Lourdes Tayas
Forest Hills,NY
Summary
Compassionate, caring, empathetic Substance Use Specialist with 6 years of experience in residential and outpatient environments. Extremely skilled at building trust with diverse individuals to promote client honesty and growth during recovery processes. Friendly and engaging counseling professional seeking to pursue employment in treatment settings focused on substance use and mental health care.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
FTR-CASAC/Substance Use Specialist
Forestdale, Inc.
08.2021 - Current
- Provide assessment, Brief Intervention, counseling, relapse prevention, psycho-education, referrals to substance use treatment for adults and adolescents, with co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders.
- Work as part of multi-disciplinary team that strives to help individuals achieve their goals in recovery-focused environment
- Provide services for about 100 individuals and families.
- Provide findings/recommendations, screenings, observations, interviews, and DSM-5.
- Collaborated treatment goals based on individual diagnosis and history.
- Facilitated referrals for urine samples from clients to test for substances.
- Provided test results and recommendations.
- Supported and counseled clients and families with drug and alcohol addiction.
- Implemented evidence-based - MI, SBIRT, CBT, strength-based, and culturally sensitive approaches.
- Attended mandatory training and Conferences.
- Maintained thorough, accurate notes,
- Educated clients on detox, intoxication, withdrawals, medications, recovery, coping skills, and community resources.
FTR- CASAC Specialist
Sheltering Arms Children And Family Services
09.2018 - 06.2020
- Provide assessment, Brief Intervention, counseling, relapse prevention, psycho-education, referrals to substance use treatment for adults and adolescents with co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders.
- Provide 200 services to home and agency facilities.
- Provide findings/recommendations, screenings, observations, and interviews.
- Work as part of multi-disciplinary team which strives to help individuals and families achieve their goals in a recovery-focused environment.
- Collaborated with clients on treatment plans based on identified goals, diagnosis, and history.
- Conduct toxicology screenings and maintained and analyzed results.
- Supported and counseled clients and families with drug and alcohol addiction individual and group counseling, relapse prevention, and psycho-education. Educated clients on detox, intoxication, withdrawal, medications, addiction, recovery, coping skills, and community resources.
- Scheduled and confirmed patient appointments.
- Utilized evidence-based - MI, SB IRT, CBT, strength-based, and culturally competent approaches.
- Coordinated between clients and other agencies to ensure best treatment.
House Monitor
Anchor House, Inc.
01.2016 - 06.2017
- Administered medications.
- Completed intakes.
- Conducted room searches.
- Process and search client's belongings and clothing.
- Executed risk assessment and mitigation strategy.
- Monitored behavior in individual and group sessions and intervened when necessary.
- Documented all patient information including service plans, treatment reports, and progress notes.
- Directed emergency response in crises to defuse tensions and prevent violence.
- Responded to crises when severe mental health and behavioral issues arose.
- Determined clients' risk of self-harm or other dangerous behaviors.
- Assisted clients in exploring feelings and understanding behaviors.
- Educated clients on available community resources, fostering a sense of empowerment and self-sufficiency.
- Listened to clients' concerns and provided encouragement and support.
- Provided crisis intervention services to individuals experiencing acute distress or dangerous situations.
- Escorted individuals or group of clients to entertainment, house of worship, fitness, medical appointments and or hospitals.
- Facilitated weekly group sessions to encourage self-reflection and problem-solving and growth.
- Acted as a client advocate to coordinate required services or resolve emergency problem in crises.
- Assisted house counselors and other specialists.
Education
Master of Social Work - Clinical Social Work
Alliance Univeristy
Manhattan, New York05.2023
CASAC 350-Hour Education And Training
Outreach Training Institute
Queens, New York11.2015
Bachelor of Science - Economics
Polytechnic University of The Philippines
Manila, Philippines05.1979
Skills
- Crisis management
- Community resources
- Relationship building
- Documentation management
- Interpersonal Skills
- Effective Communication
- Problem-Solving
- Time Management
- Team Collaboration
- Attention to Detail
- Relationship building
- Interpersonal Skills
- Cultural Awareness
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Research
- Fluent in Tagalog
Certification
Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor - Advanced Counselor
Effective Date: 02/02/2024
Expiration Date: 02/01/2027
Credential Number: 34768
Timeline
FTR-CASAC/Substance Use Specialist
Forestdale, Inc.
08.2021 - Current
FTR- CASAC Specialist
Sheltering Arms Children And Family Services
09.2018 - 06.2020
House Monitor
Anchor House, Inc.
01.2016 - 06.2017
Master of Social Work - Clinical Social Work
Alliance Univeristy
CASAC 350-Hour Education And Training
Outreach Training Institute
Bachelor of Science - Economics
Polytechnic University of The Philippines
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