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Patricia Lathan-Culbertson
Chicago,IL
Summary
Compassionate and competent Addiction Counselor bringing advanced treatment planning and therapy management abilities. Customizes strategies to deliver optimal service for each client's' needs and goals. Trained in substance abuse and mental health support.
Overview
4
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
Rincon Family ServiceChicago, IL
Certified Addiction Counselor
12.2020 - 01.2023
Job overview
- Educated patients on detox and withdrawal, medications, addiction, recovery, coping skills and community resources.
- Supported and counseled clients with drug and alcohol addiction.
- Led supportive group discussions and education sessions with alcohol and drug users and families.
- Completed comprehensive assessments of clients' substance abuse history and treatment requirements to develop individualized treatment plans.
Rincon Family ServiceChicago, Illinois
Recovery Support Specialist
09.2019 - 12.2020
Job overview
- Developed and maintained therapeutic environment within recovery groups, encouraging open communication.
- Developed person-centered treatment plans along with behavior contracts for high-risk patients to address barriers to treatment.
- Helped clients diagnosed with addictive disease disorders increase skills, explore talents and build self-esteem.
- Referred patients for community support outside of treatment and medical providers.
- Counseled clients' in-group or individual sessions to help cope with substance abuse problems.
- Coordinated and cooperated with local agencies and organizations to expedite treatment.
- Completed drug and alcohol assessments for adolescent and adult patients to determine needed level of care.
- Conducted community substance abuse prevention programs for targeted groups within local area.
Brighter Behavior ChoicesChicago, IL
Recovery Specialist
12.2018 - 05.2020
Job overview
- Helped clients diagnosed with addictive disease disorders increase skills, explore talents and build self-esteem.
- Communicated with external organizations, social workers and others regarding patient's benefits and resources.
- Referred patients for community support outside of treatment and medical providers.
- Developed and maintained therapeutic environment within recovery groups, encouraging open communication.
- Conducted community substance abuse prevention programs for targeted groups within local area.
- Assisted in implementing programs to improve patient retention and patient success in treatment.
- Coordinated and cooperated with local agencies and organizations to expedite treatment.
- Developed person-centered treatment plans along with behavior contracts for high-risk patients to address barriers to treatment.
Education
Briarcliffe CollegeBethpage, NY
Associate of Applied Science from Business Administration
10.2013
Sanford Brown CollegeHillside, IL
Associate of Applied Science from Health Information Technology
01.2011
Skills
- Individual Counseling
- Aftercare Follow up
- Treatment Planning
- Group Facilitation
- Clinical Documentation
- Records Review
- Client Counseling
- Individual Therapy
- Patient Advocacy
- Client Evaluation
- Specimen Testing
- Progress Reporting
- Defining Treatment Objectives
- Goal Setting
- Case Management
Certification
- Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC)
Timeline
Certified Addiction Counselor
Rincon Family Service
12.2020 - 01.2023
Recovery Support Specialist
Rincon Family Service
09.2019 - 12.2020
Recovery Specialist
Brighter Behavior Choices
12.2018 - 05.2020
Briarcliffe College
Associate of Applied Science from Business Administration
Sanford Brown College
Associate of Applied Science from Health Information Technology
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