Leslie Teafatiller

• Developed individual treatment goals based on history and diagnosis.
• Provided counseling and support to clients with drug and alcohol abuse issues.
• Facilitated group and individual therapy in outpatient setting.
• Supported and assessed clients struggling with addiction or relationship issues and devised strategies based on client needs.
• Conducted individual and group counseling sessions to support client recovery and personal growth.
• Facilitated educational workshops on substance abuse prevention and coping strategies.
• Maintained accurate client records and documentation in compliance with regulations.
• Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate comprehensive care for clients.

• Recruiting and organizing a crew of 8-22 individuals to assist in building and taking down stage sets in different venues
• Working alongside different contractors and arranging crew members in different areas of the stage production; lighting, stage, sound, video board, loading and unloading of stage material
• Overseeing crew members time management, PPE in place, team involvement, record keeping.
• Assisted in setting up and dismantling stage equipment for performances.
• Coordinated with crew to ensure timely load-in and load-out processes.
• Worked with stage technicians set up and calibrate lighting, microphones and recording equipment.

• Texas offender’s re-entry Initiative (T.O.R.I), Presenting on a bi-weekly basis, in a public speaking type of forum while utilizing motivational, system’s and choice theory to encourage other individuals to change the way in which they cope and process change
• Collecting personal data, organize and interpret data to be used for grant writing and advocating
• Professional phone etiquette in scheduling new client referral’s and conducting the new client orientations
• Plan of action and needs/risks assessments performed in order to compile lists of resources and sources for clients
• Documented case notes and maintained accurate records in compliance with regulations.
• Educated clients on available services and self-advocacy strategies for better outcomes.
• Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive service delivery for clients.

• The ability to maintain flexibility while working with the other volunteer staff
• The intake position required greeting all clients upon entering, responsible for collecting information: medical history, family history or any disabilities
• Compile a collection of resources for the client and scheduling clients with appropriate links
• Picture identification would be created allowing the client to utilize more resources and services in the community
• Hygiene and clothing passes would be distributed and recorded
• Direct contact with clients recording accurately the number of clients receiving meals, farm to market produce, or clothing closet.

• Holding clients accountable during one-on-one counseling sessions
• Facilitating and Co-Facilitating Group counseling sessions by brainstorming topics such as overcoming barriers accompanied by substance abuse disorders
• Collaborated with other counseling staff in direct practice during the admission process, treatment planning, and clinical evaluation of new and current clients.

• Responsible for maintaining, safeguarding, monitoring, upholding the procedures and protocols of the facility for the safety of the clients and staff
• Responsible for maintaining and providing a therapeutic living environment free from scrutiny and harassment from the men and women
• Accompanying clients to medical appointments, substance abuse AA/NA meetings within the community
• Collaborated with the medical team and clinical team in medication administration and therapeutic activities
• Maintaining accurate client logs and documentation
• Collection of drug screen when requested by the Program Manager, analyzing the data collected, documenting results and initiating future consequences
• Upholding the clients’ accountability for their actions when they acted or spoke out of turn
• Often performing drug and alcohol testing
• Assisted with safeguarding the facility, while maintaining accurate count of the residents, transported clients back and forth to work
• Assist the staff with upholding the clients accountable
• Supervised medication administration with accurate client charting and progress notes in a timely manner.

• Dean's List 2020
• cum laude graduate

Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor Intern #36534 Effective