Martin Gonzalez
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Accomplished Drug and Alcohol Counselor from Group Facilitator, adept in Motivational Interviewing and fostering client advocacy, significantly reduced relapse rates through innovative recovery support and extensive community outreach. Excelled in creating trustful environments, enhancing inter-disciplinary communication, and championing substance abuse prevention.
Overview
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1
Certification
Work History
Drug and Alcohol Counselor
Group Facilitator
- Facilitated group therapy sessions for diverse clientele, promoting peer support and healthy coping mechanisms.
- Established strong rapport with clients from diverse backgrounds and demographics, fostering an atmosphere of trust for open communication during counseling sessions.
- Conducted substance abuse assessments and screenings to accurately identify client needs and appropriate levels of care required.
- Enhanced communication with medical professionals to ensure comprehensive care for clients with co-occurring disorders.
- Reduced relapse occurrences for clients through consistent follow-up appointments and support group referrals.
- Expanded community outreach efforts, resulting in increased awareness of available substance abuse resources and prevention initiatives.
Education
Associate Degree - Social And Behavioral Science
Columbia College
Sonora, CA12.2023
Skills
- Active Learning
- Patient confidentiality
- Clinical Documentation
- Professional boundaries
- Relapse Prevention
- Client Advocacy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Addiction Recovery Support
- Life Skills Training
- Self-Care Promotion
- Individual Counseling
- Anger Management
- Substance Abuse Assessment
- Goal Setting
- Client Confidentiality
Certification
California Association for Alcohol/Drug Education
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Drug and Alcohol Counselor
Group Facilitator
Associate Degree - Social And Behavioral Science
Columbia College
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