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ROBIN BABER

ROBIN BABER

Spring,TX

Summary

Passionate counselor dedicated to improving lives of individuals struggling with addiction and other behavioral disorders. Caring supporter of recovering patients with guidance toward tangible improvements and relapse prevention. Attentively implements sound treatment plans addressing unique patient needs and helps attain long-term behavioral goals.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

LICENSED CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY COUNSELOR

Cheyenne Center
02.2013 - Current


  • Develope individualized treatment plans, addressing clients'' unique challenges and goals.
  • Maintain accurate documentation of client progress, ensuring compliance with state regulations and facility policies.
  • Continuously update professional knowledge through attending workshops, conferences, and trainings in the field of chemical dependency counseling.
  • Establish rapport with diverse clientele by demonstrating empathy, active listening skills, and genuine concern for their wellbeing.
  • Tailor interventions according to cultural competency principles, ensuring equitable access to care for all clients.
  • Connect clients with community resources such as housing assistance and vocational training programs to support their recovery journey.
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive care for clients struggling with addiction.
  • Evaluate treatment outcomes using validated assessment tools to measure program effectiveness and make data-driven decisions about service delivery improvements.
  • Conduct thorough assessments to identify clients'' needs and establish appropriate counseling strategies.
  • Facilitate group and individual therapy in outpatient setting.
  • Keep accurate and detailed records to track and document client progress.
  • Conduct individual and group therapy sessions for outpatient clients
  • Discuss with offenders how such issues as drug and alcohol abuse and anger management problems might have played roles in past criminal behavior
  • Work closely with drug court staff in designing treatment plans specific to client needs
  • Guid clients in developing skills or strategies for dealing with problems
  • Residential facility for 8 years
  • Outpatient services last 3 years
  • IOP/SOP, SACP, Phase 1-B, and Federal Client caseloads
  • Audit Team conducting monthly internal audits on staff case management files
  • Supervise and train Counselor Interns
  • Qualified Credentialed Counselor

LICENSED CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY COUNSELOR

YMAC-Young Men About Change
06.2011 - 06.2012
  • Therapeutic community residential setting
  • Completed comprehensive assessments of clients' substance abuse history and treatment requirements to develop individualized treatment plans
  • Educated clients on coping skills and relapse prevention techniques, promoting long-term sobriety.
  • Developed individualized treatment plans, addressing clients'' unique challenges and goals.
  • Supported and counseled clients with drug and alcohol addiction and co-occurring disorders
  • Led supportive group discussions and education sessions with alcohol and drug users and families
  • Worked closely with drug court staff in designing treatment plans specific to client needs

LICENSED CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY COUNSELOR

Houston Northwest Rehab
03.2006 - 06.2011
  • Perform screening of potential clients
  • Complete assessment and intake process of new admissions in an outpatient setting
  • Intensive and Supportive outpatient services, SASSI assessment tool, and Matrix curriculum
  • Facilitate life skills, educational, and family group sessions
  • Maintain appropriate documentation and correspondence with necessary judicial entities
  • Document client progress through daily, weekly, and monthly progress reports.

Education

Master of Education - Counseling And Develp-Marriage

Lamar University
Beaumont, TX
12.2024

The Institute of Chemical Dependency Studies
Houston, TX
10.2003

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

University of Houston
Victoria, TX
05.2003

Skills

  • Multicultural Competence
  • Individual Counseling
  • Verbal Communication
  • Boundary Setting
  • Treatment Planning
  • Substance Abuse Counseling
  • Group therapy facilitation
  • Co-occurring Disorders
  • Clinical Documentation
  • Community Resources
  • Computer Skills/CMBHS/Microsoft Office
  • Cognitive behavioral therapy

Functionalsummary

Perform Screening, Assessment, and Intake of potential clients. Maintain charts and all documentations (treatment plan/treatment plan reviews, progress/group notes and individual counseling sessions) on a daily basis. Facilitate clinical therapy groups. Committed to high quality of care for the client. Client-focused counselor with training and expertise to help individuals with mental, emotional and substance abuse problems.

References

  • Avis Richmond, 346-283-3729
  • Tracy Hubbs, 281-630-0416
  • Willie Hall, 281-248-1131

Timeline

LICENSED CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY COUNSELOR

Cheyenne Center
02.2013 - Current

LICENSED CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY COUNSELOR

YMAC-Young Men About Change
06.2011 - 06.2012

LICENSED CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY COUNSELOR

Houston Northwest Rehab
03.2006 - 06.2011

Master of Education - Counseling And Develp-Marriage

Lamar University

The Institute of Chemical Dependency Studies

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

University of Houston

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