Scott Carlson
Coon Rapids,United States
Summary
Insightful Counselor familiar with substance use treatment protocols. Adept at responding to emergency situations calmly and respectfully. Passionate about patient support and resource advocacy. Conscientious Youth Counselor with program development and coordination experience. Strongly rooted in integrity and effective communication. Dedicated to fostering youth success and progress.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Substance Abuse Youth Counselor
Minnesota Adult And Teen Challenge
08.2022 - Current
- Helping adolescent boys work through addiction, mental health, and spiritual battles.
- Ability to serve individuals at a personal level to resolve unique challenges
- Mentoring and coaching individuals with empathy and understanding
- Proven oral communication skills, utilized in individual or group interaction
- Established vocational experience methods for students
Chemical Health Assessor
Kyros
02.2022 - Current
- Supported and assessed clients struggling with addiction or relationship issues and devised strategies based on client needs.
- Developed individual treatment goals based on history and diagnosis.
- Provided counseling and support to clients with drug and alcohol abuse issues.
- Completed required documentation for continued therapy coverage by insurance companies to meet deadlines.
- Coordinated referrals for addiction services based on individual client needs and preferences.
LADC ( Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor )
Minnesota Adult And Teen Challenge
01.2018 - Current
- Participated in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
- Developed strong organizational and communication skills through coursework and volunteer activities.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Exercised leadership capabilities by successfully motivating and inspiring others.
- Applied effective time management techniques to meet tight deadlines.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Acted as a team leader in group projects, delegating tasks and providing feedback.
- Demonstrated creativity and resourcefulness through the development of innovative solutions.
- Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
Recovery Coach
Minnesota Adult And Teen Challenge
03.2013 - Current
- Supported clients while transitioning into recovery program
- Managed uncertainty: ability to successfully manage multiple concurrent assignments with competing deadlines and multiple interruptions
- supervision: Lead and supervised clients in residential treatment setting, providing support and direction
Education
Bachelor of Science - Addiction Counseling
Metropolitan State University
Saint Paul, MN06.2019
Associate of Arts - Addiction Counseling
Minneapolis Community And Technical College
Minneapolis, MN12.2018
Skills
- Youth behavior management
- Counseling best practices
- Addiction expertise
- Youth mentoring
- Recreational activities
- Problem and issue resolution
Timeline
Substance Abuse Youth Counselor
Minnesota Adult And Teen Challenge
08.2022 - Current
Chemical Health Assessor
Kyros
02.2022 - Current
LADC ( Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor )
Minnesota Adult And Teen Challenge
01.2018 - Current
Recovery Coach
Minnesota Adult And Teen Challenge
03.2013 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Addiction Counseling
Metropolitan State University
Associate of Arts - Addiction Counseling
Minneapolis Community And Technical College
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