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LAURA K. KLEIN

LAURA K. KLEIN

Concord,CA

Summary


Experienced counseling professional with strong background in addiction recovery and behavioral health. Skilled in individual and group therapy, crisis intervention, and developing personalized treatment plans. Consistently achieve positive outcomes through empathy, active listening, and evidence-based practices. Known for fostering collaborative environments and adapting to meet client and team needs effectively.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Education

Associate In Science - Human Services-Alcoholism And Drug Abuse Counselin

Fresno City College
Fresno, CA
05.2023

Certificate - CSU-GE Breadth

Fresno City College
Fresno, CA
12.2021

Work History

Registered Addiction Counselor

Aspire Counseling Services
09.2021 - 12.2024

My role as a Registered Addiction Counselor is comprehensive and multifaceted. Through assessment, individualized treatment planning, counseling, education, support, and collaboration with other professionals, I play a crucial role in the recovery journey of individuals struggling with addiction. The focus is on both the individual’s needs and the broader context of their lives to help facilitate effective and sustained recovery.

  • Worked under the supervision of the Program Director
  • Managed the caseload 1-15 clients
  • Facilitated groups of up to 35 clients and provided evidence based curriculum
  • Completed individual and group case notes in a timely and efficient manner
  • Participated in community outreach events
  • Provided literature and encouraged 12 Step meetings, Celebrate Recovery, and other outside sober support groups

Data Entry Clerk

McDonalds Crop Insurance
11.2017 - 01.2019
  • Assist Office Manager during sales season
  • Prepare correspondence for clients
  • Verify, calculate, and input information to authorized insurance providers
  • Data entry in various computer programs

Data Manager/ Livestock Specialist

The Big Fresno Fair
01.2015 - 10.2017
  • Assist Livestock Superintendent while working with 400+ 4-H/FFA youth
  • Coordinate and organize multiple shows/sales, in addition to keeping accurate records of results
  • Process invoices, premiums, and payments for exhibitors and buyers
  • Trouble shoot and resolve conflicts and/or discrepancies as they occur

Agricultural Crop Loss Adjuster

Rural Community Insurance Services
05.2004 - 01.2010
  • Worked independently on claims
  • Gathered and compiled crop information
  • Communicated all findings to insured
  • Conveyed federal regulations &/or crop policy provisions to insured and agent
  • Customer service via prompt returned calls, emails, or letters
  • Managed 100+ annual files, records, and documents using AS400 system and Microsoft Office
  • Stayed current on federal policies, rules, regulations, and licensing

Skills

  • Dual diagnosis treatment
  • Patient advocacy
  • Client advocacy
  • Motivational interviewing
  • Group facilitation
  • Documentation proficiency
  • Substance abuse counseling
  • Effective communication
  • Proficiency in DSM-5
  • Teamwork and collaboration

Timeline

Registered Addiction Counselor

Aspire Counseling Services
09.2021 - 12.2024

Data Entry Clerk

McDonalds Crop Insurance
11.2017 - 01.2019

Data Manager/ Livestock Specialist

The Big Fresno Fair
01.2015 - 10.2017

Agricultural Crop Loss Adjuster

Rural Community Insurance Services
05.2004 - 01.2010

Associate In Science - Human Services-Alcoholism And Drug Abuse Counselin

Fresno City College

Certificate - CSU-GE Breadth

Fresno City College
LAURA K. KLEIN