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Laura Wernick

Laura Wernick

Branford,CT

Summary

Compassionate Clinician with extensive knowledge of counseling principles and practices. Adept at creating individualized treatment plans and leading group therapy sessions. Committed to creating safe, supportive environment for all participants.

Overview

32
32
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Counselor

Core Counseling
10.2017 - Current


  • Opened Core Counseling business, working with clients individually.
  • Performed individual and group sessions for people with substance dependence and co-occurring Axis I and Axis II disorders.
  • Maintained alliance with Safe Haven Sober House, sober coaching clients individually and in group.
  • Provided crisis intervention services, offering immediate support and stabilization.

Clinician 11

Apt Foundation
01.2009 - 08.2012


  • Delivered high-quality patient care by conducting thorough assessments, developing treatment plans, and providing ongoing individual counseling with a caseload of over 60 clients.
  • Created Family Counseling curriculum, in order to support clients and family members with addiction issues.
  • Facilitated Overdose Prevention groups, educating clients on how to use Narcan, and perform in high stress, emergency situations.
  • Case managed with team of Clinical and Psychiatric staff.

Lead Clinician 11

Rushford Center
09.2002 - 08.2007
  • Co-led Intensive outpatient program for adolescents.
  • Created and implemented substance abuse education curriculum.
  • Provided clinical counseling and education for for clients in individual and group settings.
  • Conducted assessments and made appropriate referrals as needed.
  • Extensive case management with outside providers, including insurance companies, to gain the best care for clients' needs.

School Based Counselor

Madison and Cheshire Public Schools
09.2000 - 08.2002
  • Guided clients in developing skills and strategies for dealing with problems.
  • Conducted thorough assessments to identify client needs and appropriate intervention strategies.
  • Organized peer prevention and speaking engagements.
  • Facilitated substance abuse education and prevention in school classrooms.

Mental Health Support Worker

St Francis Behavioral Health
09.1997 - 05.2000
  • Promoted a safe environment for patients by monitoring behaviors and implementing safety protocols when necessary.
  • Maintained confidentiality while documenting patient information according to HIPAA regulations and facility policies.
  • Implemented behavioral modification techniques for patients struggling with maladaptive patterns such as aggression or selfharm.
  • Facilitated therapeutic group sessions for increased social interaction and skill development.

Counselor

New Hope Manor
01.1993 - 09.1997
  • Responsible for all aspects of daily life for 19 adolescent women in a resresidential setting.
  • Facilitated groups and recreation for dual diagnoses youth.
  • Designed and implemented behavioral and clinical treatment plans.

Education

Associate of Science - DARC Degree

Gateway
New Haven, CT
05.1995

High School Diploma -

Amity Senior High School
Woodbridge, CT
06.1989

Certification

  • CAC-1446

Timeline

Counselor

Core Counseling
10.2017 - Current

Clinician 11

Apt Foundation
01.2009 - 08.2012

Lead Clinician 11

Rushford Center
09.2002 - 08.2007

School Based Counselor

Madison and Cheshire Public Schools
09.2000 - 08.2002

Mental Health Support Worker

St Francis Behavioral Health
09.1997 - 05.2000

Counselor

New Hope Manor
01.1993 - 09.1997

Associate of Science - DARC Degree

Gateway

High School Diploma -

Amity Senior High School

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