Petronella Paskevicius
Tucson,AZ
Summary
Successful at helping clients unravel physical, mental and emotional layers to identify root causes of problems and develop strong coping skills for diverse scenarios. Proficient in interdisciplinary collaboration with passion for leaving positive impact on patient lives.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Therapist
Community Partners Integrated Healthcare
Tucson, Arizona
08.2019 - Current
- Collaborated with team to support SMI Clients with wrap around services
- Supported clients in crisis 24/7 to understand risk, create safety plans and determine need for hospitalizations
- Followed HIPAA
- Created treatment plans, discharge plans, outreach services and crisis intervention
- Provided individual, group, and family therapy to diverse clientele in outpatient setting using CRA and Matrix, IOP facilitator, relapse preventions, and many others.
- Counseled individuals, groups and families to bring awareness of problems, deal with crisis situations and develop action plans.
- Developed and implemented intensive individualized treatment plans addressing family relationship problems, destructive patterns of behavior and other psychosocial issues.
Substance Use Disorder Specialist
Community Partners Integrated Healthcare
Tucson, Arizona
09.2018 - 08.2019
- Provide support to clients diagnosed with co-occurring disorders using harm reduction, relapse prevention, and SUD counseling
- Run weekly groups 2-10 members for SUD/co-occurring disorders
- Work with 10-15 clients in enhancing their daily living and social skills
- Advocate for clients in securing detox and rehabilitation when deemed necessary
- Assist clients in applying for Social Security when applicable
- Provide assistance with clients in obtaining employment
- Supported and assessed clients struggling with addiction or relationship issues and devised strategies based on client needs.
- Coordinated referrals for addiction services based on individual client needs and preferences.
Housing Specialist
Community Partners Integrated Healthcare
Tucson, Arizona
09.2016 - 08.2018
- Work with clients in enhancing their daily living and social skills
- Provide support to clients in order to maintain housing
- Eviction prevention
- Coordinate care with client health homes to provide them with quality of care
- Assists clients in crisis situations
- Provide individual intensive outpatient treatment for people with stimulant use disorders
- Explained rental and housing regulations to clients and helped each discover best options for housing.
- Identified and recruited landlords and brokers to provide suitable and affordable units to meet clients' needs.
- Assisted applicants in filling out housing applications and verifying assets.
- Worked with clients to improve life choices and maximize benefits of programs.
Peer Support Specialist/ Housing Coordinator
Wellness Connections, SEACRS
Sierra Vista, Arizona
09.2014 - 09.2016
- Provided housing to those with serious mental illness
- Provided peer support services
- Facilitated groups for mental health, substance abuse, and employment training
- Built relationships with others based upon trust and honesty by using active listening and dynamic communication skills.
- Provided ongoing assessment, problem-solving and skill teaching to assist individuals with activities of daily living.
- Demonstrated extensive knowledge of recovery and wellness principles and shared this information with others struggling during recovery.
Education
Master of Science - Addiction Counseling
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ08.2018
Bachelor of Science - Human Services
University of Phoenix
05.2016
Skills
- Intervention planning
- Documentation requirements
- One-on-one sessions
- Group therapy facilitation
- Psychiatric evaluation
- Progress assessments
- Patient documentation
- Decision Making
- MS Office
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Flexible and Adaptable
Accomplishments
- IOP Facilitation using parts of CRA and Matrix
- Peer Support Certification 2017
- LASAC Jan 1, 2021
- CPR certification
- Fingerprint Clearance Card
Timeline
Therapist
Community Partners Integrated Healthcare
08.2019 - Current
Substance Use Disorder Specialist
Community Partners Integrated Healthcare
09.2018 - 08.2019
Housing Specialist
Community Partners Integrated Healthcare
09.2016 - 08.2018
Peer Support Specialist/ Housing Coordinator
Wellness Connections, SEACRS
09.2014 - 09.2016
Master of Science - Addiction Counseling
Grand Canyon University
Bachelor of Science - Human Services
University of Phoenix
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