Lauren Perillo
North Bellmore
Summary
Results-driven CASAC specializing in relapse prevention and crisis intervention. Enhanced client outcomes through critical thinking and teamwork, leading to innovative strategies for long-term sobriety. Achieved a 30% increase in recovery success rates while fostering strong client engagement.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CASAC
Risewell Community Services
Copiague
04.2025 - Current
- Engaged clients to build rapport and identify their needs.
- Collaborated with diverse coworkers to achieve goals and resolve product and service issues.
- Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
- Partnered with team members to meet project objectives and deadlines.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to align on project goals and strategies.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
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.
- Created individual treatment goals based on client history and diagnosis to guide therapeutic interventions.
- Facilitated aftercare planning to ensure continued recovery following treatment.
- Maintained documentation of client progress to support informed decision-making within treatment team.
- 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.
- Coordinated case management services, developed individualized treatment plans, and linked clients and families to essential resources.
- Delivered crisis intervention services, effectively deescalating high-stress situations and facilitating access to necessary resources.
- Built trusting relationships with clients, fostering open dialogue about their experiences and challenges with 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 positive living environment, promoting resident independence and socialization.
- Delivered compassionate personal care, assisting with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting.
- Facilitated group activities that enhanced social interaction, skill-building, and emotional wellness.
- Enhanced residents'' quality of life by providing personalized care and support tailored to individual needs.
Education
Master of Science - Rehabilitation And Mental Health Counseling
Hofstra University
Uniondale, NY02-2028
Bachelor of Science - Community And Human Services
SUNY Empire State College
Saratoga Springs, NY08-2025
Skills
- Clinical assessment
- Care planning
- Treatment planning
- Crisis management
- Relapse prevention
- Motivational Interviewing
- Recovery support
- Client engagement
- Community referrals
- Team collaboration
- Critical thinking
- Problem-solving
Certification
- First Aid Certification
- [New York] Driver's License
- CPR/AED Certification
- [CASAC-T] [OASAS] [2021, December]
Timeline
CASAC
Risewell Community Services
04.2025 - Current
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
Master of Science - Rehabilitation And Mental Health Counseling
Hofstra University
Bachelor of Science - Community And Human Services
SUNY Empire State College