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Nardeen Labib

Saugus,CA

Summary

Caring, empathetic Substance Abuse Counselor with 1 years of experience in residential settings. Exceptionally talented at building rapport with different patient groups to encourage honesty and growth in recovery from substance Passionate counselor dedicated to improving lives of individuals struggling with addiction and other behavioral disorders. Caring supporter of recovering patients with guidance toward tangible improvements and relapse prevention. Attentively implements sound treatment plans addressing unique patient needs and helps attain long-term behavioral goals. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level Counselor position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.

Overview

2025
2025
years of professional experience

Work History

Substance Abuse Assistant Counselor

Didi Hirsch Mental Health Services
06.2022 - 03.2023
  • Assists with client related residential services; responding to emergencies, maintaining safety and security of clients in the facility
  • Facilitates client activity groups for adults residing and/or being treated in Via Avanta programs
  • Assesses and monitors client daily activity schedule and, prepares then submits client participation reports to the Program Director and counseling staff
  • Maintains accurate and complete documentation of client self-administered medication, and ensures compliance with Agency policies and procedures and County/other public agency regulations
  • Conducts phone referrals, performs intake screenings, as well as prepares and files client charts for the adult residential program
  • Assists with scheduling client transportation to appointments with other community support services
  • Conducts routine walk-through of program facility; notes problems and prepares a physical plant and client safety status report.

Substance Use Disorder Counselor

Action Family Counseling
1 1 - Current
  • Determine the Client’s appropriateness and eligibility for admission or referral
  • Identify any coexisting conditions (medical, psychiatric, physical, etc.)
  • Adhere to applicable laws, regulations, and agency policies governing alcohol and other drug abuse services
  • Identify appropriate assessment tools
  • Explain assessment results to the clients in an understandable manner
  • Apply techniques to assist the client, group, and/ or family in examining the client’s behavior, attitudes, and/or feelings if appropriate in the treatment setting
  • Coordinate services for client care
  • Assess crisis intervention situations
  • Document intake, screening, assessment, case management and treatment planning

Substitute Teacher

William S. Hart District
03.2017 - 11.2021

Medical Interpreter

Fluent Language Solutions
08.2017 - 07.2021

Castaic Union School District
09.2017 - 01.2021
  • Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests
  • Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among students
  • Confer with parents or guardians, other teachers, counselors, and administrators to resolve students' behavioral and academic problems
  • Prepare materials and classrooms for class activities
  • Assign lessons and correct homework
  • Observe and evaluate students' academic performance, behavior, social development, and physical health.

Education

Certificate: Substance Use Disorder - undefined

Tarzana Treatment Centers College

Master’s degree - Educational Counseling

California State University

Bachelor of Arts degree - Psychology

University of La Verne

Skills

  • HIGHLIGHTS OF QUALIFICATIONS
  • Computer proficient:
  • Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint
  • Office experience includes typing (41wpm), filing, creating reports,
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Proven ability to manage multiple tasks in fast-paced work environments
  • Equally skilled working independently or as a member of a team
  • CPR/First Aid
  • ASAM A &B W/C#
  • Flexible/ Fast Learner
  • Bilingual in Arabic and English

Timeline

Substance Abuse Assistant Counselor

Didi Hirsch Mental Health Services
06.2022 - 03.2023

Castaic Union School District
09.2017 - 01.2021

Medical Interpreter

Fluent Language Solutions
08.2017 - 07.2021

Substitute Teacher

William S. Hart District
03.2017 - 11.2021

Certificate: Substance Use Disorder - undefined

Tarzana Treatment Centers College

Master’s degree - Educational Counseling

California State University

Bachelor of Arts degree - Psychology

University of La Verne

Substance Use Disorder Counselor

Action Family Counseling
1 1 - Current
Nardeen Labib