Linda S. Chambers
Clayton,NJ
Summary
Confident and highly organized individual with more than 3 years of experience as Primary Therapist with organization. Experienced in working with diverse cultures while managing multiple cases and overseeing clients.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Primary Therapist
Helping Hands Behavioral Health, Substance Abuse
09.2021 - Current
- Addiction and, Observed in-group therapy and assisted with facilitation of didactic lectures
- I assisted consumers with DUI screening and assistance with completing intake packages.
- Provided one-on-one and group therapy sessions to clients with various disorders.
- Facilitated group sessions with clients and encouraged participants to share stories in safe, confidential environment.
- Documented patient information, treatment plans, and patient responses.
Intern
Family Promise of Gloucester
09.2019 - 04.2020
- Outreach to Homeless Families
- Answering phones, recording intakes over the phone and setting up meetings for families to come into network
- Also assist families with referral services to other social service agencies, sit in on coordinator meetings and speak at schools about the work of the agency
- As an intern I’ve had the opportunity to prepare meals, talk with guests, play with children, help with homework, set up accommodations for overnight stays, coordinate donations or accompany guests to look for apartments.
Head Cook
Guardian Adult Medical Day Care
06.2009 - 12.2011
- Inspected freezer and refrigerator daily to check and maintain proper temperatures.
- Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces, and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
- Inspected kitchens to observe food preparation quality and service, food appearance, and cleanliness of production and service areas.
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
Residential Technician
Personalized Independent Living Opportunity
03.1998 - 06.2004
- Initially I served full-time on the Turnersville Campus residential setting and school setting with individuals, ages 23 and older
- In direct support, I assisted individuals with daily life skills in preparation to attend school or work
- I reported in individual daily logs of progress and assistance required
- Assisted students with class work and supervised activities
- Later I worked as the overnight supervisor with a staff of four
- I received a promotion to Assistant Manager in residential campus in Winslow Township.
Education
Master of Social Work -
Rutgers University, College of Arts & Science
Camden, NJBachelor of Arts - Social Work
Rutgers University, College of Arts & Science
Camden, NJAssociate - Arts and Sciences
Rowan College of Gloucester County
Sewell, NJAmerican Medical Certification Association HIPAA Compliance Billing & Coding Specialist Certification Electronic Health Records Specialist Medical Administrative Assistant Certification -
ASI Career Institute
Turnersville, NJSkills
- Client Management
- Group Sessions
- Critical Thinking
- Team Collaboration
- Self-Care Strategies
- Substance Abuse Awareness
- Treatment Plans
Timeline
Primary Therapist
Helping Hands Behavioral Health, Substance Abuse
09.2021 - Current
Intern
Family Promise of Gloucester
09.2019 - 04.2020
Head Cook
Guardian Adult Medical Day Care
06.2009 - 12.2011
Residential Technician
Personalized Independent Living Opportunity
03.1998 - 06.2004
Master of Social Work -
Rutgers University, College of Arts & Science
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work
Rutgers University, College of Arts & Science
Associate - Arts and Sciences
Rowan College of Gloucester County
American Medical Certification Association HIPAA Compliance Billing & Coding Specialist Certification Electronic Health Records Specialist Medical Administrative Assistant Certification -
ASI Career Institute
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