Ryan Benson
Columbus,OH
Summary
Chemical Dependency Counselor with proven success at HighLife Recovery, enhancing client recovery rates through evidence-based treatment and motivational interviewing. Skilled in addiction assessment and crisis intervention, I foster strong client relationships and advocate for comprehensive support, ensuring effective treatment planning and aftercare strategies for sustained recovery.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Chemical Dependency Counselor
HighLife Recovery
07.2019 - Current
- Guided group and individual counseling to support attainment of recovery goals.
- Developed personalized treatment plans based on client assessments.
- Maintained accurate documentation of client progress, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and facilitating effective communication among team members.
- Increased client engagement in the treatment process through motivational interviewing techniques.
- Developed strong rapport with clients to establish trust and facilitate open communication regarding their recovery journey.
Behavioral Health Technician
Ohio Addiction Recovery Center
09.2015 - 07.2019
- Built and maintained positive staff relationships to promote teamwork and better serve clients.
- Performed client intake procedures according to internal standards for new admissions.
- Mentored new Behavioral Health Technicians joining the team, sharing best practices and helping them acclimate quickly to their new role responsibilities.
- Established rapport with diverse populations by utilizing strong cultural competence skills during interactions with both patients and their families alike.
- Used Software to document patient information, progress notes, and treatment plans.
- Treated clients and families with respect and dignity.
Education
High School Diploma -
Clear Fork Valley High School
Bellville, OHSkills
- Addiction assessment
- Verbal communication
- Clinical documentation
- Relapse prevention
- Client advocacy
- Motivational interviewing
- Multicultural competence
- Self-care strategies
- Individual counseling
- Boundary setting
- Treatment Planning
- Patient intake and assessment
- Group and one-on-one therapy
- Residential and outpatient treatment
- Community resources
- Goal setting
- Client confidentiality
- Crisis intervention
- Outreach activities
- Specimen testing
- Recovery support
- Communication techniques
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Multitasking Abilities
- Reliability
- Excellent communication
- Organizational skills
- Team collaboration
- Active listening
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Decision-making
- Psychosocial assessments
- Interpersonal skills
- Patient advocacy
- Continuous improvement
Certification
- Licensed Chemical Dependency Counseling Assistant - 2020-Current
Timeline
Chemical Dependency Counselor
HighLife Recovery
07.2019 - Current
Behavioral Health Technician
Ohio Addiction Recovery Center
09.2015 - 07.2019
High School Diploma -
Clear Fork Valley High School