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Sandra Masushige

Los Angeles,CA

Summary

Efficient and reliable registered substance abuse counselor aiming to work for an agency that will allow me to assist and support individuals with substance use disorders in achieving and maintaining long-term recovery.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Counselor Intern

JWCH - Solutions Outpatient Treatment
08.2023 - 12.2023

Conducted psychoeducational group sessions.

Implemented ASAM assessments

Created SOAP notes

Assisted in locating case management services clients

Developed treatment plans


Registered SUD Counselor

Los Angeles Center for Alcohol and Drug Abuse
09.2021 - Current
  • Conduct psychoeducation groups, individual counseling sessions, collected UA samples, conducted documentation and record-keeping
  • Assessment and evaluations through ASAM Continuum
  • Conducted case management services with other healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive and coordinated care for the client
  • Prepared treatment plan documentation
  • Collaborated with treatment team to assess client progress for a level of care transfer
  • Documented all behaviors, interventions and responses, created behavioral contracts and monitored client for the duration of treatment
  • Closely monitored clients progress and made necessary changes in treatment and therapy referrals
  • Took inventory of client medication for RBH monitors

Parent Partner

Personal Involvement Center
04.2021 - 08.2021
  • Parent support specialist and family advocate for child welfare and social service system
  • Provided peer support and encouragement to parents and children by fostering a sense of connection
  • Helped parents understand their rights, navigate the welfare system and assist in accessing community resources
  • Case planning and collaboration with social workers, attorneys and therapists through Child and Family Team sessions
  • Reviewed and became familiar with case files of clients in child welfare system
  • Participated in weekly treatment meetings with clinicians and counseling staff
  • Participated in home interventions with the child, parents or primary care givers

Education

Certification - Substance Abuse Counselor

East Los Angeles College

High School Diploma -

St. Matthias

Skills

  • Efficient in HMIS and VI-SPDAT housing assessment
  • Documentation
  • Treatment planning Screening and Intakes
  • CPR and First Aid Certified Community resources
  • Psychoeducational facilitator
  • Excellent Communication

Awards

Prevention Specialist - East Los Angeles College 2023

Timeline

Counselor Intern

JWCH - Solutions Outpatient Treatment
08.2023 - 12.2023

Registered SUD Counselor

Los Angeles Center for Alcohol and Drug Abuse
09.2021 - Current

Parent Partner

Personal Involvement Center
04.2021 - 08.2021

Certification - Substance Abuse Counselor

East Los Angeles College

High School Diploma -

St. Matthias
Sandra Masushige