Sara Mitchell
New Richmond,OH
Summary
Skilled SUD Counselor with strong background helping AOD clients overcome personal challenges and cope with triggering situations. Focused on facilitating exploration of issues, developing individualized plans and developing important skills. Licensed by Ohio. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Telehealth SUD Counselor- LCDCII
BrightView Health
04.2022 - Current
- Assisted clients in exploring feelings and understanding behaviors.
- Displayed sensitivity to cultural and linguistic needs of clients and families served.
- Developed goal-oriented psychoeducational and activity therapy groups to improve clients' level of functioning.
- Assessed patient behavior, moods, and other responses to determine correct diagnosis and devise treatment plans.
- Collaborated with other professionals to coordinate comprehensive care for clients.
- Determined clients' risk of self-harm or other dangerous behaviors.
- Provided comprehensive case management services, created treatment plans, and connected clients and families to appropriate resources.
- Developed treatment plans to help clients build self-confidence and resilience.
- Assessed clients' needs to provide appropriate therapeutic interventions.
- Listened to clients' concerns and provided encouragement and support.
SUD Counselor
Adams Recovery Center
10.2018 - 03.2022
- Maintained accurate documentation of client progress, facilitating informed decision-making within treatment team.
- Developed relapse prevention strategies for clients transitioning out of treatment programs, empowering them to maintain long-term sobriety.
- Assisted clients in setting realistic goals, developing action plans, and monitoring progress towards achievement.
- Maintained accurate documentation of client interactions, assessments, and progress notes for effective case management.
- Educated clients on available community resources, fostering sense of empowerment and self sufficiency.
- Engaged clients in conversation to determine feelings and apprehensions.
- Improved client satisfaction through consistent communication, empathy, and understanding of their unique challenges.
- Implemented behavioral modification strategies to help clients develop healthier coping mechanisms.
- Contributed to supportive work environment by sharing knowledge, resources, and new findings within counseling field.
- Communicated closely with other counselors to devise programs and activities based on developmental and academic levels.
- Utilized motivational interviewing techniques to encourage positive change in clients'' lives.
- Implemented evidence-based therapeutic interventions to promote positive behavior change.
- Established trusting therapeutic alliances with clients through empathetic listening, validation, and unconditional positive regard.
- Participated in ongoing professional development trainings to remain current on best practices within counseling field.
- Facilitated weekly group sessions to encourage self-reflection and problem-solving.
- Provided crisis intervention services to individuals experiencing acute distress or dangerous situations.
- Adapted counseling techniques to best suit individual needs of each client.
Education
Master of Science - Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN02.2025
Bachelor of Arts - Healthcare Administration
UNIVERSITY OF PHONEIX
Phoenix, AZ01.2009
Skills
- HIPAA
- Building rapport
- Client Advocacy
- Psychoeducation
- Client Records Management
- Treatment Planning
- Biopsychosocial Assessments
- Empathy Development
- Relapse Prevention
- Motivational Interviewing
- Substance Abuse Counseling
- Team Collaboration
- Group Counseling
- Data Confidentiality
- Regulatory Compliance
Certification
- LCDCII.161667, 10/01/20- Present
Personal Information
Title: Substance Abuse Counselor- LCDCII
References upon request
Timeline
Telehealth SUD Counselor- LCDCII
BrightView Health
04.2022 - Current
SUD Counselor
Adams Recovery Center
10.2018 - 03.2022
Master of Science - Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Walden University
Bachelor of Arts - Healthcare Administration
UNIVERSITY OF PHONEIX
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