At Southlight, as a Substance Abuse Counselor Intern, I leveraged my expertise in Substance Use Screening and motivational interviewing to enhance client self-awareness and drive positive behavioral changes, significantly improving treatment outcomes. My approach, prioritizing patient confidentiality and relapse prevention, has been pivotal in developing tailored recovery plans, demonstrating a strong blend of technical knowledge and empathetic client engagement.
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Nikki Velez
Raleigh,NC
Summary
Overview
1
Certification
Work History
Southlight
Substance Abuse Counselor Intern
01.2015 - 06.2015
Job overview
- Educated clients on addiction''s impact on physical, mental, social, and emotional well-being, promoting greater self-awareness and motivation for change.
- Improved client outcomes by developing and implementing comprehensive substance abuse treatment plans.
- Incorporated motivational interviewing techniques into counseling sessions to empower clients towards positive behavioral changes that support long-term sobriety.
- Evaluated client progress regularly, adjusting treatment plans as needed to maximize success in recovery journey.
Education
Wake Technical Community CollegeRaleigh, NC
Substance Abuse Counseling from Human Resources Development
05.2015
University Overview
University of New MexicoAlbuquerque, NM
Bachelor's from University Studies
12.2001
University Overview
Skills
- Substance Use Screening
- Substance Abuse Knowledge
- Patient confidentiality
- Relapse Prevention
Certification
CNA-1
Timeline
Substance Abuse Counselor Intern
Southlight
01.2015 - 06.2015
Wake Technical Community College
Substance Abuse Counseling from Human Resources Development
University of New Mexico
Bachelor's from University Studies
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