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Louise Williams

LW10449@GMAIL.COM
Dothan

Summary

Caring, empathetic Mental Health/Substance Abuse Counselor with over 15 years of experience. Exceptionally talented at building rapport with different patient groups to encourage honesty and growth in recovery from substance abuse. Desire to seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.

Work History

Mental Health Professional, Graceville Correctional Facility
11.2016 - Current
  • Developed methods, approaches, and/or procedures to meet program requirements and client's needs
  • Conducted client assessment and evaluation using psychosocial instruments
  • Provided individual and group counseling sessions
  • Developed and implemented treatment plans for clients with substance abuse issues
  • Conducted intakes, interviews and orientation for new admissions
  • Managed and maintained case review files
  • Reviewed and documented clients' progress
  • Referred to medical or mental health if needed
  • Assisted with the development of aftercare planning
  • Served as the staff contact person for aa/na support group

Substance Abuse Counselor

MedMark Treatment Center
07.2014 - 09.2016
  • Provided Individual and Group Counseling
  • Completed assessments and Pre-Screenings
  • Assisted patients with the development of treatment plans
  • Monitored patient drug screens and methadone compliance

Clinical Coordinator

Dove Vocational Academy
02.2013 - 04.2014
  • Completing required assessments, and provisions of individual, group and family therapy
  • Coordinated and implemented behavioral management program
  • Trained Direct Care Staff in the behavioral management program
  • Monitored overall course of treatment services, and convening treatment team meetings as scheduled or needed
  • Developed and implemented an adolescent's transition plan and for liaison with DJJ, ADM and/or the Office of Family Safety and Preservation

Addiction Treatment Counselor

Graceville Correctional Facility
06.2011 - 02.2013
  • Served as a counselor for intensive outpatients model program
  • Developed methods, approaches, and/or procedures to meet program requirements and client's needs
  • Conducted client assessment and evaluation using psychosocial instruments
  • Provided individual and group counseling sessions
  • Developed and implemented treatment plans for clients with substance abuse issues
  • Conducted intakes, interviews and orientation for new admissions
  • Managed and maintained case review files
  • Reviewed and documented clients' progress
  • Referred to medical or mental health if needed
  • Assisted with the development of after case planning
  • Served as the staff contact person for aa/na support group

Director/Mental Health Therapist

Spectra-Care Mental Health System
04.2010 - 10.2010
  • Provided individual, family and group psychotherapy to a caseload of 100+ clients with a mental health diagnosis
  • Served as the program director and supervised up to 7 employees
  • Coordinated and implemented the treatment plan as prescribed
  • Performed crisis counseling/intervention and conflict resolution
  • Served on the crisis help line
  • Developed rapport with clients in efforts to facilitate treatment
  • Served as a liaison and advocate for Henry County outpatient clinic for clients with the community resources and the public

Director/Program Coordinator

Day Treatment Spectra, Care Mental health System
05.2005 - 04.2010
  • Supervised up to 7 employees
  • Completed intakes/assessments for up to 36 clients
  • Provided daily group therapy, social skills, recreational skills and meals for 4 hours
  • Supervised, managed and maintained medication compliance
  • Maintained the program budget and ordering supplies and equipment
  • Served as the apartment supervisor for 10 residents
  • Received case management supervisor's training and completed trained certification on child and adolescent needs and strengths

Mental Health Therapist

Laurel Oaks Behavioral Health Center
05.2004 - 05.2005
  • Counseled a caseload of 12 intensive residential girls to help them to learn to process traumatic events in their lives
  • Facilitated family sessions with the families of the victims of abuse to help them explore their feeling and begin the healing process
  • Collaborated with the department of human resources and guardian ad litem in developing plans for treatment
  • Assessed and provided crisis counseling to suicidal/homicidal clients

Mental Health Therapist

Montgomery Area Mental Health Authority
01.1996 - 01.2004
  • Provided individual, family and group outpatient therapy to children and adolescents
  • Assisted school counselors in the treatment of children and adolescents on coping with their feelings and behavior
  • Completed intakes, assessments, treatment plans, and evaluation
  • Maintained progress notes met with supervisor for weekly staffing
  • Member of county multi-disciplinary team
  • Referred clients for inpatient treatment
  • Referred clients for inpatient treatment
  • Conducted presentations to schools, teens, and the department of human resources on the need for counseling

Education

M.S. - General Counseling

Alabama State University

B.S. - Psychology

Alabama State University

M.S. - Human Resource Management

Troy University

Skills

  • Group Therapy
  • Addiction Counseling
  • Crisis Intervention
  • Individual/Group Counseling
  • Behavioral Therapy

Additional Information

  • CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES , Driver's License, Licensed Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern

Timeline

Mental Health Professional, Graceville Correctional Facility
11.2016 - Current

Substance Abuse Counselor

MedMark Treatment Center
07.2014 - 09.2016

Clinical Coordinator

Dove Vocational Academy
02.2013 - 04.2014

Addiction Treatment Counselor

Graceville Correctional Facility
06.2011 - 02.2013

Director/Mental Health Therapist

Spectra-Care Mental Health System
04.2010 - 10.2010

Director/Program Coordinator

Day Treatment Spectra, Care Mental health System
05.2005 - 04.2010

Mental Health Therapist

Laurel Oaks Behavioral Health Center
05.2004 - 05.2005

Mental Health Therapist

Montgomery Area Mental Health Authority
01.1996 - 01.2004

M.S. - General Counseling

Alabama State University

B.S. - Psychology

Alabama State University

M.S. - Human Resource Management

Troy University

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