Marco Antonio Rosales
Summary
Dynamic Substance Abuse Counselor with expertise in case management and relapse prevention. Successfully reduced relapse rates through evidence-based strategies and established strong client relationships. Skilled in clinical documentation and fostering open communication, ensuring comprehensive care and empowering clients towards long-term sobriety.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Substance Abuse Counselor
Encompass Community Services
08.2020 - Current
- Provide clinical assessment, treatment, intervention and case management to individuals on State and Federal probation.
- Provided counseling and wrote treatment plans for individuals diagnosed with substance use disorder and
other co-occurring disorders. - Reduced substance abuse relapse rates by implementing evidence-based counseling strategies and treatment plans.
- Taught substance abuse classes to help clients understand consequences of drug and alcohol use.
- Established trusting relationships with clients, creating an open dialogue about their experiences and challenges related to substance abuse.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans, ensuring continuity of care for clients.
- Developed relapse prevention strategies for clients transitioning out of treatment programs, empowering them to maintain long-term sobriety.
Individual Life Skills Trainer
Hope Services
12.2019 - Current
- Provided constructive feedback to clients on their progress towards meeting goals, encouraging continued efforts towards personal growth.
- Created innovative lesson plans that incorporated experiential learning opportunities to increase engagement among participants.
- Established strong rapport with clients, creating an open and trusting environment for honest communication.
- Observed client behavior and collected, documented and summarized data to formulate treatment plans.
- Provided ongoing support and consultation to families, helping them navigate challenges related to autism spectrum disorder.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to create comprehensive, customized treatment plans for each client.
- Utilized a variety of teaching methods tailored to each client''s unique learning style for improved skill acquisition.
Autism Behavioral Therapist
Esperanza Therapy Services
08.2012 - 01.2014
- Maintained clean, safe and organized work environment to facilitate therapeutic treatment.
- Enhanced communication skills for clients with autism through the use of visual aids and social stories.
- Conducted behavior reduction assessments and skills acquisition and develop client materials.
- Provided ongoing support and consultation to families, helping them navigate challenges related to autism spectrum disorder.
At-Risk Youth Supervisor
Caminos Del Arte
04.2009 - 06.2012
- Facilitated workshops on various topics such as leadership skills or healthy lifestyles, enriching participant knowledge in these areas while encouraging personal growth.
- Ensured safety of all participants through strict adherence to established guidelines and protocols.
- Enhanced youth engagement by incorporating creative activities and group discussions into daily routines.
- Nurtured a culturally sensitive environment by respecting diversity and promoting inclusivity among participants.
Education
Substance Use Disorder Certified Counselor - Substance Use Disorder
Center For Advanced Recovery Education
Redding, CA05-2025
Associate of Arts - Sociology
Hartnell College
Salinas, CA06-2024
Substance Use Disorder Registered Counselor - Substance Use Disorder
California Association of DUI Treatment Programs
Escondido, CA08-2020
High School Equivalency Diploma -
Salinas Adult School
Salinas06-2019
Skills
- Substance Abuse Counseling
- Relapse Prevention
- Individual Therapy
- Group Therapy
- Medication Assisted Treatment
- Crisis Intervention
- Motivational Interviewing
- CBT
- DBT
- Mental Health
Certification
- Substance Use Disorder Registered Counselor (CADTP)
- Bilingual II (Santa Cruz County)
- CPR, AED & First Aid (American Safety and Heart Institute)
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Substance Abuse Counselor
Encompass Community Services
08.2020 - Current
Individual Life Skills Trainer
Hope Services
12.2019 - Current
Autism Behavioral Therapist
Esperanza Therapy Services
08.2012 - 01.2014
At-Risk Youth Supervisor
Caminos Del Arte
04.2009 - 06.2012
Substance Use Disorder Certified Counselor - Substance Use Disorder
Center For Advanced Recovery Education
Associate of Arts - Sociology
Hartnell College
Substance Use Disorder Registered Counselor - Substance Use Disorder
California Association of DUI Treatment Programs
High School Equivalency Diploma -
Salinas Adult School
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