Octavio Alvarez
Arcata,CA
Summary
Compassionate and caring counselor with a background in cognitive and behavioral therapy. Extremely skilled at building trust with diverse individuals to promote client honesty and growth during recovery process. Driven to help patients overcome personal obstacles and achieve their goals through personalized care.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Office Assistant
Express Employment Professionals
Eureka, CA
11.2021 - Current
- Interacted with customers by phone, email or in-person to provide information.
- Demonstrated flexibility working in a fast-paced and ever-changing environment.
- Prepared specimens for testing and analysis.
- Logged samples correctly into computerized tracking system.
Counselor
Aegis Treatment Center
Eureka, CA
06.2020 - 09.2021
- Provided comprehensive case management services, including creating treatment plans and connecting clients and families to appropriate resources.
- Guided clients in effective therapeutic exercises integrated from Cognitive Behavior Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT).
- Provided guidance and advice to help cultivate self-esteem and community involvement.
- Managed caseload of up to 70 patients with substance dependence and co-occurring Axis I and Axis II disorders.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Humboldt State University
Arcata, CA05.2019
Skills
- Fluent in Spanish and English
- Biopsychosocial assessments
- Addiction counseling
- Mental Health Support
- Crisis Response
- Adept at treatment and discharge planning
- Skilled in intake interviewing
- Strong public speaker
- Adept at conflict resolution
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) expert
- Contributing Team Player
Certification
- CPT 1 - Certified Phlebotomy Technician
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
"Preparation plus opportunity equals luck."
Unknown
Timeline
Office Assistant
Express Employment Professionals
11.2021 - Current
Counselor
Aegis Treatment Center
06.2020 - 09.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Humboldt State University
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