Muhammad Abdul-Aliyy
Assistant Counselor Drug & Alcohol
Harrisburg,PA.
Summary
Compassionate Assistant Counselor with extensive knowledge of counseling principles and practices. Adept at creating individualized treatment plans and leading group therapy sessions. Committed to creating safe, supportive environment for all participants.
Overview
2
2
year of professional experience
Work History
Counselor Assistant/Group Facilitator
NASR CONSULTANT GROUP INC.
1500 N 2nd Street #23 Harrisburg, PA 17102
09.2014 - 01.2016
- Maintained confidentiality of records relating to clients' treatment.
- Guided clients in developing skills and strategies for dealing with problems.
- Offered guidance and advice to help cultivate self-esteem and community involvement.
- Engaged clients in conversation to determine feelings and apprehensions.
- Developed individualized counseling plans for clients to incorporate short-term and long-term goals.
- Implemented evidence-based therapeutic interventions to promote positive behavior change.
- Communicated closely with other counselors to devise programs and activities based on developmental and academic levels.
- Implemented and developed core counseling programs to meet each individual's specific and varying needs.
- Acted as client advocate to coordinate required services or resolve emergency problems in crisis situations.
- Facilitated weekly group sessions to encourage self-reflection and problem-solving.
- Conducted evaluations to help patients develop measurable treatment goals.
- Conducted assessments to determine progress and performance and report findings to relevant authorities.
- Developed and expanded referral system of service providers to assist clients in attaining services.
- Listened to clients' concerns and provided encouragement and support.
- Supported individuals dealing with mental health and emotional issues.
- Assisted clients in exploring feelings and understanding behaviors.
- Designed safe and supportive environment for clients to discuss issues.
- Provided emergency response in crisis situations to diffuse tensions and prevent violence.
- Determined clients' risk of self-harm or other dangerous behaviors.
- Collaborated with other professionals to coordinate comprehensive care for clients.
- Provided comprehensive case management services, created treatment plans, and connected clients and families to appropriate resources.
- Adapted counseling techniques to best suit individual needs of each client.
- Assessed clients' needs to provide appropriate therapeutic interventions.
- Developed treatment plans to help clients build self-confidence and resilience.
- Developed goal-oriented psychoeducational and activity therapy groups to improve clients' level of functioning.
- Facilitated group counseling sessions to support and encourage client growth.
- Assessed patient behavior, moods, and other responses to determine correct diagnosis and devise treatment plans.
- Educated clients on dangers of substance abuse and prevention techniques.
- Managed patients with substance dependence and co-occurring Axis I and Axis II disorders.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Addiction & Recovery Services
Harrisburg Area Community College
Harrisburg, PA12.2024
Skills
- Needs Assessment
- Client Advocacy
- Behavior Monitoring
- Peer Counseling
- Substance Abuse Counseling
- Crisis Intervention
- Client Counseling
- Counseling
- Intervention Planning
- Treatment Plans
- Intake Assessments
- Treatment Planning
- [Type] Counseling
- Adept at Treatment and Discharge Planning
- Biopsychosocial Assessments
- Client Needs Assessment
- Skilled in Intake Interviewing
- Group Facilitation
- Active Listening
- Effective Communication
- Psychoeducation
- Relapse Prevention
- Conflict Resolution
- Motivational Interviewing
- Goal Setting
- Problem Solving
- Patient Advocacy
- Patient Intake
- Intervention Support
- Group Counseling
- Documentation and Reporting
- Decision-Making
- Individual Counseling
- Interpersonal Communication
- Data Confidentiality
Affiliations
Honorable Discharge USN from November 26, 1975 - November 25, 1978.
Timeline
Counselor Assistant/Group Facilitator
NASR CONSULTANT GROUP INC.
09.2014 - 01.2016
Associate of Applied Science - Addiction & Recovery Services
Harrisburg Area Community College