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Sarah Mccully

Calabasas,CA

Summary

Dedicated mental health professional bringing background working with individuals suffering from substance abuse and behavioral disorders. Focused on client advocacy, prevention and education to reduce impacts and recurrence of serious issues. Collaborative with multidisciplinary teams to create solid support networks for client needs.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Substance Abuse Counselor

The A.R.T.S
Canoga Park
07.2023 - Current
  • meet with multiple clients a week to provide therapeutic individual sessions and addiction counseling accurately evaluating individuals through a series of assessments, including bio-pyschosocial, PHQ-9 and GAD-7, ASAM to establish appropriateness for treatment
  • Prepare documentation for individual group, and insurance needs in accordance with all regulatory state and agency standards
  • provide crisis intervention, if and/or when needed
  • Guide and support clients, providing positive interventions while nurturing personal growth and dignity
  • address individual social issues , and self-actualization issues, identifying and planning for continuing to treatment after discharge

Director of Operations

55 Silver
Los Angeles, CA
05.2022 - 07.2023
  • oversaw a team of employees, reviewing documentation and making necessary corrections
  • completed weekly census, case auditing, weekly team meetings
  • ensured clients individual care
  • implemented and maintained an effective trainees employees assistance program with emphasis placed on awareness prevention. staff training, and networking with community resources, in compliance with government and management directives
  • Assessed clients with identified substance abuse and mental health problems; developing and implementing a plan to modify or control the problems by working with clients, counselors, facilitators, and therapist
  • Managed day-to-day operations of a large staff in multiple departments.

Case Manager

Alta Centers
Los Angeles, CA
08.2020 - 05.2022
  • Facilitated communication between clients, families, caregivers, social services and other agencies to ensure client needs were met.
  • Provided crisis intervention support for clients in emergency situations.
  • Developed individualized care plans with input from clients and their families.
  • Collaborated with medical professionals to coordinate treatment plans for clients.
  • Maintained accurate case records and documentation according to agency guidelines.
  • Attended court hearings as a representative of the organization when needed.
  • Counseled clients on available resources within the community that could help meet their needs.
  • Organized group activities to provide socialization opportunities for clients.

Education

Addiction Studies Certificate - Addiction Studies And Psychology

Pierce College
Woodland Hills, CA
06-2023

Skills

  • Crisis Management
  • Crisis Intervention
  • Individual Counseling
  • Defining Treatment Objectives
  • Client Evaluation
  • Family Counseling
  • Case Management
  • Clinical Documentation
  • Clinical Assessment
  • Utilization Reviews
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Goal Setting
  • Behavior Modification
  • Community Resources

Certification

  • CADC-II

Timeline

Substance Abuse Counselor

The A.R.T.S
07.2023 - Current

Director of Operations

55 Silver
05.2022 - 07.2023

Case Manager

Alta Centers
08.2020 - 05.2022

Addiction Studies Certificate - Addiction Studies And Psychology

Pierce College

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