Monique Biscardi
West Covina,CA
Summary
Motivated and client-centered Substance Use Disorder Counselor with hands-on experience delivering individual and group counseling, conducting assessments, coordinating care, and maintaining accurate clinical documentation. Seeking to advance within the behavioral health field by applying a strong foundation in recovery support, case management, client advocacy, and ongoing academic training in Sociology. Committed to helping individuals build stability, develop healthy coping skills, and achieve lasting recovery while supporting healthier families and communities.
Overview
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Certification
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years of professional experience
Work History
Substance Abuse Disorder Counselor
LACADA
05.2024 - Current
- Facilitate individual and group sessions, including psycho-educational groups, and co-facilitate as assigned or needed.
- Conduct case management, intakes, and assessments while maintaining a caseload of active clients.
- Conducted assessments and evaluations to identify client challenges and goals.
- Implemented evidence-based interventions to enhance client coping strategies.
- Maintained accurate documentation of client interactions, assessments, and progress notes for effective case management.
SUD Intern Inpatient- Outpatient
JWCH-Mini House
09.2023 - 12.2023
- Developing and implementing personalized treatment plans for clients.
- Conducting individual and group therapy sessions to help clients overcome addiction and cope with recovery.
Program Assistant in Chicano/a Studies Department
East Los Angeles College
01.2023 - 12.2023
- Assist the department and professors with any events and or administrative work.
- Assist students with any questions and guide them to the proper professor.
- Coordinated program activities to enhance student engagement and retention.
- Provided administrative support to department leadership, streamlining daily operations through efficient task prioritization and delegation skills.
- Assisted in developing program materials, ensuring clarity and accessibility for diverse audiences.
Drug and Alcohol Counselor Intern
L.A. Cada, Downtown Los Angeles
06.2022 - 06.2023
- Facilitate groups as assigned or needed.
- Individual Sessions Conduct monitored UA testing of clients.
- Upload documents into SAGE and maintains patient charts in accordance with established agency practices and procedures.
- Documentation using C.I.R.P. notes.
- Assessments, step downs and intakes.
- Comply with patient confidentiality.
- Attend and participate in on-going in-service trainings, staff meetings, and governing agency meetings.
Office Manager
La Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Co., Los Angeles, CA
05.2019 - 04.2020
- Managed and maintained scheduling of company and employees.
- Coordinate maintenance and inspection agreements.
- Respond to customer inquiries via phone and email, set up service estimates and maintenance calls.
- Maintain a customer database.
- Interface between field employees and the office.
- Light QuickBooks invoicing and entry.
- Payroll and time entry.
Education
B.A. - Sociology
Cal State Chico University
Chico, CA12-2026
A.A. - Psychology, Administration of Justice, General Studies in Social and Behavioral Sciences
East Los Angeles Community College
Monterrey Park, Ca01-2024
Skills
- Client-Centered Communication
- Case Management
- Confidential Documentation
- Program and Intake Coordination
- Administrative Support
- Problem Solving & Crisis Management
- Multitasking & Time Management
- Treatment plans
- Bilingual in Spanish and english
Certification
- Alcohol and Drug Counselor
- Prevention Specialist Certificate
- Recovery Specialist Certificate
- Addiction Studies Specialist In Criminal Justice
- Currently registered as a Substance Abuse Counselor with California Consortium of Addiction Programs and Professionals
Languages
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
Substance Abuse Disorder Counselor
LACADA
05.2024 - Current
SUD Intern Inpatient- Outpatient
JWCH-Mini House
09.2023 - 12.2023
Program Assistant in Chicano/a Studies Department
East Los Angeles College
01.2023 - 12.2023
Drug and Alcohol Counselor Intern
L.A. Cada, Downtown Los Angeles
06.2022 - 06.2023
Office Manager
La Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Co., Los Angeles, CA
05.2019 - 04.2020
A.A. - Psychology, Administration of Justice, General Studies in Social and Behavioral Sciences
East Los Angeles Community College
B.A. - Sociology
Cal State Chico University