Hi, I’m
Ruslan Zukin
Brooklyn,NY
Summary
Qualified Psychotherapist with nine years of experience in substance abuse and mental health treatment. Client-centered professional adept at using Cognitive Behavioral and Dialectal Behavioral Therapy to facilitate client awareness and emotional growth. Expertise in PTSD, sexual assault and other trauma-related disorders. Understanding and compassionate professional committed to performing all duties in accordance with customary rules of ethics.
Overview
9
years of professional experience
1
Certificate
Work History
Life In Progress Counseling Center
Psychotherapist
07.2020 - Current
Job overview
- Counsel up to 20 patients weekly with issues such as mood disorders, PTSD and anxiety and depression.
- Conduct therapeutic sessions utilizing online platforms such as DOXY and PSYCHOLOGY TODAY to host meetings.
- Perform biopsychosocial assessments and developed treatment plans.
- Utilize cognitive behavioral strategies to implement systematic desensitization and stress inoculation strategies to support clients in meeting therapeutic goals.
- Prepare reports documenting mental health assessments after meeting with and observing patients.
- Maintain and updated patient records, including changes in service plans, treatment reports and progress.
AAA Health Inc.
Substance Abuse Counselor
07.2014 - Current
Job overview
- Developed curriculum for criminal justice clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders.
- Direct family-centered, strengths-based, culturally competent and individualized intakes and assessments.
- Facilitate smooth discharge by encouraging and reassuring clients throughout transitions.
- Manage and provide counseling for up to 20 clients with drug and alcohol abuse issues.
- Provide comprehensive case management services, including creating treatment plans and connecting clients and families to appropriate resources.
- Utilize Motivational Interviewing to support clients in meeting therapeutic goals.
Education
Capella University, Minneapolis, MN
Master of Science from Mental Health Counseling
09.2019
Brooklyn College, Brooklyn NY
Bachelor of Science from Psychology
02.2010
Skills
- Psychosocial assessment
- Patient Documentation
- Treatment & Discharge planning
- Clinical Interventions
- Supervision
- Relationship-Building
- Stress Management
- Addictions & Substance Abuse
- Telehealth
- Consultations
Timeline
Psychotherapist
Life In Progress Counseling Center
07.2020 - Current
Substance Abuse Counselor
AAA Health Inc.
07.2014 - Current
Capella University
Master of Science from Mental Health Counseling
Brooklyn College
Bachelor of Science from Psychology
CASAC- 25936
Certification
CASAC- 25936
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