Nick Magaña-Gamez
King City,CA
Summary
Dedicated professional adept at delivering comprehensive treatment services to participants in both group and individual settings, fluent in both English and Spanish. Skilled at collaborating directly with participants to devise and execute personalized treatment plans. Experienced at establishing and nurturing support networks to facilitate successful community reintegration. Proficient in timely documentation, including weekly notes, and familiar with collaborating effectively with CDCR and institutional staff to ensure comprehensive participant care.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Apprentice Counselor
Amity Foundation (In-Prison Program)
2020.04 - Current
- Leads and participates in face-to-face group and individual meetings utilizing motivational interviewing, cognitive behavioral therapy and other therapeutic processes
- Works directly with participants to develop and implement treatment/action plans and educate participants about supportive networks as participants return to their community
- Produces accurate, concise, and informative reports, records, and plans while adhering to Amity and CDCR policies, procedures, and safety guidelines
- Demonstrates ethical conduct to uphold professional standards and ensure safety of participants, while meeting students at their current stage of recovery.
Entry Level Counselor
Phoenix House (In-Prison Program)
2019.08 - 2020.01
- Delivered treatment services to participants in group setting as well as individual meetings in both English and Spanish
- Worked directly with participants to develop and implement treatment service plan
- Worked with participants to create support networks for participants pending return to their community
- Completed weekly notes in timely manner; also collaborated with CDCR and institutional staff accordingly.
Case Manager
Social Vocational Services
2017.05 - 2019.08
- Oversaw assessment of consumers during programming hours while promoting health, safety, and overall wellbeing
- Worked directly with consumers to develop and implement coping skills that assisted them in their recovery
- Prepared treatment plan documentation and explained facets to consumers
- Plan and participate in consumer service meetings to review progress of treatment service plans and address concerns.
Education
Addiction Studies Certificate -
Breining Institute
Orangevale, CA (Online)04.2022
Skills
- Current AOD Certification
- Bilingual: Fluent in Spanish (both verbal and written)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Excellent interpersonal, written and communication skills.
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Operational knowledge of Microsoft Office products and Automated Reentry Management System (ARMS)
Volunteer Experience
- Homeless Outreach
- Donation Organization
- Little League Coach
- Special Olympics Coach
Timeline
Certified Apprentice Counselor
Amity Foundation (In-Prison Program)
2020.04 - Current
Entry Level Counselor
Phoenix House (In-Prison Program)
2019.08 - 2020.01
Case Manager
Social Vocational Services
2017.05 - 2019.08
Addiction Studies Certificate -
Breining Institute
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