Kimber Hasbargen
Licensed Clinical Addiction Counselor, Registered Clinical Supervisor
Jamestown,ND
Summary
Licensed Clinical Addiction Counselor and Registered Clinical Supervisor with 20 years of experience in working with individuals facing substance use and mental health issues. Skilled in building rapport with diverse groups of people at all stages of change. Driven by an internal desire to help others and inspire hope for recovery. Expertise lies in providing meaningful skills and tools to support individuals on their journey toward wellness. Seeking a new role that offers opportunities for personal and professional growth, allowing me to expand my ability to care for others and support their efforts at recovery.
Overview
2025
2025
years of professional experience
2015
2015
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Licensed Clinical Addiction Counselor II
James River Correctional Center
4 2018 - Current
- Provide assessment, treatment planning, and case coordination for residents within the institution.
- Provide a safe place for residents to share concerns and offer skills-based therapeutic interventions to improve emotion regulation and social interaction.
- Serve as part of a housing unit team, addressing resident concerns and issues to help create and support a positive and safe living environment.
- Provide on-call treatment services on a rotating basis to help manage resident mental health crises, including assessments, documentation, and coordination with security staff to provide continuity of care and ensure the safety of the individual in crisis and others within the institution.
- Continuously pursue professional development opportunities to stay current with best practices in addiction counseling and treatment methodologies.
- Conduct thorough assessments to accurately diagnose individuals struggling with substance use disorders or co-occurring mental health conditions.
- Establish strong rapport with clients through active listening techniques and empathy, creating an environment conducive to healing.
- Improve client participation rates by providing empathetic support and guidance throughout the recovery process.
- Facilitate individual and group therapy sessions, promoting open communication among participants and fostering a supportive and pro-social environment.
- Implement evidence-based interventions, such as cognitive-behavioral therapy and motivational interviewing, to help clients overcome personal barriers to recovery.
Licensed Clinical Addiction Counselor
Addiction and Counseling Services
7 2018 - 7 2023
- Facilitated group and individual therapy in outpatient setting.
- Assisted clients in identifying triggers and developing personalized coping mechanisms, reducing the risk of relapse.
- Developed patient care plans and documented progress toward goals.
- Evaluated client progress and adjusted treatment plans as needed to ensure continued success in their recovery journey.
- Educated family members on the nature of addiction and ways they could best support their loved ones during treatment and beyond.
- Completed required documentation for continued therapy coverage by insurance companies to meet deadlines.
- Developed customized aftercare plans for discharged clients, ensuring they had access to ongoing support services upon completion of formal treatment programs.
Licensed Addiction Counselor II
South Central Human Service Center
11.2014 - 03.2018
- Conducted intake assessments for new clients, gathering crucial information to inform the development of personalized treatment plans.
- Educated clients on coping strategies and relapse prevention techniques, empowering them to maintain long-term sobriety.
- Referred clients to appropriate resources within the community, enhancing their support network during the recovery process.
- Implemented motivational interviewing techniques when working with resistant clients, encouraging positive change in behavior patterns.
- Participated in case review meetings with colleagues, sharing insights and feedback to improve overall effectiveness of treatment services.
- Maintained accurate case records, ensuring proper documentation of client progress and adherence to ethical standards.
- Displayed sensitivity to cultural and linguistic needs of clients and families served.
- Part of an integrated team within the agency to support the various needs of each client, engaging in daily staffing of clients, and weekly team meetings to address larger client issues.
- Worked with community agencies to support client needs, ensure continuity of care between various agencies to benefit the client, and provide resources for clients as they transition to independence
- 3 years as Treatment Provider for the Stutsman/Barnes Juvenile Drug Court, working with the courts, probation, and schools to provide wrap-around services for the clients and their families
Direct Service Provider/Certified Nursing Assistant
Community Options, Inc.
04.2013 - 11.2014
- Provide patients with help moving in and out of beds, baths, or wheelchairs, and with dressing and grooming
- Care for patients by changing bed linens, washing laundry, cleaning, or assisting with their personal care
- Converse with patients to keep them mentally healthy and alert
- Assist the client in self-administration of prescribed oral medications, under the written direction of physician, and ensure patients take their medicine
Human Resource Assistant
North Dakota State Hospital
08.2014 - 10.2014
- Efficiently managed personnel files, maintaining confidentiality while keeping records up-to-date and organized.
