Larry Johnson
Carmichael,CA
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
4
4
year of professional experience
Work History
Substance Abuse Counselor
WellSpace Health
Sacramento, CA
11.2022 - Current
- Provided crisis intervention services when needed.
- Attended professional development workshops related to substance abuse counseling.
- Led supportive group discussions and education sessions with alcohol and drug users and families.
- Ensured that all clinical documentation met state regulations and standards of practice.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to ensure effective patient care.
- Assessed clients to determine individual needs and developed treatment plans accordingly.
- Referred clients to appropriate outside agencies when necessary.
- Provided individual, family, and group counseling sessions to address addiction issues.
- Facilitated psycho-educational groups on topics such as relapse prevention, anger management, and communication skills.
- Educated patients on detox and withdrawal, medications, addiction, recovery, coping skills, and community resources.
- Identified problem areas impacting participants' ability to successfully complete treatment.
- Developed treatment plans based on evidence-based practices and current research findings.
- Supported and counseled clients with drug and alcohol addiction.
- Conducted individual and group therapy sessions for outpatient clients.
- Completed comprehensive assessments of clients' substance abuse history and treatment requirements to develop individualized treatment plans.
- Worked closely with drug court staff in designing treatment plans specific to client needs.
- Maintained accurate records of client progress in the electronic medical record system.
- Discussed with offenders how such issues as drug and alcohol abuse and anger management problems might have played roles in past criminal behavior
Education
GED -
Offender Mentor Certification Program
Chowchilla, CA04-2020
Skills
- Individual Counseling
- Client Evaluation
- Clinical Documentation
- Communication Techniques
- Intervention Planning
- Crisis Intervention
- Client Confidentiality
- Boundary Setting
- Community Resources
- Life Skills Training
- Case Management
- Motivational Interviewing
- Goal Setting
Accomplishments
- While Incarcerated I was giving certificate for starting multiple self help groups.
Timeline
Substance Abuse Counselor
WellSpace Health
11.2022 - Current
GED -
Offender Mentor Certification Program
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