Lisa Thorpe
Neptune,New Jersey
Summary
Passionate Empathetic Licensed
Substance Abuse Counselor; Seeks A Position to Utiilize My Clinical skills; Empower and Instill Hope in The Lives of Those struggling with Addiction ; Seeking Treatment For Substance Use and Co- Occurring Disorders.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Counselor
The Counseling Center
Toms River, NJ
07.2023 - Current
- Assisted clients in setting realistic goals, developing action plans, and monitoring progress towards achievement.
- Maintained accurate documentation of client interactions, assessments, and progress notes for effective case management.
- Improved client satisfaction through consistent communication, empathy, and understanding of their unique challenges.
- Guided clients in developing skills and strategies for dealing with problems.
- Utilized motivational interviewing techniques to encourage positive change in clients'' lives.
- Developed individualized counseling plans for clients to incorporate short-term and long-term goals.
- Used cognitive behavior therapy to assist clients in recognizing and redirecting negative thoughts patterns
- Established trusting therapeutic alliances with clients through empathetic listening, validation, and unconditional positive regard.
Intensive In-Home Counselor
Virtue Cares Inc
Edison, NJ 08817
05.2022 - Current
- Provide In Home Counseling to adolescents
- Complete Intake Assessment with families
- Implement Play and Art Therapy Techniques with youth
- Document Progress Notes in CYBER
Substance Abuse Counselor
CFG Health
Marlton, NJ
07.2022 - 10.2022
- Implemented referral process to assist participants with access to MAT Services in the Community
- Conducted individual and group therapy sessions for incarcerated men and women in The MAT Program in a Correctional Facility
- Guided participants in developing skills or strategies for dealing with problems
- Assessed participants through ASI Lite
- Documented Individual and Group Progress Notes
Primary Therapist
SeaCrest Recovery Center
Eatontown, NJ
12.2021 - 06.2022
- Complete BIO/PSY/SOC Assessment with patients
- Develop Treatment Plan with Patients based on ASAM.
- Provide Individual and Group sessions with adults ( men, women) with alcohol and drug issues.
- Verified authorization of services for patients through completing concurrent reviews for insurance companies.
- Documented progress notes
- Complete discharge /aftercare planning
Clinical Supervisor
Pinnacle / Middletown Medical
Middletown, NJ
09.2020 - 11.2021
- Provide Clinical Supervision to Counselor/Counselor Interns; pertaining to 12 Core Functions.
- Collaborate with colleagues and management to implement best practice services to the clients we serve
- Review Treatment Plans, Discharge Plans,Outcome Assessments,BIO/PSY/SOC, Case Notes, Safety Plans, Clinical updates, Phase Advancements and other Clinical Documentation
- Contact, schedule and interview prospective candidates for employment
- Utilize Methasoft EHS to Manage Client Charts
- Participate in Clinical Supervision, Training, and Treatment Team Meetings
- Complete Incident Reports, IDP Plans and Evaluations and other documentation.
Mental Health/ Substance Abuse Counselor
Paterson Community Health Center
Paterson, NJ
05.2018 - 11.2019
- Provided Brief Consultation to patients pertaining to Substance Use and Mental Health Concerns.
- Administered Screening Tools ( DAST-10, PHQ-2, PHQ-9, AUDIT) and provided referrals to patients.
- Met with clients at RE- Entry Program (Presentation, 1:1 sessions) 2x weekly; documented in RE-Entry log
- Completed Health Start and PRA for Pregnant Women, documented in OB logs and Antepartum
- Scheduled appointments and Completed Notes in EHS, documented in Mental Health Log.
- Collaborated with Treatment Providers to facilitate referral process
- Completed applications for NJFamily Care Presumptive Eligibility for Pregnant Women
Substance Abuse Counselor
AIDS Resource Foundation ( The Salon)
Elizabeth, NJ
05.2018 - 11.2018
- Provided Substance Abuse Services as a Consultant; Individual and Group Sessions and Referrals.