- Designed forms related to filing systems.
- Compile and prepare reports and documents pertaining to personnel activities.
- Filed paperwork, sorted, and delivered mail and maintained office organization.
- Maintained compliance with federal and state labor laws by conducting regular audits of HR practices and documentation.
- Managed confidential employee records, safeguarding personal and professional information.
Direct Care Associate III/Certified Nursing Assistant
North Dakota State Hospital
10.2004 - 10.2014
- 5 years primarily on the chemical dependency unit (PSYCH-CD), working with individuals with substance abuse issues and co-occurring mental health disorders.
- Trained in Cognitive Restructuring; facilitated groups for a variety of residents within the facility.
- Provide and ensure quality nursing care is delivered to adult psychiatric patients, as directed by the nurse or psychiatric provider.
- Facilitated social interactions among patients through group activities and outings, boosting mental wellbeing.
- Deliver care to patients within their treatment program; observe and monitor their condition; relate to patients in a therapeutic manner; complete thorough and timely documentation; create a safe and therapeutic environment for patients; communicate with both residents and staff in a clear and positive manner, while maintaining professional boundaries and client confidentiality.
- Sorted and routed incoming mail, and collected outgoing mail hospital-wide.
- Collected various items along delivery routes and delivered mail and other items as needed throughout the campus.
- Completed financial transactions for residents in the Behavioral Health Services department, including deposits, withdrawals, and payments.
- Managed Commissary for Secure Services residents, including ordering and maintaining inventory, creating and updating order forms as necessary, filling and delivering purchase orders to an average of 50 residents on a weekly basis, and communicating any changes in schedule or supply as needed.
- Staffing Office Assistant (part-time, as needed) - help with documenting and sorting time sheets, leave slips, etc.
- Health Information Systems Office Data Assistant (part-time for over one year) - assist in transferring paper documents and health records into computer/digital files.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology, Addiction Counseling Concentration
University of Jamestown
Jamestown, NDLicensed Addiction Counselor - undefined
North Dakota Board of Addiction Counselor Educators
Licensed Clinical Addiction Counselor - undefined
North Dakota Board of Addiction Counselor Educators
Registered Clinical Supervisor - undefined
North Dakota Board of Addiction Counselor Educators
Skills
CPR & First Aid
Assessment & Treatment Planning
Individual and Group Facilitation
Use of Evidence-Based Practices
Written and Verbal Communication Skills
Therapeutic Rapport
Trauma-Informed Care
Client Advocacy
Person-Centered
Adaptable, Creative, and Flexible
Desire to Learn
Additional Skills
- Certified in CPR and First Aid
- Trained in evidence-based practices such as Motivational Interviewing, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Recovery Management, Cognitive Restructuring, Tobacco Cessation, Cognitive Behavioral Interventions for Substance Abuse, Thinking for a Change, Narcan Administration
- Ongoing Continued Education Credits to maintain licensure and stay updated on current best practices and new or emerging information in the field to enhance my clinical skills
Affiliations
- NAADAC, the Association for Addiction Professionals
- NDACA - North Dakota Addiction Counselors Association
Community Service
- Girl Scouts, 29 years as a member, 16 years as a leader
- National Recovery Month participant
Timeline
Licensed Addiction Counselor II
South Central Human Service Center
11.2014 - 03.2018
Human Resource Assistant
North Dakota State Hospital
08.2014 - 10.2014
Direct Service Provider/Certified Nursing Assistant
Community Options, Inc.
04.2013 - 11.2014
Direct Care Associate III/Certified Nursing Assistant
North Dakota State Hospital
10.2004 - 10.2014
Licensed Addiction Counselor - undefined
North Dakota Board of Addiction Counselor Educators
Licensed Clinical Addiction Counselor - undefined
North Dakota Board of Addiction Counselor Educators
Registered Clinical Supervisor - undefined
North Dakota Board of Addiction Counselor Educators
Licensed Clinical Addiction Counselor II
James River Correctional Center
4 2018 - Current
Licensed Clinical Addiction Counselor
Addiction and Counseling Services
7 2018 - 7 2023
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology, Addiction Counseling Concentration
University of Jamestown
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