Max Helman
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
I am an MSSW graduate with six years of experience working with adults, young adults, and adolescents experiencing substance misuse and co-occurring mental health disorders. I am passionate about harm reduction, recovery, substance use safety, and dual diagnosis treatment. I have strong interpersonal and communication skills that have allowed me to build rapport with diverse clients. I have experience working in Motivational Interviewing, CBT, and DBT modalities.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Relief Residential Counselor
The Help Group
Los Angeles, CA
08.2024 - Current
- Supervise adolescent residents with Autism Spectrum Disorder, and/or emotional and behavioral challenges
- Conduct individual and group activities to develop client's communication, relational, and life skills
- Mediate interpersonal issues between residents
Clinical Intern
Alpha Behavioral Health
Austin, TX
01.2024 - 06.2024
- Facilitated PHP, IOP, & OP groups for young adult males (ages 17-27) experiencing a substance use disorder and co-occurring mental health disorder
- Engaged clients in weekly individual counseling sessions and conducted weekly family phone calls
- Conducted intakes, Biopsychosocial assessments, Master treatment plans, and Master Treatment Plan Reviews as needed
Alcohol and Other Drugs Education Graduate Student
University Of Texas at Austin
Austin, TX
04.2023 - 05.2024
- Led individual and group sessions for UT Austin Students as part of the Motivational Interviewing based BASICS and CASICS Programs
- Collected data from students and assessed reported substance use behaviors and habits using Motivational Interviewing techniques
- Performed administrative tasks such as corresponding with students, scheduling workshops, and responding to emails from stakeholders
Clinical Intern
Sage Recovery & Wellness Center
Austin, TX
01.2023 - 05.2023
- Facilitated an outpatient DBT skill/process group for 2-12 adults with a co-occurring psychiatric and substance use disorder
- Assisted clients in acquiring and maintaining DBT skills to reduce relapse risk
- Collected DBT Diary Cards daily to assess potential risks and develop interventions
Program Aide
Polaris Teen Center
Los Angeles, CA
08.2021 - 07.2022
- Provided supervision, brief one-on-one counseling, and day to day assessment of 8-16 adolescents with mood disorders in an inpatient residential facility
- Conducted one-on-one supervision of at-risk clients (Run risk; suicidal ideation, etc.)
- Oriented clients to program rules, expectations, and schedule upon intake
Youth Development Counselor
Vista Del Mar Child And Family Services
Los Angeles, CA
10.2020 - 08.2021
- Supervised 24 foster adolescents at a high level of care inpatient residential facility
- Maintained a safe and therapeutic environment by monitoring, supervising, and engaging clients in daily routines and programming
- Assisted youth in practicing coping skills to manage behavioral and emotional dysregulation
- De-escalated clients when they became unsafe towards themselves, their peers, or staff
Lead Wellness Counselor
Madrona Recovery
Portland, OR
04.2019 - 09.2020
- Provided direct and advanced therapeutic care to 6-24 adolescents with a co-occurring psychiatric and substance use disorder in an inpatient residential facility
- Built therapeutic rapport with adolescents in recovery while maintaining appropriate boundaries and confidentiality
- Employed direct communication, de-escalation techniques, and crisis intervention to support adolescents from a trauma-informed framework
- Served as a Therapist's lead counselor for 8 clients on the therapist "team"
Education
MSSW - Social Work
University of Texas At Austin
Austin, TX08-2024
BA - Philosophy
Lewis & Clark College
Portland, OR05.2019
Timeline
Relief Residential Counselor
The Help Group
08.2024 - Current
Clinical Intern
Alpha Behavioral Health
01.2024 - 06.2024
Alcohol and Other Drugs Education Graduate Student
University Of Texas at Austin
04.2023 - 05.2024
Clinical Intern
Sage Recovery & Wellness Center
01.2023 - 05.2023
Program Aide
Polaris Teen Center
08.2021 - 07.2022
Youth Development Counselor
Vista Del Mar Child And Family Services
10.2020 - 08.2021
Lead Wellness Counselor
Madrona Recovery
04.2019 - 09.2020
MSSW - Social Work
University of Texas At Austin
BA - Philosophy
Lewis & Clark College
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