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Work History
Education
Skills
Travelling and Sports
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Martin Onuegbu

Cottage Grove,Minnesota

Summary

Driven Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor with a proven track record at Meridian Behavior Health - Twin Town, enhancing client outcomes through effective addiction recovery planning and empathetic client engagement. Skilled in clinical documentation and interdisciplinary collaboration, significantly contribute to program improvements and client success. Passionate counselor dedicated to improving lives of individuals struggling with addiction and other behavioral disorders. Caring supporter of recovering patients with guidance toward tangible improvements and relapse prevention. Attentively implements sound treatment plans addressing unique patient needs and helps attain long-term behavioral goals.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor

Meridian Behavior Health - Twin Town
04.2020 - Current
  • Assisted colleagues in case management tasks when necessary, contributing to a supportive work environment that prioritized teamwork and collaboration among staff members.
  • Maintained accurate records of all client interactions, ensuring compliance with state regulations and confidentiality requirements by chatting/sending email at an average of eight times daily .
  • Continuously evaluated program effectiveness using data-driven approaches, implementing changes as needed to improve overall outcomes for clients served in the addiction counseling program.
  • Conducted at least two thorough assessments of new clients to determine appropriate level of care and develop customized treatment strategies daily.
  • Provided crisis intervention services when needed, working closely with emergency responders and hospital staff to ensure client safety and facilitate immediate access to care.
  • Developed strong rapport with clients by demonstrating empathy, active listening skills, and a non-judgmental approach during counseling sessions.

Direct Support Professional

Hammer / North East
03.2017 - Current
  • Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
  • Documented progress notes thoroughly to track client achievements, concerns, or changes in behavior patterns that may need attention from the interdisciplinary team.
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Assisted with crisis intervention to de-escalate challenging behavior and maintain peaceful encounters.
  • Enhanced quality of life for individuals with disabilities by providing compassionate and consistent direct support.
  • Assisted clients in achieving personal goals through tailored care plans and daily skill-building activities.
  • Supported clients with personal care tasks, ensuring their dignity and privacy were maintained at all times.
  • Monitored medication administration, maintaining accurate records to ensure client safety and compliance with prescribed treatment plans.
  • Participated in ongoing training opportunities to stay current on best practices in disability support services.
  • Provided ongoing communication between clients, families, and other service providers to enhance overall care coordination efforts.
  • Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
  • Maintained a safe and inclusive environment by addressing behavioral challenges with patience and understanding.
  • Facilitated social outings and community integration activities, promoting inclusion and positive experiences for clients.
  • Monitored clients to assess and report physical and behavioral changes to supervisors.
  • Transported clients to medical and dental appointments to provide support.
  • Developed and implemented individualized care plans to meet individual needs of each client.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Alcohol Abuse Counseling

Metropolitan State University
Saint Paul, MN
05.2023

Associate of Science - Addiction Counseling

Century College
White Bear Lake, MN
05.2020

Bachelor of Engineering - Agricultural Engineering

University of Ilorin
Kwara State Nigeria
05.1992

Skills

  • Substance Use Screening
  • Client-centered approach
  • Co-occurring disorders knowledge and Dual Diagnosis Treatment
  • Motivational Interviewing and Multicultural Competence
  • Professional Boundaries Maintenance
  • Interdisciplinary Collaboration
  • Harm Reduction Strategies
  • Empathy and Active Listening
  • Case management abilities
  • Supervision and Consultation and Referral and Networking
  • Relapse Prevention Strategies
  • Continuing Care Coordination and Clinical Documentation
  • Clinical assessment

Travelling and Sports

As part of my hobbies, I love to travel at every opportunity I have to explore my world. Travelling, I believe is part of education. It enables me to embrace people of different culture, 

Additional Information

I am also an ordained minister of the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ. My pastoral journey began way back since 1989 as a student pastor at the University of Ilorin in Nigeria. In 2003, I became a Member of The Redeemed Christian Church of God and have being pastoring ever since then. Here in Cottage Grove, I am the pastor in charge of the De-Vine Parish. We have been involved in our community when in collaboration With Twin Town Addiction Center organized an enlightenment campaign to sensitize the community about the dangers od substance addiction and to give out resources for harm reduction. We also provide free health care services for free.

Timeline

Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor

Meridian Behavior Health - Twin Town
04.2020 - Current

Direct Support Professional

Hammer / North East
03.2017 - Current

Bachelor of Science - Alcohol Abuse Counseling

Metropolitan State University

Associate of Science - Addiction Counseling

Century College

Bachelor of Engineering - Agricultural Engineering

University of Ilorin
Martin Onuegbu