ROSALIND LAWRENCE
STEP MED
DALLAS
1
Certification
31
years of professional experience
Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor and Supervisor experienced in serving disadvantaged youth and adults, including homeless and special-needs populations. Achieved client growth and meaningful results through collaborative approaches in substance misuse and mental health treatment, focusing on re-entry, LGBTQ, and dual-diagnosed individuals. Delivered therapeutic interventions, crisis intervention, and mental health assessments, emphasizing adaptability and effective communication to foster emotional well-being.
Work History
Therapist
1 Year 1 Month- Developed personalized treatment plans based on comprehensive assessments of client conditions.
- Conducted individual and group therapy sessions to address client needs and promote emotional well-being.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure integrated care and support for clients' recovery journeys.
- Facilitated workshops focused on coping strategies and mental health education for diverse populations.
Group Instructor/Presenter
6 Years 3 Months- Facilitating Men’s Batterers Intervention Prevention groups, Anger Management
- Worked part-time in a supportive role
- Developed and implemented group activities to promote emotional well-being and social skills.
- Facilitated workshops on coping strategies and stress management techniques for diverse populations.
- Conducted assessments to tailor instruction methods based on individual client needs.
Program Director
1 Year 3 Months- Reports to Regional Director. Directly supervises the senior counselor and office manager. Responsible for planning, developing, and implementing designated substance abuse programs with emphases placed on awareness, prevention, staff training and networking with community resources in compliance with Management & Training Corporation {MTC} and the Texas Department of Criminal Justice {TDCJ} directives.
- Planned, developed, trained, and implemented agency programs while monitoring compliance with policies and procedures.
- Developed system to coordinate and integrate substance abuse prevention components with facility programs, enhancing program coherence
- Conducted investigations, analyses, and research studies, preparing reports of findings and recommendations to enhance program effectiveness
- Ensured program compliance with State Jail Substance Program Operations Manual and TDCJ policies, maintaining regulatory standards
- Maintain accountability to staff, offenders and property, and adhere to safety practices
Substance Abuse Supervisor
3 Months- Led comprehensive assessments of offenders with substance abuse histories to inform treatment strategies.
- Prepared individualized developmentally appropriate treatment plans
- Oversaw individual and group counseling sessions and educational programs aligned with treatment plans to facilitate recovery.
- Oversight of documented treatment and discharge plans, and offenders' progress.
- Documented responses to treatments administered to offenders. and maintains related records and charts.
- Oversight of case management and contributed to offender’s care monitoring.
- Caseload typically includes some complex cases requiring more intensive services
Behavioral Intervention Specialist Supervisor
8 Years 10 Months- Provided HIV testing and counseling, linking recently released and homeless HIV+ offenders to care while managing their case progress post-release.
- Provide emotional support, crisis intervention and counseling to homeless adolescents, adults and older adults.
- Delivered emotional support and crisis intervention, counseling homeless adolescents, adults, and older adults in need of assistance.
- Delivered hospice and palliative care services to patients in their homes, ensuring comfort and support during critical times.
Talent Developer Program Manager
3 Years 8 Months- Oversaw training and provided career guidance and counseling after conducting thorough individual assessments.
- Developed and maintained software applications to enhance operational efficiency.
- Led cross-functional teams to deliver innovative solutions for client needs.
- Streamlined development processes, reducing project turnaround times significantly.
Substance Abuse Supervisor
4 Years 7 Months- Supervised and directed employees to enhance delivery of substance misuse services.
- Applied program management knowledge to ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
- Conducted bio-psychosocial assessments and developed discharge plans for high-risk patients to support recovery.
Substance Abuse Lead Counselor
9 Years 11 Months- Delivered psychological consultation, case management, and counseling services to support client well-being.
- Performed comprehensive assessments to facilitate successful outcomes for dual-diagnosed clients.
- Led counseling sessions to develop personalized recovery plans for clients.
- Facilitated group therapy, promoting peer support and community engagement.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to enhance treatment strategies and client outcomes.
Education
BS - Rehabilitation Science, with medical component
Major
Master of Social Work - Social Work
Skills
Group therapy techniques
Therapeutic techniques
Crisis Intervention
Community outreach
Substance abuse counseling
Bio-psychosocial assessment
Behavioral/Vocational Assessments
Diverse community communication
Community Resources Specialist
12 Steps programs
One-on-one sessions
Group behavior and dynamics
Group facilitation
Clinical documentation
Diverse community communication
Building rapport
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 10 staff members.
Certification
Certification- Licensed Chemical Dependence Counselor- LCDC (8484)
Timeline
Therapist
STEP MED
07.2025 - CurrentRead More
Program Director
Hutchins State Jail
01.2024 - 04.2025Read More
Substance Abuse Supervisor
Gateway Corrections
10.2023 - 01.2024Read More
Group Instructor/Presenter
Premier Counseling Services
03.2019 - 06.2025Read More
Behavioral Intervention Specialist Supervisor
Prism Health North Texas
11.2014 - 09.2023Read More
Talent Developer Program Manager
Workforce Solutions
11.2010 - 07.2014Read More
Substance Abuse Supervisor
Parkland Hospital
01.2006 - 08.2010Read More
Substance Abuse Lead Counselor
Nexus Recovery Center
01.1996 - 12.2005Read More
Walden University
Master of Social Work from Social Work
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UT Southwestern Medical Center
BS from Rehabilitation Science, with medical component
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