Rosaline Smith
Summary
Dedicated Certified Addiction Counselor and Mental Health Professional with a background working with individuals suffering from substance abuse and behavioral disorders. I was a Counselor in Training for four years and I am focused on client advocacy, prevention and education to reduce the impacts and recurrence of serious issues. I have worked on an ACT Team for the last three years gaining a phenomenal experience in Behavioral Health as a whole while Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to create a solid support network for client needs. I am currently working on Masters Degree in Clinical Mental Health. Future Licensed Professional Counselor.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Substance Abuse Counselor
Merakey Behavioral Health
08.2021 - Current
- Provided individual, family, and group counseling sessions to address addiction issues.
- Facilitated psycho-educational groups on topics such as relapse prevention, anger management, and communication skills.
- Conducted assessments of client's mental health status and substance use history.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to ensure effective patient care.
- Maintained accurate records of client progress in the electronic medical record system.
- Developed aftercare plans for clients transitioning out of treatment programs.
- Educated clients about available community resources for continued recovery support.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss best practices for treating addiction disorders.
- Provided crisis intervention services when needed.
- Advised families on how to support their loved one throughout the recovery process.
- Ensured that all clinical documentation met state regulations and standards of practice.
- Coordinated transportation for clients attending off-site appointments or 12-step meetings.
- Developed treatment plans based on evidence-based practices and current research findings.
- Educated patients on detox and withdrawal, medications, addiction, recovery, coping skills and community resources.
- Supported and counseled clients with drug and alcohol addiction.
- Led supportive group discussions and education sessions with alcohol and drug users and families.
- Completed comprehensive assessments of clients' substance abuse history and treatment requirements to develop individualized treatment plans.
- Conducted individual and group therapy sessions for outpatient clients.
- Delivered presentations at local schools and community organizations about the dangers of drug use and addiction.
Education
Master of Science - Clinical Mental Health
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ06-2025
Emphasis in Ddiction, Chemical Dependency And Substance Abuse - Bachelor of Science in Counseling
Grand Canyon University
05-2021
Diploma -
Acadiana High School
01.2000
Skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Client evaluation
- Family Counseling
- Individual Counseling
- Individual Therapy
- Defining treatment objectives
- Community Resources
- Goal Setting
- Referral Coordination
- Communication techniques
- Clinical Documentation
- Community Engagement
- Motivational Interviewing
- Client Confidentiality
- Crisis Intervention
- Boundary Setting
- Case Management
- Family therapy
- Behavior Modification
- Intervention Planning
- Clinical Supervision
- Crisis Management
- Life Skills Training
- Secretary of Alumni/ Treasurer
Certification
- Certified Addiction Counselor 2023
- CPR/AED/First Aid Certified
- SAFETY When working in the Community Training
- Symptoms, Etiology, and Recovery-Focused Interventions for Schizophrenia Training
- Assessing and screening for Suicide Risk Training
- Safe Crisis Management: De-Escalation Training
- Safe Crisis Management Escapes Training
- Suicide Prevention & Intervention Training
- Naloxone Administration and Opioid Overdose Training
Timeline
Substance Abuse Counselor
Merakey Behavioral Health
08.2021 - Current
Master of Science - Clinical Mental Health
Grand Canyon University
Emphasis in Ddiction, Chemical Dependency And Substance Abuse - Bachelor of Science in Counseling
Grand Canyon University
Diploma -
Acadiana High School
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