Richard Buie
Sun City,CA
Summary
Compassionate Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselor with experience in providing individual and group therapy sessions across diverse populations. Skilled in developing effective treatment plans, crisis intervention, and fostering supportive environments for recovery. Demonstrated ability to build trust with clients, leading to improved treatment outcomes and enhanced coping strategies for managing addiction and behavioral challenges. Successfully collaborated with healthcare professionals to integrate care approaches, resulting in holistic support for clients on the path to recovery.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Drug and Alcohol Counselor
Hill Recovery
Temecula, CA
08.2023 - Current
- Conducted assessments to determine the level of addiction, identify mental health disorders, and develop a plan for recovery.
- Advised families on how best to support their loved one's recovery process.
- Worked closely with drug court staff in designing treatment plans specific to client needs.
- Provided individual counseling and group therapy to clients with substance abuse issues.
- Developed culturally competent interventions tailored to meet the needs of diverse populations.
- Conducted individual and group therapy sessions for outpatient clients.
- Developed client treatment plans based on research, clinical experience and client histories.
- Educated patients on detox and withdrawal, medications, addiction, recovery, coping skills, and community resources.
- Organized treatment projects that focused on problem solving skills and creative thinking.
- Developed treatment plans in collaboration with the client, family members, and other professionals.
- Assisted clients in developing strategies to reduce or eliminate substance use behaviors.
- Discussed with offenders how such issues as drug and alcohol abuse and anger management problems might have played roles in past criminal behavior
- Led supportive group discussions and education sessions with alcohol and drug users and families.
- Prepared detailed reports documenting client interactions and progress towards goals.
- Identified treatment goals based on individual diagnosis and history.
Behaviorial Health Technician
Solution Based Treatment
Temecula, CA
08.2022 - 08.2023
- Encouraged patients to develop interpersonal skills and engage in social interactions or other therapeutic activities.
- Cultivated relationships with patients, discussing ways to help improve overall health while alleviating self-harm practices.
- Provided crisis intervention services to patients in need.
- Observed patients' behaviors during recreational activities and outings.
- Completed patient reports daily and submitted to management for evaluation.
Education
High School Diploma -
Rubidoux
Riverside08-1987
Skills
- Social perceptiveness
- Anger management
- Active learning
- Intervention planning
- Self-care promotion
- Sober living assistance
- Individual counseling
- Co-occurring disorders treatment
- Clinical documentation
- Client advocacy
- Substance abuse assessment
- Family therapy
- Multicultural competence
- Behavior modification
- Patient confidentiality
- Referral networking
- Relapse prevention
Certification
- CADC 1
Timeline
Drug and Alcohol Counselor
Hill Recovery
08.2023 - Current
Behaviorial Health Technician
Solution Based Treatment
08.2022 - 08.2023
High School Diploma -
Rubidoux
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