Sara Blask
Dodgeville,WI
Summary
Compassionate AODA Counselor recognized for high productivity and efficient task completion. Specialize in individualized treatment planning, relapse prevention strategies, and group therapy facilitation. Excel in communication, empathy, and active listening to support clients' recovery journeys. Committed to fostering environments that encourage sustained sobriety and personal growth.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
AODA Counselor
Lafayette County Human Services
Darlington, WI
10.2023 - Current
- Developed treatment plans for clients based on their individual needs and goals.
- Assessed patients in active drug and alcohol withdrawal and provided interventions to manage physical and psychological withdrawal symptoms.
- Provided referrals for other necessary services such as medical care or housing assistance.
- Discussed with offenders how such issues as drug and alcohol abuse and anger management problems might have played roles in past criminal behavior
- Worked closely with drug court staff in designing treatment plans specific to client needs.
- Advised clients on available resources within the community that can support them during recovery process.
- Screened potential new patients prior to admission into treatment program ensuring they meet criteria set by facility guidelines.
- Completed comprehensive assessments of clients' substance abuse history and treatment requirements to develop individualized treatment plans.
- Conducted individual and group therapy sessions for outpatient clients.
- Conducted assessments of client's mental health, substance use history, and current functioning level.
- Participated in professional trainings related to AODA counseling techniques and practices.
- Established strong relationships with local organizations that provide additional support services for individuals struggling with addiction issues.
- Attended weekly clinical team meetings to discuss client cases and plan interventions accordingly.
- Assisted in the development of client-specific aftercare plans following completion of treatment program.
- Provided individual and group counseling to clients with alcohol and drug addiction issues.
- Identified problem areas impacting participants' ability to successfully complete treatment.
AODA Counselor
Madison East Comprehensive Treatment Center
Madison, WI
04.2021 - 10.2023
- Worked with cross-functional teams to achieve goals.
- Developed treatment plans for clients based on their individual needs and goals.
- Provided referrals for other necessary services such as medical care or housing assistance.
- Completed comprehensive assessments of clients' substance abuse history and treatment requirements to develop individualized treatment plans.
Program Assistant
Opporunity House
Dodgeville, WI
08.2021 - 08.2022
- Monitored progress of resident treatment plans in accordance with Recovery House standards.
- Complete weekly house meetings.
- Complete weekly and random UAs.
- Curfew Checks
- Monitor residents
Team Lead/Assoicate
Walmart
Dodgeville, WI
08.2012 - 07.2021
- Started off as a normal associate and worked my way up to Team Lead (Department Manager).
- Stocking
- Ordering
- Inventory
- Customer Service.
Education
Graduate Certificate - Mental Health
Capella University
Minneapolis, MN10-2022
Graduate Certificate - Substance Abuse And Other Disorder Counselor
UW-Flex Program
Madison03-2020
Master of Science - Psychology
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ11-2019
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ05-2017
High School Diploma -
Dodgeville High School
Dodgeville, WI05-2010
Master of Education - Clinical Mental Health Counseling
UW Superior
Superior, WISkills
- Substance abuse counseling
- Behavior modification
- Supervision and training
- Self-care strategies
- Psychoeducation
- Motivational interviewing
- Dialectical behavior therapy
- Group therapy facilitation
- Cognitive behavioral therapy
- Anger management
- Assessment skills
- Empathy development
- Individual counseling
- Continuing education
- Relapse prevention
- Ethics and confidentiality
- Referral networking
- Multicultural competence
- Communication techniques
Affiliations
- Activities outside of work is to either be with family or outside with my puppies. I enjoy being in nature. Its a great way from me to do self-care
Certification
- Clinical Substance Abuse Counselor License
- Clinical Supervisor in training License
- Certification is DBT
- Certification in Anger Management
- Working towards SOTP certification
Timeline
AODA Counselor
Lafayette County Human Services
10.2023 - Current
Program Assistant
Opporunity House
08.2021 - 08.2022
AODA Counselor
Madison East Comprehensive Treatment Center
04.2021 - 10.2023
Team Lead/Assoicate
Walmart
08.2012 - 07.2021
Graduate Certificate - Mental Health
Capella University
Graduate Certificate - Substance Abuse And Other Disorder Counselor
UW-Flex Program
Master of Science - Psychology
University of Phoenix
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
University of Phoenix
High School Diploma -
Dodgeville High School
Master of Education - Clinical Mental Health Counseling
UW Superior
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