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Leon Jackson

Harvey,IL

Summary

Professional Substance Abuse Counselor with a Certified Alcohol and drug abuse Certification and passion for serving people. Dedicated to supporting patients in understanding emotional issues beneath substance abuse. Engaging and

encouraging counseling professional with 20 years of progressive employment working with criminal Justice and Diverse populations. Adept in clinical supervision for interns and unlicensed practitioners. Passionate about supporting and providing resources for individuals seeking recovery from substance abuse.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Substance Abuse Counselor

Westcare Sheridan
Sheridan, IL
03.2010 - Current
  • Led supportive group discussions and education sessions with alcohol and drug users and families.
  • Organized treatment projects that focused on problem solving skills and creative thinking.
  • Supported and counseled clients with drug and alcohol addiction.
  • Conducted chemical dependency program orientation sessions
  • Discussed with offenders how such issues as drug and alcohol abuse and anger management problems might have played roles in past criminal behavior
  • Conducted individual and group therapy sessions for outpatient clients.
  • Identified treatment goals based on individual diagnosis and history.
  • Developed client treatment plans based on research, clinical experience and client histories.
  • Maintained updated [Type] knowledge through continuing education and advanced training.

Substance Abuse Counselor

Habilitative Systems
West Chicago, IL
09.2006 - 03.2010
  • Led supportive group discussions and education sessions with alcohol and drug users clients on parole from Illinois Department of corrections.
  • Organized treatment projects that focused on problem solving skills and creative thinking.
  • Discussed with offenders how such issues as drug and alcohol abuse and anger management problems might have played roles in past criminal behavior
  • introduced clients to Cognitive Behavioral therapy, criminal and addictive in groups
  • Ran Therapeutic communtiy treatment in a criminal justice setting

Substance Abuse Counselor

Gateway Foundation Rehab Centers
West Chicago, IL
01.2004 - 09.2006
  • Conducted individual and group therapy sessions for outpatient clients.
  • Maintained thorough clinical treatment notes.
  • Conducted chemical dependency program orientation sessions
  • Supported and counseled clients with drug and alcohol addiction.

Substance Abuse Counselor Intern

woodlawn organization
Chicago, IL
03.2002 - 01.2004

Education

Associate of Applied Science -

Harold Washington College
30 East Lake Street
06.2003

Skills

  • Client Evaluation
  • Testing Specimens
  • Community Resources
  • Crisis Management

Timeline

Substance Abuse Counselor

Westcare Sheridan
03.2010 - Current

Substance Abuse Counselor

Habilitative Systems
09.2006 - 03.2010

Substance Abuse Counselor

Gateway Foundation Rehab Centers
01.2004 - 09.2006

Substance Abuse Counselor Intern

woodlawn organization
03.2002 - 01.2004

Associate of Applied Science -

Harold Washington College

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