Nicholas Commander
Reisterstown,MD
Summary
Dedicated mental health professional bringing background working with individuals suffering from substance abuse and behavioral disorders. Focused on client advocacy, prevention and education to reduce impacts and recurrence of serious issues. Collaborative with multidisciplinary teams to create solid support networks for client needs.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Substance Abuse Counselor
Hanover Treatment Services
Hanover, PA
10.2022 - Current
- Provided crisis intervention services when needed.
- Ensured that all clinical documentation met state regulations and standards of practice.
- Provided individual, family, and group counseling sessions to address addiction issues.
- Assessed clients to determine individual needs and developed treatment plans accordingly.
- Conducted assessments of client's mental health status and substance use history.
- Conducted individual and group therapy sessions for outpatient clients.
- Completed comprehensive assessments of clients' substance abuse history and treatment requirements to develop individualized treatment plans.
Registered Behavior Technician
Behavioral Framework
Frederick, MD
09.2021 - 10.2022
- Implement behavioral plans for children with autism and prompt clients to follow those plans
- Assist the client and their family in daily life activities
- Reduce undesired behaviors such as tantrums and verbal aggression and reinforce desired behaviors such as sharing and politeness.
- Collaborated with parents, teachers, school administrators, and other professionals to ensure successful implementation of interventions.
Student Assistant
Loyola University Maryland, Event Services
Baltimore, MD
06.2019 - 05.2021
- Assist in planning, organizing, and running events on the campus
- Coordinate with other staff members to set up and take down inventory used at events
- Assisted customers by providing extra accommodations and necessities.
Education
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology -
Loyola University Maryland
05.2021
Master of Arts - Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Malone University
Canton, OHSkills
- Counseling techniques
- Treatment Plan Development
- Individual sessions
- Substance Abuse Counseling
- Patient Advocacy
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Professional Demeanor
- Excellent Communication
- Biopsychosocial Assessments
- Continuous Improvement
Leadership Experience
- Loyola University Maryland Honor Council, Baltimore, MD, Panel Member, 09/2018 - Present, Listen to and assist students who have had difficulty maintaining academic honesty, Serve as a confidential advisor and mentor to ensure that students learn from their mistakes and assume accountability for their actions, Develop positive outlooks for students as they continue forward in their academic career and towards their professional career
- Maryland Boys State, Westminster, MD, Intern, 06/2016, Nominated to and graduated from a one-week military camp centered on teamwork, accumulation of knowledge, and personal growth, Learned about government and law making through several guest speakers
Timeline
Substance Abuse Counselor
Hanover Treatment Services
10.2022 - Current
Registered Behavior Technician
Behavioral Framework
09.2021 - 10.2022
Student Assistant
Loyola University Maryland, Event Services
06.2019 - 05.2021
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology -
Loyola University Maryland
Master of Arts - Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Malone University
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