Mary L. Shandonay
Neenah,WI
Summary
Hardworking employee with exceptional customer service skills in substance abuse treatment, multitasking, and time management abilities. Devoted to providing every person in our care the tools necessary for a positive and therapeutic treatment experience, an improved sense of self, and the basis for a successful recovery journey.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Treatment Specialist 1
Wisconsin Department of Corrections
Winnebago, WI
03.2021 - Current
- Provided individual and group counseling sessions to persons in our care with substance use disorders in 20-week increments. Used the Thinking for a Change (T4C) and Cognitive Behavioral Interventions for Substance Abuse (CBISA) curriculum.
- Developed treatment plans tailored to the needs of each PIOC.
- Facilitated educational ancillary programs such as anger management, domestic violence, parenting, Epictetus, employment, and general social skills.
- Assisted PIOC in developing coping skills, relapse prevention techniques, and life management strategies for continued successful recovery.
- Active in committees such as Trauma Informed Care and the Workforce Enhancement Committee. Others included Health and Safety, Intake, and the head of the Orientation Committee.
Education
Substance Abuse Counseling
University of Wisconsin - Madison
Madison, WI10-2020
Bachelor of Science - Human Services
University of Wisconsin - Oshkosh
Oshkosh, WI05-2020
Bachelor of Science - Surgical Technology
Northeast Wisconsin Technical College
Green Bay, WI05-1993
Nursing
University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee
Milwaukee, WI01-1989
Skills
- Clinical Documentation
- Substance Abuse Treatment
- Group Therapy
- Social Skills Development
- Inmate Behavior Modification
- Family Reunification
- Compassionate
- Active Listening
- Team Player
- Organized and efficient
Certification
- Current SAC-IT; will be taking the exam for CSAC in 2024
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Treatment Specialist 1
Wisconsin Department of Corrections
03.2021 - Current
Substance Abuse Counseling
University of Wisconsin - Madison
Bachelor of Science - Human Services
University of Wisconsin - Oshkosh
Bachelor of Science - Surgical Technology
Northeast Wisconsin Technical College
Nursing
University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee