Sandra Mims
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor with Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology and 3+ years of experience in individual counseling and group therapy. Experienced in trauma-informed care, clinical assessment, and development of evidence-based treatment plans. Skilled in crisis intervention, motivational interviewing, and accurate case documentation with documented client progress and sustained recovery outcomes. Dedicated to helping clients build stability, engagement and long-term recovery.
Overview
1
1
Certification
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor
MBI Health Services
Los Angeles, California
03.2024 - Current
- Supported individual counseling sessions to address client needs and strengthen recovery goals
- Guided group therapy sessions to encourage open discussion, peer connection, and recovery support
- Provided client guidance in a safe setting to promote recovery progress
Substance Abuse Counselor Intern
Aegis Treatment Center
Los Angeles, California
11.2023 - 02.2024
- Provided individual counseling support that enhanced opioid recovery patient care
- Maintained accurate counseling documentation in Aegis Treatment Center to support patient tracking.
- Ensured program compliance with clinic policies and recovery goals
Community Health Worker
Community Health Project Los Angeles
Los Angeles, California
05.2022 - 09.2023
- Delivered clean needles, Narcan, hygiene, stimulant, and wound care kits to prevent HIV and Hepatitis C in multiple communities
- Conducted outreach and preventive education services with Narcan for high-risk individuals to promote harm reduction
- Provided participant demographics and drug usage data for Overdose Education Distribution Program to support efforts in reversing opioid overdose deaths
Education
Master of Arts - Clinical Psychology
Pepperdine University
West Los Angeles09-2026
Certification - Substance Use Disorder Counseling
Loyola Marymount University Extension
Los Angeles, CA10-2025
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Southern New Hampshire University
Hooksett, NH01-2024
Skills
- Individual counseling
- Crisis intervention
- Motivational interviewing
- Treatment planning
- Group facilitation
- Case documentation
- Trauma informed care
- Substance use counseling
Certification
- Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor
Timeline
Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor
MBI Health Services
03.2024 - Current
Substance Abuse Counselor Intern
Aegis Treatment Center
11.2023 - 02.2024
Community Health Worker
Community Health Project Los Angeles
05.2022 - 09.2023
Master of Arts - Clinical Psychology
Pepperdine University
Certification - Substance Use Disorder Counseling
Loyola Marymount University Extension
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Southern New Hampshire University