Quisto Costello
Lugoff,USA
Summary
Dynamic ADSAP Coordinator with proven expertise at ALPHA Behavioral Health Center, excelling in individual and group therapy, who utilizes their Human Services background to inform standards of care when working with clients. Skilled in motivational interviewing and community outreach, effectively designed tailored treatment plans, facilitates psychoeducation to reduce high-risk choices, enhances client engagement and outcomes, and is committed to fostering collaboration and cultural competency in diverse settings.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
ADSAP Cordinator
ALPHA Behavioral Health Center
Camden, SC
04.2025 - Current
- Led supportive group discussions and education sessions with alcohol and drug users.
- Identified treatment goals based on individual diagnosis and history.
- Conducted assessments to evaluate and diagnose mental health concerns related to substance abuse.
- Monitored client progress through regular follow-up meetings and evaluations.
- Attended conferences, trainings and workshops related to addictions counseling practices.
- Evaluated the effectiveness of current interventions by conducting outcome measurements utilizing standardized assessment tools.
Paid Summer Intern
Food For The Soul
Camden, South Carolina
06.2024 - 07.2025
- Recorded and acknowledged donations to support shelter operations.
- Ensured safety protocols throughout facility to maintain resident well-being.
- Distributed meals to community members and shelter residents daily.
- Administered needs assessments for residents, facilitating referrals to essential services.
- Coordinated with service providers to effectively address resident needs.
- Conducted drug screenings for residents to uphold shelter compliance standards.
Substance Abuse Specialist
ALPHA Behavioral Health Center
Camden, SC
01.2025 - 04.2025
- Conducted individual and group therapy sessions for outpatient clients.
- Facilitated psychoeducation groups on relapse prevention, coping skills, and motivation for change.
- Collaborated with drug court staff to design tailored treatment plans for clients.
- Evaluated effectiveness of interventions using standardized assessment tools.
- Provided regular case updates during clinical staff meetings to enhance team communication.
Clinical Intern
ALPHA Behavioral Health Center
Camden, SC
01.2024 - 01.2025
- Administered drug screenings to ensure compliance with treatment protocols.
- Engaged in community outreach to promote substance misuse awareness and available treatment options.
- Taught drug prevention curriculum at camp for at-risk youths, enhancing educational outreach.
- Managed phone inquiries, scheduled appointments, and provided information on services offered.
- Observed treatment team during staffing to gain insights into best practices and patient care.
- Distributed harm reduction supplies to support community health initiatives.
Cashier
Arbys
Elgin, South Carolina
06.2020 - 04.2021
- Approached and solved problems with initiative and sound judgment.
- Worked with supervisory team to meet customer needs.
- Addressed customer questions and complaints with professionalism.
- Recaptured sales from dissatisfied customers by listening and resolving problems.
Cook
Bojangle's
Lugoff, South Carolina
01.2020 - 06.2020
- Enforced adherence to all food safety regulations and best practices across kitchen staff.
- Communicated with kitchen crew members to delegate tasks and responsibilities.
- Communicated clearly with kitchen staff to coordinate workflow.
- Collaborated with restaurant staff to meet all food service demands during peak periods.
- Maintained and recorded all proper food temperatures following established policy.
Inventory Control Associate
Husqvarna Outdoor Power
Columbia, South Carolina
03.2017 - 04.2019
- Resolved 100% of inventory discrepancies, located 90% of missing products, and traced recordkeeping errors.
- Coordinated and monitored automated stock transfers between departments and off-site locations.
- Kept products correctly labeled and immediately corrected problems for optimal inventory control.
- Prevented many inventory problems with successful training of production and front-line staff.
- Used computers to generate shipping labels and update inventory.
Shipping Associate
Belk Distribution Center
Blythewood, South Carolina
09.2015 - 03.2017
- Staged merchandise by department, marked appropriately for placement in facility and delivered merchandise to different destinations.
- Maintained accurate tracking system covering shipping and receiving transactions.
- Delivered materials to different locations using conveyors, bins and hand trucks.
- Kept supplies organized and ready for shipping and receiving needs.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Human Services
University of South Carolina Beaufort
Bluffton, SC05-2025
Associate in Arts (A.A.) - Interdisciplinary Studies
Midlands Technical College
Columbia, SC05.2023
Ed.S - Counselor Education
University of South Carolina
Columbia, SCSkills
- Time Management
- Task Prioritization
- Creative Problem Solving
- Interpersonal Communication
- Collaboration
- Conflict Management
- Networking
- Documentation
- Individual therapy
- Group therapy
- Motivational interviewing
- Substance abuse education
- Community outreach
- Providing community referrals
- Psychoeducation delivery
- Cultural Competency
- Specimen testing
- Heartsaver first aid
- Trauma-informed care
- Outreach activities
Certification
- DAODAS Substance Abuse Specialist
- Heartsaver for k-12 Schools
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Limited
Timeline
ADSAP Cordinator
ALPHA Behavioral Health Center
04.2025 - Current
Substance Abuse Specialist
ALPHA Behavioral Health Center
01.2025 - 04.2025
Paid Summer Intern
Food For The Soul
06.2024 - 07.2025
Clinical Intern
ALPHA Behavioral Health Center
01.2024 - 01.2025
Cashier
Arbys
06.2020 - 04.2021
Cook
Bojangle's
01.2020 - 06.2020
Inventory Control Associate
Husqvarna Outdoor Power
03.2017 - 04.2019
Shipping Associate
Belk Distribution Center
09.2015 - 03.2017
Bachelor of Science - Human Services
University of South Carolina Beaufort
Associate in Arts (A.A.) - Interdisciplinary Studies
Midlands Technical College
Ed.S - Counselor Education
University of South Carolina
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