- Completed Assessments and Progress Notes (in Quick Base)
- Developed Treatment Plans with residents and Group Curriculum
Intensive In Home Counselor
Community YMCA
Eatontown, NJ
01.2017 - 11.2018
- Counseled Adults and Children In- Home with various Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders and other life experiences
- Developed Treatment Plans
- Completed Bio/Psy/Soc Assessments, Progress Notes and other documentation in EVOL
- Collaborated with referring agencies
Licensed Clinician, II
Catholic Charities ( Project Free)
Neptune , NJ
12.2016 - 08.2017
- Provided Individual and Group Sessions
- Completed Assessments and Discharges in NJSAMS
- Developed Treatment Plans based on LOCI, problem list, client histories and clinical experience
- Managed Client care needs and collaborated with referring agencies
- Completed Progress and group and other Treatment documentation
Case Manager
Unity Place Of Monmouth County( Forrmerly Guiding Light
Fort Monmouth, NJ
05.2011 - 09.2016
- Developed and implemented Treatment Plans
- Facilitated Psycheducation groups
- Completed and maintained client records
- Acted as client advocate to coordinate required services or to resolve emergency issues in crisis situations
Counselor Intern
Catholic Charities ( Project Free)
Neptune, NJ
09.2012 - 05.2014
- Counseled clients individually or in group sessions
- Developed Treatment Plans based on LOCI, Problem list, and client histories
- Participated in Case Conferences, Staff Meetings, and Supervision
- Prepared cases for monthly DCPP Consortium Meetings, Completed discharge summaries and continuing care Plans
- Gained knowledge in NJSAMS Admissions and Discharges
Treatment Associate
New Hope Foundation
Marlboro, NJ
05.2009 - 05.2011
- Completed Bio/Psy/Soc, NJSAMS Admissions and Discharges
- Facilitated Meditation Group
- Monitored clients on Detox Unit, assisted in maintaining an atmosphere of recovery
Education
Masters - Mental Health Counseling W/ Substance Abuse Specialization
Monmouth University
West Long Branch, NJ05.2014
Bachelors - Psychology
Georgian Court University
Lakewood, NJ05.2011
Associates - Human Service W/ Addiction Studies
Brookdale Community College
Lincroft, NJ05.2009
Skills
- Motivational Interviewing
- Documentation
- Group and Individual Counseling
- Maintain Records
- Client Care
- Screening, Assessment, Referrals
- EHS
- NJSAMS, ASAM
Certification
- Licensed Clinical Alcohol Drug Counselor LCADC
- Licensed Associate Counselor LAC
- Certified Clinical Supervisor CC
Timeline
Counselor
The Counseling Center
07.2023 - Current
Substance Abuse Counselor
CFG Health
07.2022 - 10.2022
Intensive In-Home Counselor
Virtue Cares Inc
05.2022 - Current
Primary Therapist
SeaCrest Recovery Center
12.2021 - 06.2022
Clinical Supervisor
Pinnacle / Middletown Medical
09.2020 - 11.2021
Mental Health/ Substance Abuse Counselor
Paterson Community Health Center
05.2018 - 11.2019
Substance Abuse Counselor
AIDS Resource Foundation ( The Salon)
05.2018 - 11.2018
Intensive In Home Counselor
Community YMCA
01.2017 - 11.2018
Licensed Clinician, II
Catholic Charities ( Project Free)
12.2016 - 08.2017
Counselor Intern
Catholic Charities ( Project Free)
09.2012 - 05.2014
Case Manager
Unity Place Of Monmouth County( Forrmerly Guiding Light
05.2011 - 09.2016
Treatment Associate
New Hope Foundation
05.2009 - 05.2011
Masters - Mental Health Counseling W/ Substance Abuse Specialization
Monmouth University
Bachelors - Psychology
Georgian Court University
Associates - Human Service W/ Addiction Studies
Brookdale Community College