MonDerrick D. Willis
New York,NY
Summary
Compassionate Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselor with experience in providing individual and group therapy sessions across diverse populations. Skilled in developing effective treatment plans, crisis intervention, and fostering supportive environments for recovery. Demonstrated ability to build trust with clients, leading to improved treatment outcomes and enhanced coping strategies for managing addiction and behavioral challenges. Successfully collaborated with healthcare professionals to integrate care approaches, resulting in holistic support for clients on the path to recovery.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Substance Abuse Counselor, CASAC-T
Revcore Recovery Center
Brooklyn, NY
01.2023 - Current
- Conduct individual and group counseling sessions to address substance use disorders and related mental health issues.
- Collaborate with clients to establish personalized treatment goals and milestones.
- Facilitate group therapy sessions, ensuring a supportive and engaging environment.
- Educate clients and their families about substance use treatment, prevention, and recovery.
- Make referrals to other healthcare providers and community resources as necessary.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date client records, ensuring compliance with confidentiality requirements.
Certified Recovery Peer Advocate
Revcore Recovery Center
Brooklyn, NY
01.2020 - Current
- Provide quality peer counseling, interventions, and recovery plans to Parolees and other individuals in Recovery.
- Collaborated with the clinical team on best strategies to meet client goals and monitor client progress.
- Provide telehealth outreach services to help clients stay engaged in ongoing recovery treatment during the COVID-19 Pandemic.
- Assist clients with obtaining Government benefits, including Public Assistance, Social Security, and Housing Vouchers.
Peer Support
46th Street Clubhouse
New York, NY
01.2014 - 01.2017
- Acted as Peer Support/Resource guide to assist clients in the process of Recovery.
- Assisted participants with obtaining Government benefits, including Public Assistance benefits.
- Referred participants to detoxes and outpatient treatment programs.
Community Technician
BRC/Jack Ryan Residence
New York, NY
01.2011 - 01.2014
- Provided Supportive Case management/housing services in cooperation with the clinical team for residential recovery program for mentally ill and chemically addicted homeless men.
- Prepare Housing Packets and complete Cityfeps and 2010-e Housing Voucher Applications.
Program Coordinator (Children/Youth Service)
The Osborne Association
Brooklyn, NY
01.2006 - 01.2007
- Facilitated therapeutic groups to help clients to better address mental health issues, develop life skills, and assisted them with accessing community resources, including Medical Care Benefits.
- Prepared comprehensive intake, service plans, and assessments of participants and their families, as well as provided case management services.
- Effectively evaluated the needs of clients and took appropriate action to initiate mutually agreed upon services.
- Provided leadership and evaluations to a team of case managers as the senior case manager.
- Developed a Saturday Arts Program to provide a safe and creative space for youth to develop skills in Social Advocacy.
Project Coordinator
Community Resources for Justice
Boston, MA
01.2003 - 01.2006
- Provided intensive case management services to clients upon their release from incarceration, and initiated access to community resources for clients on probation/parole.
- Coordinated intakes and assessments of incarcerated clients as they prepare for their return into their respective communities.
- Managed a caseload of up to 25 men
- Facilitated workshops to assist clients with identifying career goals, job readiness, and life skills.
- Assist clients with obtaining Government benefits, including Public Assistance, Social Security, and Housing Vouchers.
Education
Bachelor of Science - MASS COMMUNICATIONS
Oral Roberts University
Tulsa, OKMaster of Arts - THEOLOGY
Oral Roberts University
Tulsa, OKSkills
- Individual counseling
- Group therapy
- Client assessment
- Crisis intervention
- Treatment planning
- Case management
Certification
- Certified Peer Recovery Advocate (CRPA)
- Certified Substance Abuse Counselor(CASAC-T)
References
Professional References Available Upon Request
Timeline
Certified Substance Abuse Counselor, CASAC-T
Revcore Recovery Center
01.2023 - Current
Certified Recovery Peer Advocate
Revcore Recovery Center
01.2020 - Current
Peer Support
46th Street Clubhouse
01.2014 - 01.2017
Community Technician
BRC/Jack Ryan Residence
01.2011 - 01.2014
Program Coordinator (Children/Youth Service)
The Osborne Association
01.2006 - 01.2007
Project Coordinator
Community Resources for Justice
01.2003 - 01.2006
Bachelor of Science - MASS COMMUNICATIONS
Oral Roberts University
Master of Arts - THEOLOGY
Oral Roberts University
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