Sadee Bergantz

Substance Abuse Counselor seeking a responsible and challenging position working with a dynamic team of Recovery Specialists in any of the following capacities: Substance Abuse Counselor, Social Worker, Case Manager, Community Outreach Prevention Specialist or similar position where the knowledge and skills obtained through education and experience will be practiced.

• Successfully obtained my Registered Alcohol and Drug Technician (RADT)
• Competency and Understanding of the importance of Reports and record keeping
• 12 core functions and 46 global criteria
• Able to distinguish the body systems affected by alcohol use, abuse and dependence
• Identify illnesses and diseases primarily caused by or exacerbated by alcohol
• Ability to identify and classify various illicit and prescription drugs
• Basic knowledge of both theoretical and practical knowledge base for the entry-level AOD Counselor
• Gained knowledge of fundamental principles of counseling and the counseling relationship
• Some course topics covered: group therapy, co-occurring disorders, recovery process, relapse prevention, support groups
• Understanding of family dynamics in a chemically dependent family and the interventions which may lead to recovery for family members

CPR/AED Certified through the HEARTSAVER program

Certified with OSHA General Industry Safety and Health