Meredith Atwell
Monroe,LA
Summary
Dynamic Qualified Behavioral Health Professional with extensive experience at Delta Counseling Associates, skilled in direct patient care and patient assessments. Proven track record of enhancing client engagement through evidence-based interventions and collaborative teamwork. CPI trained, adept at crisis intervention and fostering supportive environments for recovery, leading to improved patient outcomes.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Qualified Behavioral Health Professional
Delta Counseling Associates
Monticello AR
09.2024 - 12.2025
- Conducted assessments to identify client needs and develop appropriate treatment plans.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive care for clients.
- Implemented evidence-based interventions to enhance client engagement and outcomes.
- Maintained accurate documentation of client progress and treatment efficacy.
- Provided crisis intervention strategies to support clients in acute distress situations.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions, promoting peer support.
Office Manager
Ajax Construction
Farmerville, LA
08.2020 - 03.2022
- Coordinated office operations to enhance workflow efficiency and support project management activities.
- Managed vendor relationships, negotiating service contracts to optimize resource allocation and cost-effectiveness.
- Developed office policies that improved communication and collaboration among team members across various departments.
- Oversaw scheduling of meetings and events, streamlining logistics for on-site construction project coordination.
Substance Abuse Technician
SASA
El Dorado AR
08.2012 - 01.2016
- Monitored client progress, documenting changes to inform treatment plans.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate comprehensive care.
- Helped clients navigate complex social service systems by providing guidance on available resources and advocating on their behalf.
- Reduced substance abuse relapse rates by implementing evidence-based treatment plans and interventions.
- Facilitated therapeutic group sessions focused on topics including addiction education, emotional regulation, relationship building, and stress reduction techniques.
- Implemented relapse prevention strategies by identifying triggers, developing coping skills, and creating personalized action plans for each client''s unique situation.
- Charted on each patient daily.
- Administered patient medications and tracked dosages.
Education
Master of Science - Addiction Counseling
Post University
Waterbury, CT05.2024
Bachelor of Science - Biology/Math
University of Central Arkansas
Conway, Arkansas, AR08.2000
Skills
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- CPI trained
Certification
CPI certification
First Aid Certification
CIT certification
QBHP certification
Timeline
Qualified Behavioral Health Professional
Delta Counseling Associates
09.2024 - 12.2025
Office Manager
Ajax Construction
08.2020 - 03.2022
Substance Abuse Technician
SASA
08.2012 - 01.2016
Master of Science - Addiction Counseling
Post University
Bachelor of Science - Biology/Math
University of Central Arkansas