Conducted Comprehensive Assessments, conducted Intakes and Orientations, facilitated weekly make up groups, covered for Counselors and Program Director, audited counselor's weekly charting.
Owner/Director
The Feel Good Place
01.2007 - 06.2024
Started counseling center providing Drug and Alcohol Assessments and DWI Education services
Responsible for hiring and supervision of employees and oversight of all company operations
Counselor
Meridian Behavioral Health- Twin Town
05.2004 - 02.2007
Developed the Driving With Care Therapy and Education Program, assisted in Residential and Outpatient Programs, applied 12 Core Functions, Assessments, Intakes and Utilization Reviews
Chemical Health Specialist
Community Care Corporation
03.2001 - 11.2003
Started Pilot Project for Co-Occurring Disorders Program, assisted in grant writing for funding for the program which was funded by a DHS Federal Block Grant
Started a support group for MI/CD clients and maintained a community case management caseload of clients with co-occurring SPMI/CD issues
Developed training for Staff on Chemical Health and Motivational Interviewing
Teaching Assistant
University of Minnesota ADCEP Program
09.1997 - 05.1998
Assisted in the set up and facilitation of the Core Classes for The Alcohol and Drug Counseling and Education Program.
Graded tests and papers and acted as a Liaison between the Professor and the Students.
Education
Marriage and Family Therapy - Master of Psychology Program
Adler Graduate School
Richfield, MN
BS - Family Social Science; Certificate in Alcohol and Drug Counseling and Education
University of Minnesota
Minneapolis, MN
05.2000
Skills
Proficient with Procentive, Word, Excel, Google Docs
25 plus years experience providing person centered care to people from diverse ethno-cultural backgrounds
Skilled in Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavior Skills, 12 Steps and Health Realization
Skilled in providing service to people with co-occurring disorders
Skilled in working with Court-Ordered clients
Phone
651-387-2443, 888-338-7257
Volunteer Experience
3HO Events Summer and Winter Solstice Sadhana, Espanola, NM, Manager for Karma Yoga Service Support Team, Manage a team of 6 in assisting more than 2000 Yoga Retreat attendees in selecting and finding their work exchange areas in the camp
Project Success, Volunteer, Provide transportation to at risk youth and their families in the Minneapolis School System to Theater Productions
Kundalini Collective, Assistant, Assist with Kundalini Yoga Level 1 and 2 Teacher Trainings
References
References available upon request.
Degree
BS, LADC
Languages
Spanish
Limited Working
Interests
I am passionate about Mediation
I enjoy playing American Style Mahjong and participating in tournaments in my free time
Timeline
Primary Counselor
Transitions Recovery IOP with Lodging 2.1 Program
08.2023 - 10.2024
Owner/Director
The Feel Good Place
01.2007 - 06.2024
Counselor
Meridian Behavioral Health- Twin Town
05.2004 - 02.2007
Chemical Health Specialist
Community Care Corporation
03.2001 - 11.2003
Teaching Assistant
University of Minnesota ADCEP Program
09.1997 - 05.1998
Marriage and Family Therapy - Master of Psychology Program
Adler Graduate School
BS - Family Social Science; Certificate in Alcohol and Drug Counseling and Education
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