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Leslie Barajas

Salem,OR

Summary

Compassionate Addiction Counselor possessing specialized skills in motivational interviewing, and relapse prevention planning. Excel in empathy, active listening, and communication, ensuring effective client support and advocacy. Strong work ethic and adaptable professional with proactive attitude and the ability to learn quickly.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Office Administrative III

The ARCHES Project
Salem, OR
06.2022 - 04.2024
  • Directed clients and guests to correct departments, rooms, and staff members.
  • Organized files, developed spreadsheets, faxed reports and scanned documents, maintaining front desk and reception area in neat and organized fashion.
  • Assisted with scheduling meetings and appointments for the office staff.
  • Main point of contact for housing assessments, rent well applications, as well as processing mail and packages for clients and staff.
  • Entered new client data into HMIS for services being received within the company.
  • Used trauma-informed care to create and maintain relationships, as well as build rapport with clients.

CADC Intern

Solutions Group NW
Beaverton, OR
09.2018 - 07.2021
  • Assisted front desk operations including client check-in, payment processing, insurance uploads, and managing multi-line phone system.
  • Led weekly therapy and education sessions, and created monthly status reports for court updates.
  • Conducted client intakes, discussed care levels with supervisor, and developed individualized treatment plans.
  • Utilized evidence-based treatments such as motivational interviewing
  • Aided in the development of a Spanish-speaking program, all while under the supervision of the executive director.

Receptionist

Options Counseling & Family Services
Salem, OR
11.2020 - 01.2021
  • Performed data entry tasks into various computer systems accurately and promptly.
  • Handled mail distribution, including sorting and forwarding incoming mail and preparing outgoing mail.
  • Verified insurance coverage before patients' visits/services.
  • Utilized job-related software to prepare change of address records and issue service discontinuance orders.
  • Greeted customers to determine wants or needs.

Education

Associate of Arts - Alcohol And Drug Counceling

Portland Community College
Portland, OR
06-2019

Skills

  • Data management
  • Task prioritization
  • Organization and time management
  • Client advocacy
  • Continuing education
  • Relapse prevention
  • Group facilitation
  • File management
  • Individual counseling

Certification

  • CADC I

Timeline

Office Administrative III

The ARCHES Project
06.2022 - 04.2024

Receptionist

Options Counseling & Family Services
11.2020 - 01.2021

CADC Intern

Solutions Group NW
09.2018 - 07.2021

Associate of Arts - Alcohol And Drug Counceling

Portland Community College

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