Nicole Wagner
Puyallup,WA
Summary
Empathetic, caring, and engaging Substance Use Disorder counselor with background in harm reduction and evidence-based practice setting and knowledge of counseling principals and practices. Talented at building rapport with different patients to encourage growth in recovery. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges. Committed to creating a supportive, safe environment for all participants as well as passionate about providing guidance and resources for patients with substance use disorders.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
SUDP
Northwest Integrated Health
Lakewood, WA
04.2025 - Current
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- The ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
- Patient-Centered approach that seeks to remove barriers as well as understand and effectively address the needs and challenges for patients.
- Performs initial assessments and on-going care of patients' physical and psychosocial status.
- Make appropriate referrals to other health professionals and community agencies.
- Supports and assesses clients struggling with addiction and devised strategies based on clients needs.
- Ensures all documentation regarding patient care, treatment, and incidents is completed timely and in a clear, concise manner.
- Facilitates group and individual therapy in outpatient setting telephonically and in person.
- Provides comprehensive case management services, creates treatment plans, and connects clients to appropriate services.
- Develops goal-oriented psycheducational and activity therapy groups to improve clients level of functioning.
- Monitors clients progress to make necessary adjustments for client success, as well as uses knowledge of different treatment modalities to provide clients with individualized options for successful outcomes.
- Works alongside clinic provider and other clinical/medical staff and is educated on different forms of medication assisted treatment.
- Displays sensitivity to cultural and linguistic needs of clients served.
SUDPT
Kent Comprehensive Treatment Center
Kent, WA
10.2024 - 04.2025
- The ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
- Patient-Centered approach that seeks to remove barriers as well as understand and effectively address the needs and challenges for patients.
- Performs initial assessments and on-going care of patients' physical and psychosocial status.
- Make appropriate referrals to other health professionals and community agencies.
- Supports and assesses clients struggling with addiction and devised strategies based on clients needs.
- Ensures all documentation regarding patient care, treatment, and incidents is completed timely and in a clear, concise manner.
- Facilitates group and individual therapy in outpatient setting telephonically and in person.
- Provides comprehensive case management services, creates treatment plans, and connects clients to appropriate services.
- Develops goal-oriented psycheducational and activity therapy groups to improve clients level of functioning.
- Monitors clients progress to make necessary adjustments for client success, as well as uses knowledge of different treatment modalities to provide clients with individualized options for successful outcomes.
- Works alongside clinic provider and other clinical/medical staff and is educated on different forms of medication assisted treatment.
- Displays sensitivity to cultural and linguistic needs of clients served.
SUDPT
Bellingham Comprehensive Treatment Center
Bellingham, WA
07.2023 - 10.2024
- Performs initial assessments and on-going care of patients' physical and psychosocial status.
- Make appropriate referrals to other health professionals and community agencies.
- Supports and assesses clients struggling with addiction and devised strategies based on clients needs.
- Ensures all documentation regarding patient care, treatment, and incidents is completed timely and in a clear, concise manner.
- Facilitates group and individual therapy in outpatient setting.
- Provides comprehensive case management services, creates treatment plans, and connects clients to appropriate services.
- Develops goal-oriented psycheducational and activity therapy groups to improve clients level of functioning.
- Monitors clients progress to make necessary adjustments for client success, as well as uses knowledge of different treatment modalities to provide clients with individualized options for successful outcomes.
- Works alongside clinic provider and other clinical/medical staff and is educated on different forms of medication assisted treatment.
- Displays sensitivity to cultural and linguistic needs of clients served.
Education
SUDP Credential - Active
WA State Department of Health
Associates In Applied Science - Substance Use Disorder Professional
Whatcom Community College
Bellingham, WA06-2023
Skills
- Skilled case manager with knowledge and experience in treatment planning, discharge planning, crisis prevention/intervention, clinical evaluation, screening, assessments and documentation requirements
- Knowledgeable in addictive disorders and mental health disorders
- Trained in Motivational Interviewing
- Trained in the areas of group and individual counseling using a harm reduction lens
- Knowledge of cross-cultutal differences and experience in working with diverse populations
- Able to work independently and also within a group dynamic
- Strong organizational, verbal, and written skills
- Familiar with working in setting that requires minimum level of billable activity per day
- Familiar and comfortable using electronic client record software systems
- 25 years experience working in MOUD/harm reduction setting
- Detail oriented and organized
- Ability to work independently and fast paced environment, maintain calm under pressure and think critically during crisis situations
Timeline
SUDP
Northwest Integrated Health
04.2025 - Current
SUDPT
Kent Comprehensive Treatment Center
10.2024 - 04.2025
SUDPT
Bellingham Comprehensive Treatment Center
07.2023 - 10.2024
SUDP Credential - Active
WA State Department of Health
Associates In Applied Science - Substance Use Disorder Professional
Whatcom Community College