Nick Lombardi

• In practicum phase to becoming certified (Not yet certified)
• Completed an approved year-long training program in alcohol and drug counseling.
• Acquiring knowledge and skills related to the effects of drugs and alcohol on individuals and society, as well as strategies for prevention, intervention, and treatment.
• Gaining experience working with individuals and groups affected by addiction and related issues.
• Learning to provide assessment, treatment planning, counseling, and case management services to clients.
• Developing skills in cultural competency, ethical decision-making, and professional conduct.

• Experience working with adults with severe mental illness.
• Trained and mentored Client Coordinators in company facilitation guidelines, emphasizing creating a safe and inclusive environment for clients.
• Provided hands-on and proactive leadership to staff and clients.
• Facilitated groups for clients focused on cultivating a deeper understanding of themselves and their experiences, emphasizing Mind and Body Connection, Life Skills, and Acts of Daily Living as pathways to personal growth and social change.
• Established a safe and open environment for clients to express their needs, hopes, and desires while in treatment.
• Managed high-stress procedures to meet objectives set by boards of directors or senior management.
• Spoke to community groups about the purpose, programs, and policies of the organization and the potential of somatic counseling.
• Consulted with staff on resolution of complex service issues to bring a unique perspective to problem-solving.

SELPA, Harding Project, and Power of Play Research Assistant:

• Facilitated program implementation fidelity checks on social-emotional programming within 14 K through 12 classrooms in Santa Barbara County for children with emotional disturbances.
• Assessed records of each patient, reviewed databases and checked referrals to locate potential research study participants.