Lauren Perillo
North Bellmore,NY
Summary
Accomplished Substance Abuse Counselor with a proven track record at EDNY, adept in clinical assessment and motivational interviewing. Excelled in developing relapse prevention strategies and fostering recovery support, significantly empowering clients towards long-term sobriety. Skilled in creating trusting relationships and providing comprehensive care, demonstrating exceptional multitasking abilities and compassionate client engagement.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Substance Abuse Counselor
Outreach
09.2022 - 02.2023
- Developed relapse prevention strategies for clients transitioning out of treatment programs, empowering them to maintain long-term sobriety.
- Maintained accurate documentation of client progress, facilitating informed decision-making within the treatment team.
- Supported aftercare planning for continued recovery after treatment.
- Developed individual treatment goals based on history and diagnosis.
- Attends weekly supervision with supervisors and case conferences with management.
Substance Abuse Counselor
EDNY
06.2022 - 11.2022
- Developed relapse prevention strategies for clients transitioning out of treatment programs, empowering them to maintain long-term sobriety.
- Provided comprehensive case management services, created treatment plans, and connected clients and families to appropriate resources.
- Provided crisis intervention services when necessary, deescalating situations and connecting clients with appropriate resources.
- Established trusting relationships with clients, creating an open dialogue about their experiences and challenges related to substance abuse.
Residential Support Worker
Phoenix House of LI
08.2021 - 06.2022
- Administered medications according to prescribed protocols, ensuring proper dosage and adherence to schedules.
- Fostered a positive living environment, promoting independence and encouraging socialization among residents.
- Delivered compassionate personal care, assisting with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting.
- Facilitated group activities that promoted social interaction, skill-building, and emotional wellness for residents.
- Enhanced residents'' quality of life by providing personalized care and support tailored to individual needs.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
Molloy University
Rockville Centre05-2026
Skills
- Providing community referrals
- Substance detoxification
- Continuing care planning
- Outreach activities
- Clinical assessment
- Recovery support services
- Family therapy
- Recovery support
Certification
- First Aid Certification
- [New York] Driver's License
- CPR/AED Certification
- [CASAC-T] [OASAS] [2021, December]
Timeline
Substance Abuse Counselor
Outreach
09.2022 - 02.2023
Substance Abuse Counselor
EDNY
06.2022 - 11.2022
Residential Support Worker
Phoenix House of LI
08.2021 - 06.2022
- First Aid Certification
- [New York] Driver's License
- CPR/AED Certification
- [CASAC-T] [OASAS] [2021, December]
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
Molloy University
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