Years of professional experience
Lisa Monteith
York,SC
Summary
Skilled counselor with strong background in helping clients with substance use disorders, as well as Mental Health issues, overcome personal challenges and cope with triggering situations. Focused on facilitating exploration of issues, developing individualized plans and developing important skills. Licensed by South Carolina. Reliable employee seeking Counseling position . Offering excellent communication and good judgement.
Overview
30
30
4
4
Certification
Work History
Clinical Counselor
Keystone Substance Abuse Services
Rock Hill, SC
- Compiled detailed client histories using intake forms, interviews and assessments to build complete picture for determining optimal therapeutic approaches.
- Assisted clients with gaining insights, establishing clear goals and planning strategies to reach personal targets.
- Offered individual and group outpatient therapy to adult clients with substance use D/O as well as a wide range of psychological problems.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary treatment team to discuss treatment plans, progress and discharge decisions.
- Maintained confidential records related to individual patient treatment.
- Formulated comprehensive diagnosis and treatment plans to facilitate and optimize follow-up by conducting thorough clinical interviews.
- Managed caseload of patients with substance dependence and co-occurring Axis I and Axis II disorders.
- Linked clients to other programs and community agencies to enhance treatment processes.
Licensed Professional Counselor
York County Adult Drug Court
York, SC
02.2002 - Current
- Used cognitive behavior therapy in a group setting to assist clients in recognizing and redirecting poor habits.
Licensed Clinical Counselor/Treatment Director
Hazel Pittman Center
Chester , S.C.
10.1999 - 10.2021
- Compiled detailed client histories using intake forms, interviews and assessments to build complete picture for determining optimal therapeutic approaches.
- Collected information about individuals or clients using interviews, observational techniques and other assessment methods.
- Assisted clients with gaining insights, establishing clear goals and planning strategies to reach personal targets.
- Counseled individuals, groups or families to help understand problems, deal with crisis situations and develop realistic action plans.
- Scheduled, organized and delivered comprehensive presentations on effective treatment of substance abuse, anxiety, anger and cognitive-behavioral skills to manage negative emotions.
- Wrote reports on clients and maintained required paperwork.
- Referred clients to other specialists, institutions or support services as necessary.
- Helped clients obtain outside specialist services by coordinating referrals and advising on options.
- Recruited, hired and trained staff, providing direct supervision, ongoing staff development and continuing education to employees.
Education
No Degree - Social Work/Psychology
Gaston College
Dallas, NCMaster of Education - Counseling Psychology
Winthrop College
Rock Hill, SC05.1987
Bachelor of Social Work - Social Work
Winthrop College
Rock Hill, SC12.1982
Skills
- Skilled in intake interviewing
- Biopsychosocial assessments
- CBT counseling
- Adept at treatment and discharge planning
- South Carolina Professional Counselor Licensure
Certification
- LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor
- Licensed Addictions Counselor
- Master Addiction Counselor
- Certified Supervisor
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