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Sandy Wortley

Paso Robles,Ca

Summary

Program Director with extensive experience in starting and maintaining a Substance Use Disorder (SUD) treatment facility. This requires careful planning, regulatory compliance, and a commitment to providing high-quality care. Proven track record in developing effective treatment plans and leading multidisciplinary teams. Skilled in crisis intervention and community engagement, fostering a supportive environment that enhances client outcomes and promotes recovery.

Overview

34
34
years of professional experience

Work History

Program Director/Owner

Bryan’s House Recovery Home, Inc.
Paso Robles, California
01.2013 - Current
  • Plans, assigns, manages, and coordinates the work of multi-disciplinary staff, providing a continuum of alcohol and other drug related prevention, intervention and treatment services to both voluntary and mandated service populations;
  • Supervise and evaluate the work of subordinate staff
  • Review and approve individual treatment/intervention plans and monitor their progress through established protocols
  • Provides training and consultation to staff regarding interpretation of rules, regulations, policies, procedures, therapeutic modalities, prevention and intervention strategies to include community organizing, media advocacy, policy development, and environmental approaches;
  • Assists or assumes primary responsibility for development, implementation and evaluation of various program services;
  • Liaisons, communicates and collaborates with a wide variety of community organizations.

Anger Management Counselor

Solutions Unlimited
01.2008 - 01.2019
  • Facilitate domestic violence groups for women
  • Provided individual and group counseling sessions for clients.
  • Maintained accurate and up-to-date records of client progress and treatment plans.
  • Participated in regular team meetings to discuss case management issues and plan services for clients.
  • Researched best practices in the field of counseling in order to stay current on evidence based treatments.
  • Utilized evidence-based practices such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy.
  • Developed crisis intervention strategies for individuals facing difficult situations or events.
  • Created an environment that was safe, supportive, and conducive to learning for all clients
  • Assisted clients in developing healthy coping skills that could be used during times of stress or difficulty.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive care for clients.

SPECIALIST II

San Luis Obispo Drug and Alcohol Services
01.1993 - 01.2013
  • Conduct client assessments/diagnoses, per DSM-IV;
  • Develop and implement treatment plans and recovery education oriented activities for individuals and groups;
  • Facilitate referrals; provide case management services; evaluate client progress; prepare and present treatment progress, history, and summary reports as requested;
  • Responsible for caseload services, document all services and activities in accordance with a variety of local, state, and federal guidelines, for individuals with alcohol and other drug related problems.
  • Under general supervision, may also provide facilitation to community groups; organize and provide educational activities; collect and analyze relevant data; participate in development and marketing activities.
  • In addition, may provide training to new staff; monitor and review records for regulatory compliance; and be responsible for selected cases.
  • Worked in the following programs:
  • SLO County Jail
  • PC 1000 program
  • DUI program
  • POEG Perinatal Outpatient Extended Group
  • Parole groups
  • Matrix Outpatient Treatment

Counselor/Facilitator

CENTRAL COAST COUNSELING
01.1991 - 01.1993
  • Case management, counseling, individual counseling, treatment planning
  • Co facilitated Domestic Violence Groups with LCSW
  • Coached clients on how to manage emotions effectively while also teaching them how to recognize warning signs of distress before it becomes overwhelming.
  • Created an environment that was safe, supportive, and conducive to learning for all clients
  • Provided crisis intervention services for individuals in need of immediate assistance.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive care for clients.

Education

Certificate - Addiction Counseling and Human Services

Alan Hancock
Santa Maria, CA

Cuesta College
San Luis Obispo, CA

Certified in Domestic Violence

Anderson and Anderson

Skills

  • Program management
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Treatment planning
  • Data analysis
  • Crisis intervention
  • Recruitment and hiring
  • Policy development
  • Team leadership
  • Client assessment
  • Effective communication
  • Conflict resolution
  • Problem solving
  • Quality assurance
  • Business management
  • Community engagement

Communication Skills

  • Presented addiction training for American Corps.
  • Presented training to Women’s Shelter.

Timeline

Program Director/Owner

Bryan’s House Recovery Home, Inc.
01.2013 - Current

Anger Management Counselor

Solutions Unlimited
01.2008 - 01.2019

SPECIALIST II

San Luis Obispo Drug and Alcohol Services
01.1993 - 01.2013

Counselor/Facilitator

CENTRAL COAST COUNSELING
01.1991 - 01.1993

Certificate - Addiction Counseling and Human Services

Alan Hancock

Cuesta College

Certified in Domestic Violence

Anderson and Anderson

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