Kiara Koenig
San Antonio,TX
Summary
Caring and enthusiastic Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor with a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology and over six years of experience in substance abuse counseling and a proven knowledge of case management skills, primarily with clients with Co-Occurring Psychiatric and Substance Use Disorders. Knowledgeable regarding addiction, mental health, harm reduction and community outreach. Well-organized, and willing to take on added responsibilities to achieve team goals. Currently enrolled in a CACREP accredited Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling program; Expected graduation December 2023. Motivated to learn, grow, and excel in the Substance Use/Mental Health fields; aiming to leverage already acquired skills to further professional development and knowledge.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical COPSD Specialist
Center For Health Care Services
San Antonio, Texas
03.2020 - Current
- Provides comprehensive case management services to caseload of 20 adult clients with Co-Occurring Psychiatric & Substance Use Disorders.
- Performs biopsychosocial assessments & creates individualized treatment plans to include measurable goals & objectives.
- Used coordination and planning skills to assist with linkage to mental health treatment, and other appropriate services, including, but not limited to: medical treatment, SSI/SSDI/SNAP/TANF or Medicaid assistance, housing, clothing, prescription assistance, ID Recovery, legal aid.
- Verify successful coordination of scheduling efforts with mental health professionals, doctors, social workers, & community resource liaisons; provide transportation and/or accompany client to appointments at their request.
- Educate clients about common mental health and substance abuse disorders to facilitate understanding of treatment options.
- Document client progress and treatment recommendations to be shared with medical providers, psychiatric consultants and other treating providers.
- Acted as client advocate to coordinate required services or resolve emergency problems in crisis situations.
Lead Counselor
Brazos Valley Council On Alcohol And Substance Abuse
Bryan, TX
06.2019 - 01.2020
- Promoted to Lead Counselor; supervised 4-5 counselor/counselor interns in Pregnant and Parenting Intervention (PPI) & Youth Treatment Programs
- Developed, implemented and facilitated six-week, evidence-based education course at Brazos County Jail, for both male and female inmates. Course topics included: Defining Addiction, Drugs of Abuse and Overdose Prevention/Naloxone, Addiction and Family, Domestic Violence, HIV/STI/Hep-C/TB, and Relapse Prevention.
- Worked with United States Federal Probation by conducting random urine analysis testing and providing individual counseling sessions to small (5-10) caseload of adults on federal probation.
- Conducted quarterly random chart audits & assisted Clinical Director with quarterly reports and Quality Improvement Plan based on audit findings. Collaborated with Director to facilitate staffing 2-4 times monthly.
- Handled purchase orders, invoices, In-Kind Donations, & assisted with keeping track of annual/quarterly budgets of two non-profit programs.
Counselor Intern
Brazos Valley Council On Alcohol And Abuse
Bryan, Texas
12.2016 - 06.2019
- Carried caseload of 20-30 adult & youth clients.
- Performed screenings, assessments, and created individualized treatment plans based on client needs & goals and completed required documentation of weekly progress notes in CMBHS.
- Facilitated goal-oriented psychoeducational and activity therapy groups using Nurturing Parenting, Seeking Safety, MATRIX, Cannabis Youth Treatment curriculums to improve clients' level of functioning in outpatient setting.
- Provided community outreach by handing out safe sex kits, hygiene kits, harm reduction kits, brochures/literature, pregnancy tests, & assisted with HIV testing.
- Developed & maintained strong relationships with community partner agencies including school counselors, teachers, CPS caseworkers, probation officers.
Office Manager
Ali’s Grooming
Madisonville, TX
03.2012 - 12.2016
- Managed 25-35 customer calls per day; maintained customer information in computer and physical filing system.
- Established workflow processes, monitored daily productivity and implemented modifications to improve overall performance.
- Optimized organizational systems for payment collections, deposits and recordkeeping.
Education
Master of Science - Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN12.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Texas State University
San Marcos, TX05.2015
Skills
- Skilled in many counseling theories, techniques, interventions, and case management skills
- Extensive knowledge of addiction, mental health, symptoms of substance abuse, & diagnosing SUD
- Crisis Intervention Skills/Trauma Informed Care proficiency
- Organizational and time management skills; ability to work well under pressure, multitask, and meet deadlines
- Excellent verbal and nonverbal communication skills
- Proficient in Electronic Health Records (CMBHS, Anasazi) as well as MS Office, Google Workspace
- Knowledgeable about HIPAA Regulations, privacy and confidentiality laws, Code of Ethics, Texas Administrative Code, and other applicable laws, rules, & regulations
- Experience working with many different populations and age ranges
Professional Licenses
- Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor / Texas HHSC
- License # 14858; Expires April 2023
- Drug Offender Education Program Instructor / TDLR
- License #105473; Expires March 2023
- DWI Intervention Program Instructor / TDLR
- License #105201; Expires January 2023
- ANSA/CANS Certified
- CPR/First Aid
- Mental Health First Aid
Timeline
Clinical COPSD Specialist
Center For Health Care Services
03.2020 - Current
Lead Counselor
Brazos Valley Council On Alcohol And Substance Abuse
06.2019 - 01.2020
Counselor Intern
Brazos Valley Council On Alcohol And Abuse
12.2016 - 06.2019
Office Manager
Ali’s Grooming
03.2012 - 12.2016
Master of Science - Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Walden University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Texas State University
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