATOR
Marilyn Center
01.2021 - Current
Clinician/Intake Coordinator/Intern
Prime Healthcare St. Michaels
03.2019 - Current
Medical Transportation Driver
MOMMUS BOYS LLC
03.2016 - 02.2023
Urinalysis Lab Technician
Endeavor House
04.2012 - 11.2015
CADC INTERN
NEW DIRECTIONS BEHAVIORAL HEALTH
02.2004 - 04.2010
CNA
Gibbs College
High School Diploma -
Essex Catholic High School
CDA ,
Certified Peer Recovery Specialist
BVP trainer
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