Caring, empathetic Substance Abuse Counselor with 3 years of experience in prison settings. Exceptionally talented at building rapport with diverse groups to encourage honesty and growth in recovery from substance abuse.
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Rene Carter
Wilmington,DE
Summary
Overview
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Horizon House IncWilmington, DE
Residential Clinician
05.2015 - 12.2019
Job overview
- Guided clients in effective therapeutic exercises integrated from Cognitive Behavior Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT).
- Utilized CBT and DBT behavioral strategies to promote adherence to care plans, adoption of healthy behaviors and engagement in self-care.
- Provided comprehensive case management services, created treatment plans and connected clients and families to appropriate resources.
- Developed goal-oriented psychoeducational and activity therapy groups to 6 clients' to improve levels of functioning on average of 70%.
- Displayed sensitivity to cultural and linguistic needs of clients served.
MHM Correctional ServicesSmyrna, DE
Substance Abuse Counselor
12.2011 - 05.2012
Job overview
- Offered therapy to addicted individuals within treatment facility.
- Assessed and treated clients through several types of therapeutic modalities such as CBT, Motivational Interviewing, and DBT.
- Led individual and group counseling sessions to meet variety of therapeutic needs for caseload of 22 recovering individuals.
- Developed individual treatment goals based on history and diagnosis.
- Guided clients in effective relapse prevention exercises weekly
- Assisted clients with anger management, stress management and conflict resolution classes weekly
- Provided comprehensive case management services, including creating treatment plans and connecting clients to appropriate resources.
Resource For Human Developments Philadelphia, PA
ADL Counselor
10.2010 - 11.2011
Job overview
- Guided 8 clients in developing skills and strategies for dealing with problems.
- Communicated closely with other counselors to devise programs and activities based on developmental and academic levels.
- Offered guidance and advice to increased self-esteem and community involvement.
- Maintained confidentiality of records relating to clients' treatment.
- Acted as client advocate to coordinate required services or resolve emergency problems in crisis situations.
- Led projects and analyzed data to identify opportunities for improvement
- Successfully maintained clean, valid driver's license and access to reliable transportation
Education
Lincoln University MHSLincoln University, Oxford, PA
from Masters of Human Services Concentration Counseling
05.2010
University Overview
Skills
- Clinical Documentation
- Clinical assessment
- Individual counseling
- Providing community referrals
- Crisis Intervention
- Written Communication
- Good listening skills
- Cultural awareness
- Self-motivated professional
- Relationship-Building
- Analytical skills
- Goal Setting
Timeline
Residential Clinician
Horizon House Inc
05.2015 - 12.2019
Substance Abuse Counselor
MHM Correctional Services
12.2011 - 05.2012
ADL Counselor
Resource For Human Developments
10.2010 - 11.2011
Lincoln University MHS
from Masters of Human Services Concentration Counseling