Robert Funk
Staunton,VA
Summary
Client-focused professional with training and expertise to help individuals with mental, emotional and substance abuse problems. Excels in counseling, personalized support and crisis intervention.
Overview
43
43
years of professional experience
Work History
Coordinating Recovery Specialist
Princeton University
Staunton, VA
01.1982 - Current
- Counseled clients' in-group or individual sessions to help cope with substance abuse problems.
- Developed client treatment plans based on research, clinical experience and client histories.
- Referred patients for community support outside of treatment and medical providers.
- Completed drug and alcohol assessments for adolescent and adult patients to determine needed level of care.
- Contributed to the development of departmental policies and procedures to enhance recovery efforts.
- Engaged in ongoing professional development opportunities related to addiction counseling practices.
- Communicated with external organizations, social workers and others regarding patient's benefits and resources.
- Developed resources and referral options for clients transitioning out of care programs.
- Acted as a liaison between agencies providing treatment services and those receiving them.
- Conducted individual and group therapy sessions for outpatient clients.
- Helped clients diagnosed with addictive disease disorders increase skills, explore talents and build self-esteem.
- Trained new recovery specialists in best practices and company protocols.
Education
GED -
Riverheads High School
Greenville06-1983
Employment Training Program - Employment Training Program
Valley Vocational Technical Center
Fishersville, VA06-1980
Skills
- Client relationship building
- Resource identification
- Individual counseling
- Behavior modification
- Substance abuse
- Mental health awareness
- Self-care promotion
- Relapse prevention
- Recovery planning
- Boundary setting
- Referral networking
- Empathy development
- Family support coordination
- Asset recovery
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Relationship building
- Dependable and responsible
- Teamwork and collaboration
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Coordinating Recovery Specialist
Princeton University
01.1982 - Current
GED -
Riverheads High School
Employment Training Program - Employment Training Program
Valley Vocational Technical Center
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