Piyush Badola
Minneapolis,MN
Summary
Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor Professional custodian/caretaker of chemically dependent clients Award winner for safety measures utilized Speak two languages, English and Hindi, fluently U.S. Army Veteran, Infantry Division, with Honorable Discharge Clean State of Minnesota background check 20 plus years of sobriety College Graduate
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
LICENSED ALCOHOL & DRUG COUNSELOR
NorthStar Behavioral Health
01.2023 - Current
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to coordinate comprehensive care for clients with co-occurring disorders.
- Encouraged healthy lifestyle choices such as exercise, nutrition counseling and stress management techniques.
- Monitored client progress toward identified goals through regular follow-up meetings.
- Conducted assessments to evaluate clients' substance abuse history, physical health, mental health and social functioning.
- Provided crisis intervention services when needed.
- Engaged in continuing education activities to stay abreast of changes in the field of addiction counseling.
- Created educational materials related to the effects of drugs on the body and mind.
- Developed and implemented individual treatment plans for clients with substance use disorders.
- Developed treatment plans for clients based on their individual needs and goals.
- Organized recreational activities that promote sober living habits.
- Assisted in developing aftercare plans for successful recovery from substance abuse.
- Worked closely with drug court staff in designing treatment plans specific to client needs.
- Identified problem areas impacting participants' ability to successfully complete treatment.
DRUG UNIT ASSISTANT
FAIRVIEW RIVERSIDE HOSPITAL
03.2010 - 12.2020
- Entered data into electronic health record systems accurately and efficiently.
- Provided guidance to junior staff members regarding procedures within the unit.
- Performed basic clerical duties such as filing paperwork, photocopying documents, faxing documents.
- Greeted patients upon arrival and provided assistance as needed.
- Organized patient records in accordance with established protocols.
- Assisted with preparing discharge summaries for patients.
- Monitored inventory levels of medical supplies and placed orders when necessary.
- Acted as a liaison between healthcare providers, staff members, patients, families, insurance companies.
CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY TECHNICIAN
PRIDE INSTITUTE
01.2008 - 01.2010
- Monitored client progress, providing support and encouragement throughout the recovery process.
- Provided crisis intervention services to clients experiencing high levels of stress or anxiety related to substance abuse issues.
- Provided transportation for clients attending offsite appointments.
- Conducted random drug testing according to agency protocol.
- Collaborated with other members of the interdisciplinary team to ensure quality care was provided to each client.
- Issued medications from clinic dispensary and kept records using specified procedures.
- Monitored patients' well-being and reported changes or unusual behavior or physical illness to medical staff.
CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY TECHNICIAN
PROGRESS VALLEY, INC.
- Served as a liaison between the program and outside agencies when necessary.
- Utilized evidence based practices when developing individualized treatment plans for patients.
- Facilitated psychoeducational groups for individuals struggling with co-occurring disorders.
- Provided referrals for additional resources to assist in treatment goals.
- Collaborated with doctors, psychologists or therapists in working with patient treatments.
- Influenced patients' behavior with interaction, counseling or instruction.
- Aided patients in performing activities of daily living.
Education
ADDICTION COUNSELING -
MINNEAPOLIS COMMUNITY & TECHNICHAL COLLEGE
01.2018
BACHELORS DEGREE -
RIDER UNIVERSITY
Lawrenceville, NJ01.1995
Skills
- Great communication skills
- Reliable and Dependable
- Aptitude to Learn
- Relationship Building
- Extensive Travel
- Referral Coordination
- Boundary Setting
- Individual Counseling
- Behavioral assessment
- Motivational Interviewing
- Individual Therapy
- Goal Setting
- Client Confidentiality
- Case Management
- Communication techniques
- Clinical Documentation
- Defining treatment objectives
Skillsandhonors
- US Army Veteran 1984 to 1987
- US Citizen
- Awarded for Safety Honors
- Great communication skills
- Reliable and Dependable
- Aptitude to Learn
- Relationship Building
- Extensive Travel
Affiliations
- President of International Club, Rider University, Lawrenceville, NJ
- Marathon Finisher, Twin City Marathon.
Timeline
LICENSED ALCOHOL & DRUG COUNSELOR
NorthStar Behavioral Health
01.2023 - Current
DRUG UNIT ASSISTANT
FAIRVIEW RIVERSIDE HOSPITAL
03.2010 - 12.2020
CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY TECHNICIAN
PRIDE INSTITUTE
01.2008 - 01.2010
CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY TECHNICIAN
PROGRESS VALLEY, INC.
ADDICTION COUNSELING -
MINNEAPOLIS COMMUNITY & TECHNICHAL COLLEGE
BACHELORS DEGREE -
RIDER UNIVERSITY
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