Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
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Sarita Prasad

Sacramento,CA

Summary

Compassionate Counselor focused on helping patients overcome personal obstacles. Diligent and resourceful professional with several years of hands-on experience diagnosing issues and cultivating personalized treatment plans. Comfortable working either autonomously or in team-based setting to resolve issues.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

SUD Counselor

Sacra
Sacramento, CA
07.2024 - Current
  • Counseled clients on physical and mental factors impacting personal success.
  • Developed and maintained professional relationships with referral sources, including physicians, schools, and community agencies.

SUD Counselor

WellSpace Health
Sacramento, CA
06.2020 - 06.2024
  • Provided individual and group counseling to guide clients in areas of social and emotional needs.
  • Utilized motivational interviewing techniques to encourage client engagement and facilitate behavior change.
  • Utilized evidence-based therapeutic approaches, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT).
  • Utilized creative approaches such as art therapy or music therapy when working with clients who have difficulty expressing themselves verbally.
  • Collaborated with healthcare providers, social workers, and educational professionals to coordinate client care.
  • Assisted clients with developing relevant skills to improve functionality in social, educational and vocational situations.
  • Provided guidance and support to clients during career transitions and educational decision-making processes.

Site Supervisor

Strategies for Change/WellSpace health
Sacramento, CA
09.2009 - 06.2020
  • Developed and maintained professional relationships with referral sources, including physicians, schools, and community agencies.
  • Documented meetings, interventions and contacts with clients to optimize care.
  • Facilitated communication between school personnel, parents and guardians, therapists, psychiatrists, and other professionals involved in the student's care.
  • Provided crisis intervention services to clients experiencing acute mental health issues.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive care for clients.
  • Directed, coordinated and evaluated activities of staff and interns engaged in patient assessment and treatment.
  • Participated in regular team meetings to discuss case management issues and plan services for clients.
  • Engaged in continuous professional development to stay informed about the latest counseling techniques and theories.
  • Acted as client advocate to resolve emergency problems in crisis situations.
  • Provided supervision and mentorship to junior counselors and counseling interns.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams, including psychiatrists, social workers, physicians, Re-Entry court collaboration, and other professionals.
  • Maintained accurate and up-to-date records of client progress and treatment plans.
  • Advocated for clients' needs within their families, workplaces, and educational institutions.
  • Maintained confidential client records and case notes in compliance with ethical standards and legal requirements.
  • Designed and implemented prevention programs targeting substance abuse, bullying, and other social issues.

Education

Associate of Arts - Alcohol And Drug Counseling

Intercoast College
Sacramento, CA
09-2009

Skills

  • Solution-focused counseling
  • Behavior monitoring
  • Counseling
  • Empathy development
  • Personal development sessions
  • Exceptional problem solver
  • Adept at conflict resolution
  • Needs assessment
  • Intake assessments
  • Parenting skills educator
  • Treatment Planning
  • Adept at treatment and discharge planning
  • Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) expert
  • Client needs assessment
  • Intervention planning
  • Behavior modification
  • Relapse prevention
  • Motivational interviewing
  • HIPAA
  • Case management and documentation

Accomplishments

  • Was nominated for the Unsung hero award in 2013 while working with Sacramento County probation department.

Certification

  • CADC II

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

SUD Counselor

Sacra
07.2024 - Current

SUD Counselor

WellSpace Health
06.2020 - 06.2024

Site Supervisor

Strategies for Change/WellSpace health
09.2009 - 06.2020

Associate of Arts - Alcohol And Drug Counseling

Intercoast College

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