MARIELLA SMITH
Youngstown,OH
Summary
Motivated and goal-oriented MSW professional with excellent communication skills and clinical experience in dual diagnosis treatment and planning. CPR certified and licensed as a Chemical Dependency Counselor Assistant. Proficient in the use of MS Office. Actively involved in the development and education of interventions that align with client needs and healthcare standards. Demonstrated ability to train and educate clients to facilitate positive progress towards their goals.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Chemical Dependency Counselor, Care Manager II
Meridian Health Care
01.2023 - Current
- Collaborated with patients and community support systems to coordinate appointments following discharge
- Participated in network development meetings/interdisciplinary conferences with member providers to assess treatment needs
- Evaluated risk factors and barriers to care of members to effectively coordinate medical and behavioral healthcare
- Provided psychotherapy groups under supervision of licensed staff and within scope of practice
Community Team Lead
Via Quest Psychiatric Behavioral Solutions
07.2023 - 05.2024
- Supervise Program Managers
- Provide clinical support to Clients
- Run reports for productivity
Community Psychiatric Support Therapist
Compass Family and Community Services
05.2018 - 04.2020
- Participated in discharge planning with an interdisciplinary team, accessed community resources
- Identified risk factors and needs for at-risk populations, assisted licensed staff
- Coordinated community services for clients on caseload
- Maintained relationships with client’s support systems, internal and external providers
Chemical Dependency Counselor Assistant Internship
Generations Behavioral Health Hospital
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Collaborated with patients and community support systems to coordinate appointments following discharge
- Participated in network development meetings/interdisciplinary conferences with member providers to assess treatment needs
- Evaluated risk factors and barriers to care of members to effectively coordinate medical and behavioral healthcare
- Provided psychotherapy groups under supervision of licensed staff and within scope of practice
Community Psychiatric Support Therapies
Ashtabula Community Counseling
06.2015 - 07.2017
- Provided education and consultation to schools, community organizations and employers on issues related to drug abuse, use and dependency
- Developed and facilitated student support and parent groups on issues related to drug use and chemical dependency
- Coordinated events with local and community groups for education on the prevention of drug use and chemical dependency
- Coordinated services for clients transitioning from Skilled Nursing and Assisted Living Facilities with home choice waiver services
- Maintained active caseload of clients, assessed gaps in care
- Accessed resources
- Provided interventions to reduce at risk behaviors
Education
Chemical Dependency Counselor -
01.2022
Master of Social Work -
Youngstown State University
Youngstown01.2020
Masters of Social Work -
Youngstown State University
Youngstown01.2015
Skills
- Addiction assessment
- Verbal communication
- Clinical documentation
- Relapse prevention
- Client advocacy
- Motivational interviewing
- Multicultural competence
Timeline
Community Team Lead
Via Quest Psychiatric Behavioral Solutions
07.2023 - 05.2024
Chemical Dependency Counselor, Care Manager II
Meridian Health Care
01.2023 - Current
Chemical Dependency Counselor Assistant Internship
Generations Behavioral Health Hospital
01.2019 - 01.2020
Community Psychiatric Support Therapist
Compass Family and Community Services
05.2018 - 04.2020
Community Psychiatric Support Therapies
Ashtabula Community Counseling
06.2015 - 07.2017
Chemical Dependency Counselor -
Master of Social Work -
Youngstown State University
Masters of Social Work -
Youngstown State University
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