Resourceful counseling professional with experience in providing individual and group support to help clients suffering from substance abuse issues. Skilled in developing and implementing treatment plans, conducting assessments and providing referrals to external resources. Committed to advocating for client rights and helping build positive coping skills.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Substance Abuse Counselor
Worcester County Health Department
04.2024 - Current
Developed goal-oriented psychoeducational and activity therapy groups to improve clients' level of functioning.
Provided comprehensive case management services, created treatment plans, and connected clients and families to appropriate resources.
Developed individual treatment goals based on history and diagnosis.
Facilitated group and individual therapy in outpatient setting.
Provided counseling and support to clients with drug and alcohol abuse issues.
Monitored client progress to make necessary adjustments for client success.
Completed required documentation for continued therapy coverage by insurance companies to meet deadlines.
Student Intern
Cove Recovery, LLC.
01.2023 - 04.2023
Communicated effectively with faculty and staff and accepted critiques and suggestions for areas of improvement.
Reported back to instructor to receive day-to-day tasks and responsibilities.
Prepared and organized files, spreadsheets, and reports.
Explored new technologies and approaches to streamline processes.
Observed both Substance Abuse Individual Outpatient sessions and led an Intensive Outpatient group once a week.
Education
Bachelor's of Social Work - Social Work
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN
01.2025
Associate of Applied Science - Chemical Dependency Counseling
Wor-Wic Community College
Salisbury, MD
05.2023
Skills
Individual Counseling
Individual Therapy
Providing community referrals
Clinical assessment
Specimen testing
Case Management
Community Resources
Clinical Documentation
Goal Setting
Client Confidentiality
Timeline
Substance Abuse Counselor
Worcester County Health Department
04.2024 - Current
Student Intern
Cove Recovery, LLC.
01.2023 - 04.2023
Bachelor's of Social Work - Social Work
Walden University
Associate of Applied Science - Chemical Dependency Counseling
Wor-Wic Community College
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