Robert Tice
Salem,VA
Summary
Patient, compassionate Addiction Counselor with 10 years in helping people rediscover best versions of themselves. Worked with treatment team to develop and implement effective plans for diverse groups of patients. Built rapport with individuals struggling with addiction and supported patients through entire process from intake through graduation from program. Caring, empathetic Substance Abuse Counselor with 8 years of experience in Addiction settings. Exceptionally talented at building rapport with different patient groups to encourage honesty and growth in recovery from substance abuse. Desire to pursue new role with Pyramid group.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Addiction Counselor
Blue Ridge Behavioral Healthcare
02.2021 - Current
- Led individual and group counseling sessions to meet variety of therapeutic needs for recovering individuals.
- Developed patient care plans and documented progress toward goals.
- Developed professional relationships with referring agencies to improve communication related to intakes and to increase business for facility.
- Offered professional, respectful therapy to addicted individuals in [Type] treatment facility.
- Collaborated with physicians to determine effective combination of therapy and medical treatments for patients in recovery.
- Assessed and treated patients through [Type] addictions, making referrals for comorbid conditions.
- Coordinated referrals for addiction services based on individual client needs and preferences.
- Provided counseling and support to clients with drug and alcohol abuse issues.
- Guided clients in effective therapeutic exercises integrated from Cognitive Behavior Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT).
- Facilitated group and individual therapy in outpatient setting.
Probation Officer
State Of Virginia
01.2020 - 02.2021
- Monitored defendants' compliance and progress in treatment by reviewing reports from counseling agencies.
- Conducted investigations into violations and other allegations.
- Built relationships with defendants and offenders, assessing living conditions and case background information.
- Employed appropriate incentives and sanctions to achieve desired behaviors and outcomes.
Probation Officer
Court Community Corrections
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Monitored defendants' compliance and progress in treatment by reviewing reports from counseling agencies.
- Conducted investigations into violations and other allegations.
- Built relationships with defendants and offenders, assessing living conditions and case background information.
- Employed appropriate incentives and sanctions to achieve desired behaviors and outcomes.
Addiction Counselor
Blue Ridge Behavioral Healthcare
07.2015 - 01.2019
- Led individual and group counseling sessions to meet variety of therapeutic needs for recovering individuals.
- Developed patient care plans and documented progress toward goals.
- Developed professional relationships with referring agencies to improve communication related to intakes and to increase business for facility.
- Offered professional, respectful therapy to addicted individuals in [Type] treatment facility.
Juvenile Support Counselor
Hopetree Family Services
07.2013 - 07.2015
- Maintained confidentiality of records relating to clients' treatment.
- Guided clients in developing skills and strategies for dealing with problems.
- Offered guidance and advice to help cultivate self-esteem and community involvement.
- Engaged clients in conversation to determine feelings and apprehensions.
Education
Master of Arts - Professional Counseling
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA12.2023
Master of Arts - Human Services: Addiction Counselor
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA07.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Interdisciplinary Studies
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA06.2019
Skills
- Group Facilitation
- Treatment Planning
- Crisis Intervention
- Individual Counseling
- Law Enforcement Collaboration
- Clinical Assessment
- Community Resources
- Specimen Testing
- Progress Reporting
- Goal Setting
- Crisis Management
- Proficiency in DSM-5
- Client Counseling
- Crisis Response
- Records Review
- Clinical Documentation
- Providing Community Referrals
- Individual Therapy
Certification
- CSAC - Certified Substance Abuse Counselor
Timeline
Addiction Counselor
Blue Ridge Behavioral Healthcare
02.2021 - Current
Probation Officer
State Of Virginia
01.2020 - 02.2021
Probation Officer
Court Community Corrections
01.2019 - 01.2020
Addiction Counselor
Blue Ridge Behavioral Healthcare
07.2015 - 01.2019
Juvenile Support Counselor
Hopetree Family Services
07.2013 - 07.2015
Master of Arts - Professional Counseling
Liberty University
Master of Arts - Human Services: Addiction Counselor
Liberty University
Bachelor of Arts - Interdisciplinary Studies
Liberty University
- CSAC - Certified Substance Abuse Counselor
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