Paula Barrett , BS, CADC
Sioux City ,IA
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Thorough Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor who is attentive to individual client needs and treatment goals. Experienced in individual and group therapy focused on Addiction and Substance Use issues.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Substance Abuse Counselor
Siouxland Counseling Services, PPLC
Sioux City, IA
01.2022 - Current
- Facilitated psycho-educational groups on topics such as relapse prevention, anger management, and communication skills.
- Maintained accurate records of client progress in the electronic medical record system.
- Developed treatment plans based on evidence-based practices and current research findings.
- Completed comprehensive assessments of clients' substance abuse history and treatment requirements to develop individualized treatment plans.
- Developed referral process to assist client access to special programs and services.
- Identified treatment goals based on individual diagnosis and history.
- Discussed with offenders how such issues as drug and alcohol abuse and anger management problems might have played roles in past criminal behavior
Substance Abuse Technician
Rosencrance Jackson Recovery
Sioux City, IA
11.2022 - 12.2022
Medical Laboratory Scientist
Unity Point Hospital
Sioux City, IA
08.2005 - 02.2020
Vishay Dale Electronics Assembler
Vishay Dale Electronics
Yankton, SD
05.2001 - 07.2003
Best Western Hotel Night Auditor
Best Western Hotel
Yankton, SD
07.1999 - 07.2000
Broadway Inn Hotel Clerk
Broadway Inn Yankton
Yankton, SD
10.1997 - 10.1998
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Biology
University of South Dakota
Vermillion, SDBachelor of Science - Medical Laboratory Technology
Mount Marty College
Yankton, SD06.2005
Skills
- Problem resolution
- Relationship building
- Case Management
- Communication techniques
- Organization
- Social Perceptiveness
- Behavior Modification
- Community Resources
Timeline
Substance Abuse Technician
Rosencrance Jackson Recovery
11.2022 - 12.2022
Substance Abuse Counselor
Siouxland Counseling Services, PPLC
01.2022 - Current
Medical Laboratory Scientist
Unity Point Hospital
08.2005 - 02.2020
Vishay Dale Electronics Assembler
Vishay Dale Electronics
05.2001 - 07.2003
Best Western Hotel Night Auditor
Best Western Hotel
07.1999 - 07.2000
Broadway Inn Hotel Clerk
Broadway Inn Yankton
10.1997 - 10.1998
Some College (No Degree) - Biology
University of South Dakota
Bachelor of Science - Medical Laboratory Technology
Mount Marty College
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