Kimberly Rhodes
Substance Abuse Counselor
Blue Mound,IL
Summary
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
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Substance Abuse Counselor
WestCare Illinois
08.2024 - Current
- Conduct individual assessments to evaluate clients’ substance abuse history, mental health status, and treatment needs. Develop a comprehensive service plan for each client that includes the results of assessments, short- and long-term treatment goals. Provide daily treatment and curriculum-based education groups on the basic concepts of therapeutic communities, emotional incarceration, relapse prevention, motivation for treatment and the stages of change, cognitive skills, conflict resolution, fundamental social skills, and personal moral development.
Certified Behavioral and Nutrition Coach
Physician’s Choice Wellness – Medically Monitored Weight Loss Facility
01.2019 - 01.2024
- Helped 200+ individuals achieve their weight loss goals through personalized coaching and support. Provided one-on-one coaching and classroom coaching to help patients develop personalized nutrition, exercise, behavior, and habit techniques. Conducted assessments to track progress and adjust goals as needed.
Skills
- Adept at translating patient concerns and background from client needs assessments into relevant and actionable health recommendations
- Extensive experience in client and customer support, with a history of building strong and loyal relationships through excellent listening skills and attention to detail
- Ability to self-identify personal development opportunities and continuously expand knowledge and training based on needs that arise
- Active listening
- Relapse prevention
- Client confidentiality
- Substance use screening
- Individual counseling
- Behavior modification
- Alcohol and drug counselor
- Attention to detail
- Clinical documentation
Certification
- Certified Life Coach - Health Coach Institute, Boise, ID 2019-2021
- Certified Health Coach - Health Coach Institute, Boise, ID 2019-2021
- Certified Transformational Coach - Health Coach Institute, Boise, ID 2019-2021
Timeline
Substance Abuse Counselor
WestCare Illinois
08.2024 - Current
Certified Behavioral and Nutrition Coach
Physician’s Choice Wellness – Medically Monitored Weight Loss Facility
01.2019 - 01.2024
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