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Lakeisha S. Alexander

Summary


Highly motivated Social Work Intern with over 5 years of experience working with children, families and adults on an outpatient and inpatient level of care in a variety of settings including community based settings, courts, correctional facilities, community mental health agencies, phone coaching, and telehealth. Aiming to improve the lives of vulnerable individuals. My skills include but are not limited to Empathy, Effective communication, problem-solving, Active listening, Building rapport, and the ability to connect with people from diverse backgrounds.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Admissions Counselor

Freedom House Recovery Center
09.2020 - 08.2024

• Conduct clinical evaluation's using ASAM criteria in NJSAMS

• Provide appropriate orientation to program

• Formulate treatment goals and objectives for successful treatment outcomes

• Manage all new admissions and discharges,completion of all intake documentation

• follow-up on engagements for clients seeking substance-abuse treatment, conducts phone screens, and assessments

• Maintain a case load of clients dealing with substance use, mental illness and other concerns, conduct and facilitate weekly individual group therapy

• Provide crisis intervention when needed, collect weekly monitored urine drug screens, document treatment and discharge plans and progress In response to treatment

• Coordinate care with local and federal agencies when appropriate

Substance Abuse Counselor Intern

Stateline Medical
12.2018 - 08.2020

• Monitor and discuss clients phase in treatment and MAT(medical assisted treatment) dosage

• Conducted intakes, assessments, orientations, transfers, discharges, individual and group counseling

• Report to and coordinate with State and Federal agencies when appropriate

• Utilize NJSAMS criteria and ASAMS dimensions

• Kept accurate legible electronic records

• Adhere to state requirements and regulations as well as program policies and procedures

• Utilized community resources for referrals and assistance

Companion Caregiver

Compassionate Healthcare
02.2015 - 12.2019

• Administer medication, wash dry and fold laundry, prepare and serve meals, Transport patient to all medical appointments, light housekeeping, lifting from wheel chair to bed for disabled adults, provide companionship, assist with daily grooming

Education

Bachelor of Science - Social Work

Centenary University
Hackettstown, NJ
05-2026

Certified Alcohol And Drug Counselor - Addiction Counseling/CADC

New Jersey Prevention Network
Tinton Falls, NJ
04-2024

Certified Peer Recovery Specialist - Certified Peer Recovery Specialist

Mainstream Recovery
Passaic, NJ
04-2023

Associate of Science - Social Sciences

Warren County College
Washington, NJ
05-2019

Skills

    Advocacy, Critical thinking, Crisis intervention, Time management, Collaboration, Case management, Harm reduction, Community outreach, Decision making, Assessments using NJSAMS, Excel spread sheet, Data Entry, Medically assisted treatment, Documentation, Treatment planning, Strategic planning, Leadership, Group and individual therapy, telehealth

Certification

Certified Peer Recovery Specialist April 2024

Reference

Available upon request

Timeline

Admissions Counselor

Freedom House Recovery Center
09.2020 - 08.2024

Substance Abuse Counselor Intern

Stateline Medical
12.2018 - 08.2020

Companion Caregiver

Compassionate Healthcare
02.2015 - 12.2019

Certified Peer Recovery Specialist April 2024

Bachelor of Science - Social Work

Centenary University

Certified Alcohol And Drug Counselor - Addiction Counseling/CADC

New Jersey Prevention Network

Certified Peer Recovery Specialist - Certified Peer Recovery Specialist

Mainstream Recovery

Associate of Science - Social Sciences

Warren County College
Lakeisha S. Alexander