Open To Work
Rachel M. Cornelio
Baltimore,MD
Summary
Dynamic and results-driven professional with extensive experience in addiction counseling at Walkway To Healing. Expert in client-centered treatment planning and crisis intervention, successfully facilitating over 20 group therapy sessions monthly. Proven ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, ensuring comprehensive care while maintaining HIPAA compliance and fostering strong client relationships.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LGADC
Walkway To Healing
Baltimore, Maryland
04.2025 - Current
- Conducted individual and group counseling sessions for substance abuse clients.
- Developed personalized treatment plans based on thorough client assessments.
- Facilitated educational workshops on addiction and recovery strategies.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to coordinate comprehensive client care services.
- Monitored client progress, adjusting treatment plans as needed.
- Provided crisis intervention support during emergencies or high-risk situations.
- Maintained accurate documentation of client interactions and treatment progress.
- Participated in ongoing training to enhance counseling techniques and practices.
- Maintained up-to-date client documentation, including treatment plans, ASAMs, and progress notes.
Drug and Alcohol Counselor/csc-ad
Avenues Recovery Center
Cambridge, MD
11.2023 - Current
- Facilitated group therapy sessions for individuals struggling with substance abuse.
- Provided individual counseling and support to clients in recovery.
- Developed and implemented treatment plans tailored to each client's needs and goals.
- Collaborated with a multidisciplinary team to coordinate care and resources for clients.
- Maintained accurate and confidential client records in compliance with HIPAA regulations.
- Completed continuing education courses to stay current on best practices in substance abuse counseling.
Cafe Manager
Common Ground Cafe
Hampden, MD
12.2020 - 08.2023
- Managed daily operations of a busy cafe, including staff scheduling and inventory management.
- Created and implemented marketing strategies to increase customer base and sales.
- Trained and supervised a team of baristas, ensuring high quality service and customer satisfaction.
- Developed new menu items and specials to attract and retain customers.
- Handled cash transactions and daily financial reporting.
- Maintained cleanliness and sanitation standards in accordance with health regulations.
- Collaborated with vendors to source high quality ingredients and supplies.
- Resolved customer complaints and issues in a professional and timely manner.
Podiatric Assistant
Eastern Shore Family Foot Care
Chestertown, MD
01.2014 - 11.2022
- Worked as a Podiatric Assistant, providing foot care and assisting in minor surgical procedures.
- Managed patient appointments, handled insurance claims, and maintained medical records in a Podiatry clinic.
- Assisted with casting and orthotic fittings for patients with foot irregularities as a Podiatric Assistant.
- Performed diagnostic tests such as X-rays and ultrasounds to assist Podiatrists in treatment planning.
- Provided patient education on foot health, proper footwear, and exercises as a Podiatric Assistant.
Education
Mental Health Counseling -
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN11-2026
PSYCHOLOGY - MASTERS
University of Arizona Global Campus
Chandler, AZ08.2023
PSYCHOLOGY - BACHELORS
University of Arizona Global Campus
Chandler, AZ04.2021
Skills
- Customer relationship management
- Baking
- Documentation review
- Motivational interviewing
- Word processing
- HIPAA
- Chart Auditing
- Customer service
- Client-centered treatment planning
- Organizational skills
- Windows
- Clinic experience
- Relapse prevention group facilitation
- Inpatient
- Patient progress monitoring
- Microsoft Outlook
- Office experience
- AP style
- Human resources
- Analysis skills
- DocuSign
- ICD-10
- CAGE questionnaire
- Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test (AUDIT)
- Experience with individuals with mental health conditions
- Individual counseling
- Clerical experience
- Business development
- Drug Abuse Screening Test (DAST)
- Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT)
- Data entry
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Substance Use (CBT-SUD)
- KIPU
- Events management
- Clinical documentation standards
- Google Cloud Platform
- Microsoft Word
- Treatment plan development
- Evidence-based practice
- Communication skills
- Treatment plan implementation
- Clinical counseling
- Individual therapy
- Pricing
- Addiction counseling
- Addiction counseling experience (3-5 years)
- Psychoeducational group therapy facilitation
- Scientific research
- Strengths-based treatment planning
- Filing
- Abuse counseling
- Microsoft office
- Google office suite
- Sales
- Group therapy
- Largest number of group therapy sessions conducted monthly (More than 20 sessions)
- Customer support
- Computer skills
- Experience with individuals with co-occurring disorders
- Data collection
- Behavioral health
- Typing
- Practicing as a mental health professional
- Solution-focused brief therapy (SFBT)
- Cognitive behavioral group therapy facilitation
- DSM-5
- Profit & loss
- Powerpoint
- EMR/EHR
- Experience with individuals with substance use disorders
- Care plans
- Skills-building group facilitation
- ICD-9
- Google Docs
- Managing mental health clients
- Largest number of mental health clients managed simultaneously (26-40 clients)
- Relapse prevention strategies
- Microsoft Access
- Group facilitator
- SharePoint
- Document management systems
- Executive administrative support
- Teaching
- Surgery
- Project coordination
- Harm reduction
- Conflict management
- Driving
- Client assessment
- Treatment planning
- Crisis intervention
- Collaborative care
- Confidential record keeping
Certification
• CSC-AD
• NCAC I
• Certified Substance Abuse Counselor
• Licensed Addiction Counselor
• Certified Addiction Professional
• Counseling Certification
• LGADC
• Substance Abuse Counseling Certification
• CPR Certification
• First Aid Certification
• Non-CDL Class C
• BLS Certification
• ServSafe
• Driver's License
• NCAC I
• Certified Substance Abuse Counselor
• Licensed Addiction Counselor
• Certified Addiction Professional
• Counseling Certification
• LGADC
• Substance Abuse Counseling Certification
• CPR Certification
• First Aid Certification
• Non-CDL Class C
• BLS Certification
• ServSafe
• Driver's License
Languages
English
References
References available upon request.
Work Preference
Job Search Status
Open to workWork Type
Full TimeLocation Preference
On-SiteRemoteHybridSalary Range
$73000/yr - $200000/yrTimeline
LGADC
Walkway To Healing
04.2025 - Current
Drug and Alcohol Counselor/csc-ad
Avenues Recovery Center
11.2023 - Current
Cafe Manager
Common Ground Cafe
12.2020 - 08.2023
Podiatric Assistant
Eastern Shore Family Foot Care
01.2014 - 11.2022
Mental Health Counseling -
Walden University
PSYCHOLOGY - MASTERS
University of Arizona Global Campus
PSYCHOLOGY - BACHELORS
University of Arizona Global Campus