Lucil'e Lowe
Lima, Oh,OH
Summary
Accomplished Substance Abuse Counselor with a proven track record at Lima UMADAOP, Inc., adept in Case Management and Motivational Interviewing. Spearheaded innovative treatment plans, enhancing client recovery rates by integrating multicultural competence and crisis intervention skills. Excelled in leading teams and improving client outcomes through effective addiction assessment and referral coordination. Hardworking, passionate, organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Substance Abuse Counselor
Lima UMADAOP, Inc.
03.2022 - Current
- Developed individual treatment goals based on history and diagnosis.
- Provided comprehensive case management services, created treatment plans, and connected clients and families to appropriate resources.
- Developed goal-oriented psychoeducational and activity therapy groups to improve clients' level of functioning.
- Facilitated group and individual therapy in outpatient setting.
- Provided counseling and support to clients with drug and alcohol abuse issues. Assisted with the navigation of MAT (medication Assisted Treatment) programming for individual clients.
- Supported aftercare planning for continued recovery after treatment.
- Provided crisis intervention to address clients' immediate needs and prevent harmful behaviors.
- Completed required documentation for continued therapy coverage by insurance companies to meet deadlines.
- Kept accurate and detailed records to track and document client progress.
- Used knowledge of different treatment modalities to provide clients with individualized options for successful outcomes.
- Displayed sensitivity to cultural and linguistic needs of clients and families served.
- Utilized Motivational Interviewing, Trauma Informed Care, and Anger Management behavioral strategies to promote adherence to care plans, adoption of healthy behaviors and engagement in self-care.
- Acted as a team leader in group projects, delegating tasks and providing feedback.
Substance Abuse Counselor
BrightView
03.2021 - 03.2022
- Developed individual treatment goals based on history and diagnosis.
- Provided comprehensive case management services, created treatment plans, and connected clients and families to appropriate resources.
- Developed goal-oriented psychoeducational and activity therapy groups to improve clients' level of functioning.
- Facilitated group and individual therapy in outpatient setting.
- Kept accurate and detailed records to track and document client progress.
- Acted as a team leader in group projects, delegating tasks and providing feedback.
SUD Treatment Coordinator/Housing Specialist
Lima UMADAOP, Inc.
09.2011 - 03.2021
- Performed in team leader capacity and organized all treatment and placement activities.
- Researched billing issues, scheduled appointments and verified insurance coverage.
- Directed patient care by organizing schedules and day-to-day activities for 10 employees.
- Substances Abuse Treatment Coordinator, responsible for overseeing all client cases, reporting to Executive Director the weekly progress reports, production activity, status of client's insurance and be able to respond to inquiries concerning agency and client status/function.
- Outpatient Treatment Services, which include Case Management, Individual Counseling, and Group facilitation.
- Complete insurance Pre-Authorizations/out of network contracts.
- Document case related data in accordance with licensure requirements and/or agency procedures, record/document behavioral, and treatment episodes, also transfers/discharges/terminations, per Medication Assisted Treatment requirements and the ASAM level of care criteria.
- Upheld confidentiality requirements and regulatory compliance guidelines.
- Worked closely with clients to deliver excellent and direct individualized treatment/care.
- Attend staff meetings with treatment and administration personnel.
- Attend and participate in area community meetings to show support and elevate agency representation.
- Residential Treatment.
- Case Management.
- Group Counseling.
- Document case related data in accordance with licensure requirements/agency policy.
- Supervised housing program (Scattered Sites, Recovery Transitional, and Residential Treatment).
Education
Master of Arts - Professional Clinical Counseling
Winebrenner Theological Seminary
Findlay, OH06.2025
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work
Bluffton University
Bluffton, OH05.2015
Associate of Arts - Human Services Technology
James A Rhodes State College
Lima, OH06.2012
Skills
- 12-Step Program Knowledge
- Relapse Prevention
- Motivational Interviewing
- Substance Use Screening/Biopsychosocial/Addiction Assessment
- Dual Diagnosis /Medication-Assisted Treatment
- Crisis Intervention/Crisis Management
- Multicultural Competence
- Anger Management
Timeline
Substance Abuse Counselor
Lima UMADAOP, Inc.
03.2022 - Current
Substance Abuse Counselor
BrightView
03.2021 - 03.2022
SUD Treatment Coordinator/Housing Specialist
Lima UMADAOP, Inc.
09.2011 - 03.2021
Master of Arts - Professional Clinical Counseling
Winebrenner Theological Seminary
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work
Bluffton University
Associate of Arts - Human Services Technology
James A Rhodes State College
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