Marcie Trier

• Programmatic planning & policy development & implementation of child welfare services within the Family Programs Office.
• Employed as a licensed clinician responding to suicide crisis calls and mental health emergencies in the state of Nevada.
• Completed comprehensive assessments of clients' substance abuse history and treatment requirements to develop individualized treatment plans for children, parents and families.
• Developed referral process to assist client access to special programs and services.
• Provide assessment tools utilizing CUMHA, CAT, CASI, ASAM, CANS and other developmental and evaluation tools.
• Developed client treatment plans based on research, clinical experience and client histories.
• Facilitated psychiatric hospitalization and coordination of care with ER doctors and nurses.

• Worked collaboratively w/Clark County Family Treatment Court & DFS to treat Parents involved in the Drug Court System.
• Educated patients on detox and withdrawal, medications, addiction, recovery, coping skills and community resources.
• Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
• Supported and counseled clients with drug and alcohol addiction.
• Identified problem areas impacting participants' ability to successfully complete treatment.
• Completed comprehensive assessments of clients' substance abuse history and treatment requirements to develop individualized treatment plans.
• Identified treatment goals based on individual diagnosis and history.
• Led supportive group discussions and education sessions with alcohol and drug users and families.
• Assessed patients in active drug and alcohol withdrawal and provided interventions to manage physical and psychological withdrawal symptoms.
• Conducted individual and group therapy sessions for outpatient clients.

As the DUI (drug and alcohol intervention specialist) counselor my role entailed meeting with clients to provide direct clinical services including individual, couples and group counseling. Multiple duties also involved working with the treatment team to evaluate client health and substance abuse problems and comprehensive and ongoing assessments. As the lead facilitator for the drug and alcohol intervention program, daily group therapy sessions at a maximum of 25 clients per group teaching clients coping mechanisms, drug and alcohol awareness and exploration into personal issues, anger management, relapse prevention and grief and loss. Routine daily case note documentation and assessments were maintained with clarity and consistent updates. Setting up aftercare plans, referring clients to support groups like AA and NA, meeting with family members to teach and educate on emotional support and guidance. In addition to this, my work involved being the DUI educator and counselor for Arizona state mandated DUI treatment and Diversion court mandated treatment providing group and individual counseling addressing drug and alcohol barriers due to legal ramifications.

My professional role entailed care coordination for clients in the Young Adult Program. Multiple duties involved providing assessments, completing Intakes, ASAM's, Demographics, Trauma Inventories, Suicide Assessments and inventories, Annual Updates and multiple other tasks. As a Recovery Counselor, my role encompassed facilitating process groups of Social Skills, Life Skills and Peer Support groups as well as group process of substance abuse, relationship abuse, suicidal ideation, adolescent development, self-esteem, grief and loss and other related issues for Young Adults and Adults for the Developmentally Disabled program. As a Certified Peer Support Specialist my additional roles included coaching, mentoring and empowering youths to focus on goal driven activities, embracing their strengths and weakness, enabling them to follow through with medication management and improving their health and wellness to their satisfaction. Most importantly providing hope and encouragement in an unpredictable and challenging world.

As the acting LADC therapist (under supervision) my role involved maintaining a case load under the Oklahoma City Drug Court program. My duties included Facilitating state mandated daily intensive group therapy sessions of 8 clients per session using SAMHSA curriculum.  Assisted in managing clients/adults in the Drug Court System. Group topics led were on Relapse Prevention, Substance Abuse, Anger Management, Suicide & Depression, Grief and Loss, Successful Parenting and Drug Court. In addition, my role involved facilitating  Child Therapy Groups at the Marcus Garvey Elementary School for 3rd and 4th graders in groups of 8 individuals focusing on Grief and Loss and Child Development. As a therapist my position also called for completing one on one individual counseling sessions addressing substance abuse and mental health as state mandated by the Oklahoma drug court system.

As a professional counselor/therapist my role involved providing substance abuse and mental health therapy with a focus on co-occurring disorders in a private practice setting utilizing an integrated theoretical approach to clients suffering from mental health and chemical dependency issues. Maintained a case load of 14 families and/or individuals. Provided individualized treatment plans for cases utilizing DSM IV diagnosis and humanistic/existential theoretical orientation.
Received professional supervision under Dr. Steve Calvin Ph.D as a counseling profession.

Employed as the Mental Health Counselor & Case Manager for homeless families in the Seattle Metropolitan area. Supervised case loads of 25 families providing daily counseling sessions and care management enabling them to become independent and self-sufficient by obtaining permanent housing, self-sufficiency through community service referral and life skills development. As a counselor my role involved multiple duties to empower each individual and family member to reach their highest potential. Provided counseling group therapy and individual counseling services for families and individuals with drug and alcohol dependency and mental health issues. Instructed Parenting Classes and Life Skills Classes for parents in need of education and parental skill development. Served as head chair representative for the holiday Soiree, Annual holiday Children's Event and Annual Family Thanksgiving Event.

As the social worker working under Child Protective Services, my role involved being responsible for identifying, investigating and documenting child abuse and neglect in the public welfare system. Maintaining the daily duties of coordination of care, creating ISP Individual Safety and Security plans and implementi policies and procedures under the state child safety act. In addition, providing counseling and family preservation services to enhance and support the children, parents and families involved.