Neal Crandall
Springfield,OH
Summary
Out Patient Drug Counselor with a proven track record at Project Cure Inc., adept in client-centered approaches and relapse prevention. Excelled in enhancing patient outcomes through personalized treatment plans and motivational interviewing, fostering significant client engagement. Skilled in crisis intervention and co-occurring disorders, demonstrating exceptional self-awareness and collaborative success in multidisciplinary teams.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Out Patient Drug Counselor
Project Cure Inc.
06.2005 - 06.2020
- Conducted thorough assessments to identify client needs and develop appropriate intervention strategies.
- Enhanced patient outcomes through the development of personalized treatment plans tailored to individual needs.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions, fostering a supportive environment for open communication and healing.
- Implemented motivational interviewing techniques, empowering clients to take ownership of their recovery process.
- Increased client engagement in treatment programs through the establishment of trusting therapeutic relationships.
- Assisted clients in developing healthy coping mechanisms to replace destructive behaviors associated with substance abuse.
- Provided crisis intervention services, ensuring timely and effective support during critical moments in clients'' recovery journeys.
- Advocated for clients'' needs and rights within the legal system, collaborating with probation officers, court personnel, and other stakeholders to ensure fair treatment.
- Collaborated with medical professionals to ensure proper medication management for clients requiring pharmacological interventions: methadone maintenance.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to create comprehensive care plans for clients struggling with substance abuse disorders.
- Completed required documentation to meet criteria for continued therapy coverage by insurance companies .
Case Manager/Drug Counselor
TCN Behavioral Health Service
06.1994 - 06.2002
- Conducted thorough assessments of clients'' situations, identifying issues, goals, and necessary interventions.
- Achieved positive client outcomes by developing and implementing comprehensive case management plans.
- Contributed to team discussions and case conferences actively, sharing insights and expertise with colleagues to optimize client support strategies.
- Coordinated with healthcare providers to ensure clients had access to necessary medical services, enhancing their overall well-being.
- Collaborated with mental health professionals to address psychological needs of clients, supporting their holistic recovery.
- Strengthened relationships with community organizations to increase access to supportive resources for clients in need.
- Advocated for clients in legal settings, ensuring their rights were protected and voices heard.
- Assisted clients in setting achievable goals while providing ongoing encouragement and support throughout the process of reaching those objectives.
- Monitored clients' progress and tracked client services to provide crisis interventions.
- Facilitated successful transitions between levels of care by developing detailed discharge plans and coordinating resources.
Education
Master of Arts - Masters- Rehabilitation Counseling
Wright State Univ,
Dayton, OH12.1995
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science/Economics
Earlham College
Richmond, IN12.1975
Skills
- Individual and group counseling
- Case management
- Relapse Prevention
- Co-occurring disorders knowledge
- Active Listening
- 12 Step Experience37 years continuous
- Reliability
- Licensed Independent Chemical Dependency Couselor3
Certification
- Ohio Chemical Dependency Professionals Board 8/30/2016
- Licensed Independent Chemical Counselor 3
- LICDC # 161312
Timeline
Out Patient Drug Counselor
Project Cure Inc.
06.2005 - 06.2020
Case Manager/Drug Counselor
TCN Behavioral Health Service
06.1994 - 06.2002
Master of Arts - Masters- Rehabilitation Counseling
Wright State Univ,
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science/Economics
Earlham College
- Ohio Chemical Dependency Professionals Board 8/30/2016
- Licensed Independent Chemical Counselor 3
- LICDC # 161312
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