Miranda Ostrander
Summary
Caring, empathetic Substance Abuse Counselor with three years of experience in inpatient settings. Exceptionally talented at building rapport with different patient groups to encourage honesty and growth in recovery from substance abuse. Desire to pursue new role with your company.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Therapist Intern
The Marysville Union
Marysville Oh
07.2024 - 03.2025
- Conducted workshops on coping skills and relapse prevention for clients and families.
- Assisted multidisciplinary teams in delivering comprehensive care and support for client needs.
- Recorded detailed documentation of client interactions, treatment plans, and progress notes for effective client care.
- Engaged in professional development activities to remain informed on best practices in mental health counseling.
Therapist Intern
First Step Recovery Center
Marion Ohio
06.2023 - 11.2024
- Conducted individual and group therapy sessions to support client recovery and personal growth.
- Developed personalized treatment plans in collaboration with supervising therapists and clients.
- Implemented evidence-based therapeutic techniques to enhance client engagement and outcomes.
- Monitored client progress through regular assessments, adjusting strategies as needed to ensure effectiveness.
Residential Support Aide
The Counseling Center
Portsmouth, OH
06.2019 - 08.2020
- Logged and reported on daily resident activities for official records.
- Supervised, monitored, and interacted with assigned residents to foster continuous progress and well-being.
- Counseled residents in individual sessions and co-facilitated groups to assist clients in daily skills practice.
- Improved clients' coping with routine life activities such as food budgeting and rental payments.
- Coordinated daily medicine schedules and administration to help clients address symptoms and enhance quality of life.
- Kept digital records of patient details, medications, billing and other activities.
Receptionist
Mahajan Therapeutics
Portsmouth, OH
12.2018 - 06.2019
- Obtained specialist expertise for clients by coordinating program referrals.
- Completed and maintained accurate records regarding patients' histories, progress, and services provided.
- Determined client suitability for program services based on direct observations and conferences with fellow professionals.
- Confirmed appointments, communicated with clients and updated client records.
- Corresponded with clients through email, telephone or postal mail.
Residential Supervisor
Hopesource
Portsmouth, OH
02.2016 - 12.2018
- Logged and reported on daily resident activities for official records.
- Improved lives of clients through counseling and personalized support.
- Modeled workplace expectations and mentored students in achieving career success competencies.
- Recognized changes in behavior indicating potential crisis situations and took immediate and appropriate action.
- Maintained caring, supportive and safe environment for residents through careful monitoring and continuous oversight.
Education
Master of Social Work -
Indiana Wesleyan University
06-2025
BSW - Social Work
Indiana Wesleyan University
2023
Associate of Arts - Human Services
Ohio Christian University
2020
Skills
- Client Counseling
- Scheduling
- Case Management
- Individual counseling
- Clinical Documentation
- Excellent Communication
- Dependable and Responsible
- Multitasking Abilities
Timeline
Therapist Intern
The Marysville Union
07.2024 - 03.2025
Therapist Intern
First Step Recovery Center
06.2023 - 11.2024
Residential Support Aide
The Counseling Center
06.2019 - 08.2020
Receptionist
Mahajan Therapeutics
12.2018 - 06.2019
Residential Supervisor
Hopesource
02.2016 - 12.2018
Associate of Arts - Human Services
Ohio Christian University
BSW - Social Work
Indiana Wesleyan University
Master of Social Work -
Indiana Wesleyan University