Lisa West
Addiction counselor
Los Angeles, CA
Summary
Patient, compassionate Addiction Counselor with 7 years in helping people rediscover best versions of themselves and 15 years in personal recovery. Worked with treatment team to develop and implement effective plans for diverse groups of patients. Built rapport with individuals struggling with addiction and supported patients through entire process from intake through graduation from program.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Addiction Counselor
White Oak Recovery Center
Northridge, CA
01.2022 - Current
- Developed patient care plans and documented progress toward goals.
- Led individual and group counseling sessions to meet variety of therapeutic needs for recovering individuals.
- Assessed and treated patients through [Type] addictions, making referrals for comorbid conditions.
- Developed professional relationships with referring agencies to improve communication related to intakes and to increase business for facility.
- Offered professional, respectful therapy to addicted individuals with CBT, Solution Focused and Motivational Interviewing treatment methods.
Behavioral Health Technician
Inspire Malibu
Agoura Hills, CA
04.2021 - 12.2021
- Counseled and mentored clients on substance use and life choices.
- Took and monitored vital signs, administered medications and managed patient behavior.
- Assisted and counseled 6 patients daily.
- Searched resident belongings prior to and during stays.
Behavioral Health Technician
LifeSync Malibu Detox
Malibu, CA
07.2019 - 12.2020
- Built and maintained positive staff relationships to promote teamwork and better serve clients.
- Facilitated on-site activities, support groups and outings for clients.
- Medication observation and Documentation.
- Completed documentation for every incident and forwarded to correct personnel for review.
- Kept facility clean, performed basic maintenance and restocked supplies to support program needs.
Behavioral Health Technician
Creative Care Malibu
Malibu, CA
05.2016 - 07.2019
- Completed documentation for groups, shifts, incidents.
- Conducted client rounds every 30 min. for client care.
- Performed client intake procedures according to internal standards for new admissions.
- Medication Observation and count.
- Facilitated on-site activities, support groups and outings for clients.
Education
Addiction Counseling Certification - Addiction And Psychology
University of Rhode Island
Kingston, RINo Degree - Addiction Counseling Practicum CADC II
Pierce College
Woodland Hills, CABachelor of Arts - Communications And Psychology
University of Rhode Island
Kingston, RI12.1989
Skills
- Systemic Therapy
- Therapeutic Exercise
- Mental Health Support
- Individual and Group Therapy
- Addictions and Substance Abuse
- Client Coping Mechanisms
Certification
CADC II
Timeline
Addiction Counselor
White Oak Recovery Center
01.2022 - Current
Behavioral Health Technician
Inspire Malibu
04.2021 - 12.2021
Behavioral Health Technician
LifeSync Malibu Detox
07.2019 - 12.2020
Behavioral Health Technician
Creative Care Malibu
05.2016 - 07.2019
CADC II
Addiction Counseling Certification - Addiction And Psychology
University of Rhode Island
No Degree - Addiction Counseling Practicum CADC II
Pierce College
Bachelor of Arts - Communications And Psychology
University of Rhode Island
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