Jessica Williams
Newberg
Summary
Compassionate, patient-centered and trauma-informed residential substance use disorder counselor with extensive knowledge of counseling principles and practices, seeking to expand their skillset and experience in an outpatient setting. Adept at creating individualized treatment plans, leading group therapy sessions, providing individual counseling and case management, and navigating patient crises. Committed to creating safe, supportive environment for all patients, with the ability to work independently, collaboratively, and across teams.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
SUD Counselor II
Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation
01.2022 - 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.
- Educated clients on available community resources, fostering a sense of empowerment and selfsufficiency.
- Improved client satisfaction through consistent communication, empathy, and understanding of their unique challenges.
ADA Point Person
Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation
10.2019 - 01.2022
- Collaborated with clients to identify ADA accommodation needs and preferences.
- Identified, coordinated and facilitated ADA accommodations for incoming clients.
- Communicated all ADA needs, accommodations, and staff responsibility for supporting accommodations with all HBFF staff, site-wide.
- Ensured equal opportunity for all clients to participate fully in treatment and programming with appropriate ADA accommodations to do so.
- Assessed all ADA-identified clients within three days of admission, or within 24 hours of discovering ADA need if post-admission for accommodation, followed by weekly meetings to evaluate efficiency of implemented accommodations.
Clinical Intern
Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation
01.2021 - 12.2021
- Participated in regular supervision sessions, receiving feedback to improve professional skills and knowledge continually.
- Supported clinical teams by performing delegated tasks such as group facilitation, clinical documentation, and direct patient support.
- Adapted quickly to changes in clinical settings or protocols while maintaining high standards of care delivery consistently.
- Utilized critical thinking skills when encountering challenging situations that required immediate attention or intervention.
Addiction Technician II
Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation, Newberg
07.2019 - 12.2021
- Supported the recovery of HBFF patients through individual interactions, group facilitation, administrative assistance, and crisis intervention.
- Implemented specific interventions to decrease behavior excesses and increase behavioral deficits.
- Maintained high level of patient confidentiality to comply with all federal and company regulations.
- Improved patient recovery rates by providing individualized care and support throughout the addiction treatment process.
- Contributed to a positive organizational culture by engaging in professional development opportunities, maintaining open lines of communication with colleagues and supervisors.
Education
Master of Arts - Integrated Co-Occurring Disorders Counseling
Hazelden Graduate School of Addiction Studies
Center City, MN04.2022
Bachelor of Science - Pyschology
Western Oregon University
Monmouth, Oregon06.2019
High School Diploma -
Newberg High School
Newberg, OR06.2013
Skills
- CADC I
- Group counseling
- Individual counseling
- Clinical documentation
- Crisis intervention and de-escalation
- Planning and coordination
- Written communication
- Cross team collaboration
- Motivational interviewing
- Patient-centered and trauma-informed
- Animal-Assisted Programming Handler
- Multicultural competence
Timeline
SUD Counselor II
Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation
01.2022 - Current
Clinical Intern
Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation
01.2021 - 12.2021
ADA Point Person
Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation
10.2019 - 01.2022
Addiction Technician II
Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation, Newberg
07.2019 - 12.2021
Master of Arts - Integrated Co-Occurring Disorders Counseling
Hazelden Graduate School of Addiction Studies
Bachelor of Science - Pyschology
Western Oregon University
High School Diploma -
Newberg High School
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