Maria Couch
Substance Use Disorder Professional
Corvallis,Oregon
Summary
Experienced counseling professional prepared for impactful work in addiction recovery. Skilled in therapeutic techniques, crisis intervention, and client assessment. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results. Dependable and adaptable with proven ability to connect with individuals and guide them through recovery.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Addictions Counselor II-Senior Counselor
Family Recovery, Inc.
01.2021 - Current
- Coordinated provision of evidence based and other curriculums to meet OAR standards for ASAM levels 3.1 and 2.5
- Managed house rules and expectations
- Assessment and Intake for alcohol and other drug and mental health/behavioral health treatment needs for adults enrolled in Milestones Men’s Recovery Wellness Center 2 program in Corvallis, Oregon
- ASAM Level of Care 3.1 Residential Treatment and transitioned to ASAM Level of Care 2.5 Intensive Outpatient Day Treatment with supportive housing on site
- Developing and implementing individualized, service and support plans for all dimensions of ASAM Placement and Risk Criteria, and Oregon Administrative Rule
- Trained and worked closely with professional peer mentors (CRM) and treatment aides
- LSCMI/MCAD assessment
- Individual and group counseling
- Facilitation of evidenced based curriculum using CBT, DBT, CBI-SA, Understanding Emotions, Creativity/Art, Mindfulness, MRT Anger Management, Relapse Prevention, CRM Support, Process, Gratitude, Life Skills, Social Hour, SMART Goals, Nicotine Addiction, HIV/AIDS and STI Education, Community Resources, Co-Dependency, TruThought/Criminality and Tactics, TruThought Peer Review, A Man’s Way Through the 12-Steps, CBT Better Boundaries, and Leisure in Recovery groups
- Referral to higher level of care and community resources as indicated
- Crisis intervention and management
- Timely and accurate documentation of all services provided using electronic records
- Coordination of care with community partners
- Participated in clinical and court team staff meetings
- Participated in outreach efforts
Drug Treatment Counselor-Benton County Drug Treatment Court Program
Milestones Family Recovery
09.2018 - 12.2020
- Assessment and Intake for alcohol and other drug and mental health/behavioral health treatment needs for adults enrolled in Benton County Drug Treatment Court program in Corvallis, Oregon
- Developing and implementing individualized, service and support plans for all dimensions of ASAM Placement and Risk Criteria, and Oregon Administrative Rule
- Accountability and motivation of clients through urine and mouth swab drug screens
- Individual and group counseling
- Facilitation of evidenced based curriculum using CBI-SA, relapse prevention, Anger Management for Substance Abuse and Mental Health Clients, Helping Men Recover, Helping Women Recover, Connections-Shame Resilience, and Living in Balance curriculums
- Referral to higher level of care and community resources as indicated
- Crisis intervention and management
- Timely and accurate documentation of all services provided using electronic records
- Coordination of care with community partners
- Participated in clinical and court team staff meetings
- Participated in outreach efforts
Drug Treatment Associate I
Marion County Health Department Alcohol and Drug Treatment Programs
04.2010 - 06.2016
- Answering multi-line telephones, copying, filing, and customer service
- Orientation, screening, and assessment for basic needs, safety issues, physical health needs, trauma history, criminogenic history and risk factors, alcohol and drug, and mental health treatment needs for adults in residential and outpatient settings in Salem, Oregon
- Taught and supported clients to develop and maintain life skills
- Collection and interpretation of urine and mouth swab drug screens
- Medication administration using MARS
- Developing and implementing individualized, person centered treatment plans for all dimensions of ASAM Placement Criteria and Oregon Administrative Rule
- Individual and group counseling
- Facilitation of evidenced based theories such as Motivational Interviewing and curriculums for psychoeducational, process, relapse prevention, Truthought, co-occurring, Seeking Safety, Systems Trauma, and family groups
- Referral to higher level of care and community resources as indicated
- Crisis intervention and management
- Utilized customer service and clinical skill to seek authorization of initial care plan, ongoing services, and extended authorization of care through the Mid-Valley Behavioral Care Network as well as other insurance providers
- Carefully monitored and tracked outcomes
- Timely and accurate documentation of all services provided using electronic records
- Participated in clinical team staff meetings and interdisciplinary team meetings in the community
- Developed and wrote curriculum
- Developed and presented Systems Trauma training to staff and supervisors
- Referral sources included, ARCHES, MVCH and BCN, DHS Child Welfare and community partners, parole and probation, ADES DUII and non-DUII court referrals, mental health therapists and physicians, Marion County Adult Behavioral Health, CORT and Community Integration Initiative program, Center for Health and Safety, and self-referred
- Coordination of care with community partners
- Participated in outreach efforts
- Hired, trained, and supervised interns
- Participated in community outreach
Addictions Counselor, Clinical Supervisor, Program Manager
Cascadia Bridgeway
04.2000 - 04.2010
- Answering multi-line telephones, copying, filing, and customer service
- Orientation, screening, and assessment for alcohol and drug and mental health treatment needs for adolescents and adults in Salem, Oregon, and rural Woodburn and Stayton, Oregon
- Developing and implementing individualized, client centered treatment plans for all dimensions of ASAM Placement Criteria
- Collection and interpretation of urine and mouth swab drug screens
- Medication administration using MARS
- Individual and group counseling
- Facilitation of evidenced based curriculum for psychoeducational, process, relapse prevention, co-occurring, and family groups
- Referral to higher level of care and community resources as indicated
- Crisis intervention and management
- Timely and accurate documentation of all services provided using electronic records
- Participated in staff clinical team meetings and interdisciplinary team meetings in the community
- Participated in outreach efforts
- As clinical supervisor trained and supervised interns and employees in the provision of the above listed duties for outpatient adolescent services, rural services in Stayton, Oregon, and men's and women's specific services
- As program manager hired, trained, supervised, and discharged when needed, up to 38 interns and employees in the provision of the above listed services for outpatient rural services in Woodburn, Oregon, STAR Court juvenile Drug Court, Adult Drug Court, Alternative to Incarceration Program, LSCMI/MCAD assessment, MOM'S Mentor Program, Adult Mentor Program, and women's specific services, as well as New Options Transitional Living program for men and women, while ensuring adherence to Oregon Administrative Rule and program policies and procedures
- Facilitated weekly clinical supervision meetings and participated in weekly management meetings
- Managed program budgets
- Participated in community outreach
Education
Associates Degree - Human Services Addiction Studies
Chemeketa Community College
01.1994 - 01.1997
Skills
Expertise in Participant Interviewing and Engagement
Certification
CADC II, QMHA II
Timeline
Addictions Counselor II-Senior Counselor
Family Recovery, Inc.
01.2021 - Current
Drug Treatment Counselor-Benton County Drug Treatment Court Program
Milestones Family Recovery
09.2018 - 12.2020
Drug Treatment Associate I
Marion County Health Department Alcohol and Drug Treatment Programs
04.2010 - 06.2016
Addictions Counselor, Clinical Supervisor, Program Manager
Cascadia Bridgeway
04.2000 - 04.2010
Associates Degree - Human Services Addiction Studies
Chemeketa Community College
01.1994 - 01.1997
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