Samaritan Village Case Manager based at BTC working directly on Comprehensive Opioid Intervention Network (COIN) grant project
Provide comprehensive Case Management and counseling services to assigned caseload, create treatment plans and connect participants to appropriate resources. Responsible for monitoring each client's progress, writing reports for their monthly court appearances and appearing with them in court (both in-person and virtually).
Proficient in clinical interviewing and conducting in-depth psychosocial assessments
Developed Safety Plan Risk Assessment- which is performed on high- risk/high-need BTC participants with Opioid Use Disorder and some who are dually diagnosed
Currently facilitates BTC's first Moral Reconation Therapy-Opioid group
Certified to conduct Seeking Safety- Certified to facilitate Seeking Safety for dual diagnoses of PTSD and SUD
Complete appropriate grant related requirements; such as GPRA reporting
Engage in conferences with the Judge and BTC team when required
Recovery Support Specialist
Samaritan Village At Brooklyn Treatment Court
Brooklyn, NY
12.2017 - 02.2019
Samaritan Village Recovery Coach based at BTC working directly on the Medication Assisted Treatment track (MAT) grant project
Completed safety assessments on high-risk clients to help determine treatment plan
Developed overdose awareness training to provide recovery intervention
Counseled BTC participants on medication compliance
Aided in enhancing prosocial skills
Helped to provide smooth reintegration through discharge planning
Senior Coordinator
Odyssey House
New York, NY
01.2015 - 01.2016
Delegate responsibilities to residents in the residential setting; 50-60 people
Assist staff with facilitating groups
Monitored clients' behaviors and assessed them with counselors
Held clients accountable for their actions; mediations, debriefings, write-ups, etc.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Human Services And Criminal Justice
SUNY Empire State College
Saratoga Springs, NY
05.2022
CASAC Certified in 2022 - Credentialed Alcohol And Substance Abuse Counselor
Outreach Training Institute
Richmond Hill, NY
10.2016
Diploma - GED
NYS Department of Education
New York, NY
11.1996
Skills
Knowledgeable in evidenced-based assessment tools such as COMM, SOWS and RANT
Expert in Medication for Opioid Use Disorder (MOUD)
Trained in completing HRA 2010e applications (supportive housing)
Experienced in using Universal Case Management System (UCMS)
Adaptable/Flexible/Observant
Active Listening, Clinical Writing and Leadership Skills
Case management
Motivational Interviewing
Interdisciplinary collaboration
Inputting grant data in SPARS
Timeline
Case Manager
Samaritan Village At Brooklyn Treatment Court
02.2019 - Current
Recovery Support Specialist
Samaritan Village At Brooklyn Treatment Court
12.2017 - 02.2019
Senior Coordinator
Odyssey House
01.2015 - 01.2016
Bachelor of Arts - Human Services And Criminal Justice
SUNY Empire State College
CASAC Certified in 2022 - Credentialed Alcohol And Substance Abuse Counselor
Outreach Training Institute
Diploma - GED
NYS Department of Education
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