Mariah Lewis
Martinsburg,WV
Summary
- Purdue University graduate of Psychology with a strong focus in the process of addiction, pharmacology, the recovery process, prevention, case management, and ways to guide clients in maintaining their sobriety
- Organizational skills to prioritize work and complete assignments accurately in a timely manner Excellent communication skills consisting of reflecting a positive, professional helpful attitude, willingness to listen and assist with resolving conflicts and answering questions
- Nominated for National Honors Society for Collegiate Scholars for putting forth a significant amount of effort in coursework
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Substance Abuse Counselor
Addiction Recovery Systems
05.2022 - 11.2022
- Developed client treatment plans based on research, clinical experience, and client histories.
- Developed, implemented, or evaluated public education, prevention, or health promotion programs, working in collaboration with organizations, institutions, or communities.
- Counseled family members to assist them in understanding, dealing with, and supporting clients or patients.
- Counseled clients or patients, individually or in group sessions, to assist in overcoming dependencies, adjusting to life, or making changes.
Service Coordinator
Service Coordination, Inc
08.2021 - 03.2022
- Secured housing, medical care and employment for clients by collaborating with local providers
- Completed social histories, risk assessments, and health assessments with individuals
- Assisted in completing applications for Social Security, Medicaid, Rental Assistance and variety of other resources to ensure individuals can remain in their homes
- Provided crisis intervention and services to individuals in the community
Adult Education Instructor
James Rumsey Technical Institute
08.2020 - 05.2021
- Worked with adults of different cultures and diversities to interpret and improve educational goals as well as life skills
- Planned different curriculum activities to challenge students and enhance their confidence in life and academics
- Connected with resources in an education or work environment for the adult and student population
- Conducted classes that pertain to writing, reading, technology, job and test taking skills
- Prepared students for different levels of testing (high school equivalency, placement testing for post-secondary ed., nursing assessment) and detecting weaker areas of learning
Lab Technician
Cumberland Valley Analytical Services
08.2019 - 05.2020
- Followed up with quality rechecks from samples that did not comply with specifications after it’s tested and provided clients with a quality analysis on samples sent to the lab
- Prepped samples by weighing them before testing crude proteins, minerals, fats, starches, sulfurs, chlorides, etc
- Used the required PPE to prevent safety hazards with the combination of chemicals and substances
- Processed samples sent by farmers for their livestock and land to test the quality of their animal feed in a chemistry lab to determine if the animals are getting proper nutrition
Employment Specialist
Pennsylvania Counseling Services
01.2019 - 06.2019
- Supported clients at the Chambersburg clinic as well as external resources that are in recovery from opioid use in reference to reentering the community by employment or other basic life needs services
- Conducted workshops pertaining to resumes, job interview preparation and other job support related topics
- Connected and worked with the community to give presentations on the free program and education on recovery
- Introduced clients to recovery-friendly work environments and built business relationships with those employers
Retail Merchandiser
Signature Retail Services Inc.
11.2017 - 01.2019
- Completed product inspections at different retail stores in the area to analyze quality assurance to coincide with company guidelines
- Identified product damage and submitting reports to the merchant to determine the process of repairing
- Obtained plans from display designers or display managers and discussed their implementation with clients or supervisors
- Took photos and wrote diagnostic reports to submit to company after assessing quality of the product
- Followed corporate guidelines to grant approval post inspection for products to be sold in a retail store
Education
Bachelors of Science - Psychology in Addictions
Purdue University
Hagerstown, MD06.2019
Skills
- Psychiatric Disorders
- Group and Individual Sessions
- Clinical Documentation
- Case Management
- Crisis Intervention
- Community Mental Health Programs
- Relaxation Techniques
- Testing Specimens
- Suicide Intervention
- Mental Health Support
- Assess Drug Use
- Dialectical Behavioral Therapy
- Lead Counseling Groups
- Support Family Members
- Plan Treatments
Certification
Adult Basic Education Teaching License
Timeline
Substance Abuse Counselor
Addiction Recovery Systems
05.2022 - 11.2022
Service Coordinator
Service Coordination, Inc
08.2021 - 03.2022
Adult Education Instructor
James Rumsey Technical Institute
08.2020 - 05.2021
Lab Technician
Cumberland Valley Analytical Services
08.2019 - 05.2020
Employment Specialist
Pennsylvania Counseling Services
01.2019 - 06.2019
Retail Merchandiser
Signature Retail Services Inc.
11.2017 - 01.2019
Bachelors of Science - Psychology in Addictions
Purdue University