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Melissa Van Zandt

Corcoran,CA

Summary

Resourceful counseling professional with experience in providing individual and group support to help clients suffering from substance abuse issues. Skilled in developing and implementing treatment plans, conducting assessments, and providing referrals to external resources. Committed to advocating for client rights and helping build positive coping skills.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Associate Clinical Social Worker/AOD Counselor

A Solution Inc.
07.2024 - Current
  • Utilized data-driven decision-making processes to guide treatment planning and monitor effectiveness over time.
  • Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices within the field of clinical social work.
  • Reduced risk factors for clients by implementing crisis intervention techniques when necessary.
  • Enhanced client engagement through the utilization of evidence-based therapeutic interventions.
  • Evaluated client progress regularly, adjusting treatment plans as needed based on individual needs and circumstances.

Substance Abuse Counselor II

Champions Recovery
01.2023
  • Work directly with incarcerated individuals facilitating various group classes
  • Evaluate clients to assess their mental, physical, and emotional health
  • Develop individualized treatment plans based on clients’ needs
  • Provide individual and group counseling to clients
  • Educate clients and their families about addiction and recovery
  • Refer clients to outside resources such as support groups and medical professionals
  • Monitor clients’ progress and adjust treatment plans as needed
  • Maintain client records, including progress notes and treatment plans
  • Conduct assessments to identify underlying issues that may be contributing to clients’ addictions
  • Provide crisis intervention and emotional support
  • Develop and implement relapse prevention plans.

Social Work Intern

Champions Recovery
01.2023
  • Work directly with parenting programs and Housing and Urban Development clients
  • Co-facilitate parenting programs along with performing intakes of new parenting program clients
  • Answer phones and call clients to communicate any changes to the programs and scheduling for intakes.

Education

Master of Social Work -

University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY
05.2024

Bachelor of Arts, Social Work -

Fresno Pacific University
Visalia, CA
06.2023

Associate of Arts, Sociology -

West Hills College
Lemoore, CA
12.2022

Associate of Arts, Social Science -

West Hills College
Lemoore, CA
05.2021

Skills

  • Case Management
  • Clinical Documentation
  • Relapse Prevention
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Dual Diagnosis Treatment
  • Substance Use Screening
  • Crisis Intervention
  • Individual Counseling
  • Anger Management
  • Psychoeducation Delivery
  • Clinical assessment
  • Individual Therapy

Certification


  • ASW #125305
  • Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) & First Aid Certified, National CPR Foundation, 12/25

Timeline

Associate Clinical Social Worker/AOD Counselor

A Solution Inc.
07.2024 - Current

Substance Abuse Counselor II

Champions Recovery
01.2023

Social Work Intern

Champions Recovery
01.2023

Bachelor of Arts, Social Work -

Fresno Pacific University

Associate of Arts, Sociology -

West Hills College

Associate of Arts, Social Science -

West Hills College

Master of Social Work -

University of Kentucky

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