Krystal Brouse
Spanaway,WA
Summary
Compassionate Substance Use Disorder Professional with more then two years of experience working with individuals suffering from substance abuse disorders. Focused on client advocacy, individualized treatment plans and objectives, increasing knowledge of addiction and relapse prevention and offering education to reduce impacts and recurrence of serious issues. Collaborative with multidisciplinary teams to create solid support networks for client needs and assist clients in establishing aftercare plans for long-term success.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Substance Abuse Counselor
Apricity
Appleton, WI
01.2023 - 10.2024
- Assessed clients to determine individual needs and developed treatment plans accordingly.
- Provided individual, family, and group counseling sessions to address addiction issues.
- Maintained accurate documentation of client progress in treatment.
- Established aftercare plans for clients transitioning out of residential treatment services.
- Provided crises intervention when necessary.
- Attended weekly clinical staffing meetings to discuss general housekeeping, client progress, concerns and interventions necessary for continued success.
- Participated in committee to update group curriculum and activities to improve delivery models.
- Utilized ASAM criteria and dimensions to determine appropriate level of care for clients.
- Established rapport with clients while maintaining strong professional boundaries.
Substance Abuse Counselor Intern
Apricity
Appleton, WI
08.2022 - 01.2023
- Shadowed clinicians to observe facilitation of individual and group programming sessions.
- Monitored patient progress in treatment.
- Observed clinical process including intakes, assessments, treatment planning, clinical documentation, discharge planning.
- Participated in supervision with clinical supervisor.
- Worked collaboratively with clinicians to integrate into an active counseling role and increase work responsibilities.
- Contributed to positive work environment and culture.
Pharmacy Technician
Walgreens
Appleton, WI
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Assisted customers with prescription refills, requests for over-the-counter medications and other health care products.
- Verified accuracy of medication orders and entered data into pharmacy system.
- Maintained inventory records by restocking shelves with pharmaceuticals.
Self Checkout Host
Walmart
Neenah, Wisconsin
12.2016 - 10.2017
- Greeted customers and provided assistance with the self-checkout process.
- Assisted customers in scanning items and entering payment information.
- Verified customer IDs for alcohol, tobacco, or age restricted purchases.
Cashier
Piggly Wiggly Grocery Store
Menasha, Wisconsin
06.2016 - 11.2016
- Greeted customers and answered any questions they had about the store's products and services.
- Verified that customers were of legal age to purchase alcohol or tobacco products.
- Operated cash register efficiently and accurately, processed payments by cash, check, credit card, gift card or automatic debit.
Education
Associate of Science - Substance Use Disorder Counseling
Fox Valley Technical College
Appleton, WI05-2023
Skills
- Motivational interviewing
- Building rapport
- Being compassionate
- Trauma informed
- Culturally competent
- Communication techniques
- Client advocacy
- Treatment planning and clearly outlined objectives
- Conflict resolution skills
- Critical thinking
- Individual and group counseling skills
- Authenticity
- Teamwork skills
- Computer skills
- Ability to self-manage
- Learning and adaptability skills
- Interpersonal skills
- Leadership skills
Timeline
Substance Abuse Counselor
Apricity
01.2023 - 10.2024
Substance Abuse Counselor Intern
Apricity
08.2022 - 01.2023
Pharmacy Technician
Walgreens
01.2017 - 01.2018
Self Checkout Host
Walmart
12.2016 - 10.2017
Cashier
Piggly Wiggly Grocery Store
06.2016 - 11.2016
Associate of Science - Substance Use Disorder Counseling
Fox Valley Technical College
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