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Phillip A. McNeal

Landover,MD.

Summary

I have 20-year experience as a veteran of substance abuse counseling and security in a medium security setting. I was employed as a Senior Correctional Sergeant. I am a Certified Addictions Counselor and Case Manager. I am qualified with experience and exceptional interpersonal skills that enable me to do various tasks as both a Case Manager and Group Leader for Behavior Management (i.e. anger management, addictions counseling, and documented report writing). This applicant is experienced in using Microsoft 2010 JACCS, IMS protocol, and inmate management systems for the Bureau of Prisons. I am well versed in classifications in Youth Rehabilitation Act Studies (YRA) for the District Courts. I am interested and well qualified for a challenging role as an Addictions Counselor, Case Manager, and or Security Personnel with the embodiment of Asset Protection Specialist and Customer Service/Care. Security-focused and diligent Guard skilled at protecting personnel and premises. Responds and acts appropriately to situational assessments, including criminal acts and fire and medical emergencies remaining alert, attentive and vigilant at all times. Anticipates trouble and takes steps to intervene and diffuse using keen eye for detail.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

Visual Security Officer

Macy’s Inc
Hyattsville, MD
10.2021 - Current
  • Provide visual security at assigned post
  • Asset Protection Specialist (APS)
  • Posted at Entry Area,
  • Ensure good Customer Service/ Care
  • Coordinates w/Asset Protection Team (APT)

Certified Addictions Counselor/Case Manager

Corrections Corporation of America/Core Civic
Washington, DC
01.2002 - 02.2017
  • Conduct interviews of patients/inmates
  • Administer regular drug test and arrange for individual counseling
  • Review client records to assess treatment and progress, including changes applied for optimal results
  • Develop individual treatment plans tailored to each client’s needs
  • Conduct therapeutic groups in anger management and addictions counseling
  • Prepare Classifications Study for Youth Rehabilitation Act (YRA) District Court
  • Provide proper care to client to help them recover and lead a more productive lifestyle
  • Coordinate with health professions in case of emergency and general health care
  • Coordinate with health professionals and staff to report and monitor suicidal behavior (Evaluate patient progress notes daily)
  • Plan for aftercare programs for patients being discharged
  • Plan for aftercare programs and do follow-up calls to patient/inmates
  • Conduct random urine test of suspected patients/inmate following policies and procedures of signs and symptoms daily reporting

Senior Correctional Sergeant

Corrections Corporation of America/Core Civic
, Washington
05.2002 - 01.2006

Special Operations, S.O.R.T
05.2002 - 01.2006
  • Direct supervision over seven housing units/pods
  • Ensure inmate safety
  • Provide staff security
  • Prepare daily reports and shift activities

Residential Counselor

Safe Haven Outreach Ministries
Washington, DC
05.2001 - 03.2002
  • Facilitate therapeutic groups
  • Monitor client medications
  • Prepare and submit progress notes
  • Assist clients with NA/AA sponsorship

Education

No Degree - Counseling

University of The District of Columbia/Addictions Counselor
Washington DC

Associates of General Studies - Political Science And Government

Lewis University
Romeoville, IL
1995

High School Diploma -

Carter G. Harrison High School
Chicago, IL
08.1981

Skills

  • Excellent knowledge of substance abuse disorders
  • Excellent communication, writing, interpersonal, oral and record keeping skills
  • Ability to conduct counseling in a group and individual milieu
  • Compassionate and empathic towards addicted individuals because it is also a mental health disorder
  • Ability to help facilitate addicted individuals toward a more productive lifestyle
  • Expert in convincing clients how their addiction affects their loved ones and their emotional responses
  • Ability to maintain clients' treatment records within a computer
  • Skilled in identifying drug types
  • Knowledge of different types of treatment methods and therapeutic procedures

Timeline

Visual Security Officer

Macy’s Inc
10.2021 - Current

Senior Correctional Sergeant

Corrections Corporation of America/Core Civic
05.2002 - 01.2006

Special Operations, S.O.R.T
05.2002 - 01.2006

Certified Addictions Counselor/Case Manager

Corrections Corporation of America/Core Civic
01.2002 - 02.2017

Residential Counselor

Safe Haven Outreach Ministries
05.2001 - 03.2002

No Degree - Counseling

University of The District of Columbia/Addictions Counselor

Associates of General Studies - Political Science And Government

Lewis University

High School Diploma -

Carter G. Harrison High School
Phillip A. McNeal