MATTHEW MORTIMER

• Maintained strict confidentiality of records relating to clients' treatment. Always complied with HIPPA regulations.
• Guided patients in developing coping skills and healthy replacement behaviors for dealing with their substance use disorders (opioids) while engaging in Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT)
• Offered guidance and advice to help cultivate self-esteem, community involvement, and harm reduction. Worked with Chris Atwood Foundation on Narcan deployment trainings and distributing medication to patients.
• Engaged clients in conversation to determine feelings and apprehensions during treatment and offered therapeutic advice.
• Implemented evidence-based therapeutic interventions to promote positive behavior change.
• Used knowledge of different treatment modalities to provide clients with individualized options for successful outcomes.
• Monitored client progress to make necessary adjustments for client success including random UDS.
• Kept accurate and detailed records to track and document client progress. Our facility used DAP format for case documentation.
• Supported and assessed clients struggling with addiction or relationship issues and devised strategies based on client needs.
• Led supportive group discussions and education sessions with alcohol and drug users and families. Was in charge of creating group schedules for all patients and counselors.
• Taught substance abuse classes in group settings to help patients understand consequences of drug and alcohol use.
• Provided comprehensive case management services, created treatment plans, and connected clients and families to appropriate resources.
• Displayed sensitivity to cultural and linguistic needs of clients and families served.
• Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in team environment.
• Monitored client progress to make necessary adjustments for client success.
• Communicated with other counselors to devise programs and activities based on developmental and academic levels.
• Acted as client advocate to coordinate required services or resolve emergency problems in crisis situations on consistent basis.
• Provided emergency response in crisis situations to diffuse tensions and prevent violence at clinic.
• Educated clients on dangers of substance abuse and prevention techniques.

Managed a caseload of 55-60 patients annually.

• Kept accurate and detailed records to track and document client progress.
• Led outpatient group discussions and education sessions with clients on probation for various drug offenses.
• Developed goal-oriented psychoeducational and activity therapy groups to improve clients' level of functioning.
• Supported and assessed clients struggling with addiction or relationship issues and devised strategies based on client needs.
• Administered random BAC and UDS tests.