Laura Segura
Bethesda,MD
Summary
Committed Chemical Dependency Counselor with extensive background in IOP and PHP treatment for opioid and alcohol addiction. Superb active listening skills and nurturing personality. Focused on building bonds to get patients invested in individual sobriety plans.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Chemical Dependency Counselor
MDWAR
Rockville , MD
05.2023 - 12.2023
- Evaluated clients' mental, physical and social health to assess their individual needs.
- Provided counseling services for individuals with chemical dependency issues in group and one-on-one settings.
- Conducted intake assessments to determine the best treatment plan for each client.
- Developed effective strategies to help clients identify triggers and cope with cravings.
- Assisted clients in developing skills needed for successful recovery from addiction.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive care for all patients.
- Facilitated psychoeducational groups on topics such as relapse prevention, anger management, communication skills, and stress reduction techniques.
- Maintained accurate records of patient progress notes and treatment plans according to state regulations.
- Performed crisis intervention when necessary to ensure safety of clients and staff members.
- Provided referrals to community resources that could assist in long-term sobriety maintenance.
- Participated in weekly team meetings to discuss current cases and develop new treatment methods.
- Adhered to HIPAA guidelines regarding confidential client information at all times.
- Developed and facilitated relapse prevention programs.
Education
Master of Science - Counseling Psychology
Grand Cayon University
Arizona City, AZ01-2019
Skills
- Residential and outpatient treatment
- Treatment Planning
- Multiple-disorder counseling
- Individual Counseling
- Referral Coordination
- Motivational Interviewing
- Verbal Communication
- Clinical Documentation
- Boundary Setting
- Group and one-on-one therapy
- Patient intake and assessment
- Behavior Modification
- Client evaluation
- Individual Therapy
- Crisis Management
- Intervention Planning
- Goal Setting
- Crisis Intervention
Certification
- ADT License Active
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
English
Full Professional
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Chemical Dependency Counselor
MDWAR
05.2023 - 12.2023
Master of Science - Counseling Psychology
Grand Cayon University
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