Senetta Scott
Chicago,IL
Summary
Dynamic Certified Substance Abuse Counselor with a proven track record at South Suburban Council, specializing in addiction assessment and relapse prevention. Expert in developing personalized treatment plans and facilitating group therapy, fostering emotional regulation and client advocacy. Achieved significant reductions in relapse rates through effective recovery planning and community resource integration.
Personable and empathetic with deep understanding of addiction and recovery processes, combined with strong communication and counseling skills. Knowledgeable in substance abuse treatment methodologies and relapse prevention techniques, with focus on cognitive-behavioral therapy and motivational interviewing. Dedicated to providing compassionate support and effective guidance to foster positive change and long-term recovery.
Overview
2025
2025
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Substance Abuse Counselor
Certified Substance Abuse Counselor
South Suburban Council
1909 Cheker Square, East Hazel Crest, IL
05.2023 - 05.2024
- Conducted individual and group counseling sessions to support client recovery goals.
- Developed personalized treatment plans based on comprehensive assessments of clients' needs.
- Facilitated crisis intervention strategies to ensure immediate client safety and support.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to enhance service delivery and client outcomes.
- Educated clients and families about substance abuse, coping mechanisms, and available resources.
- Mentored junior counselors, providing guidance on best practices in substance abuse treatment.
- Promoted harm reduction strategies through education on safe drug use practices and overdose prevention techniques.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions, fostering open communication and mutual support among participants.
- Developed cultural competence by working with diverse populations, enabling more effective communication and understanding of unique challenges faced by various individuals.
- Reduced relapse rates through consistent follow-up appointments and support services.
- Maintained accurate documentation of client progress, contributing to continuous improvement in service delivery and outcomes measurement.
Education
Master of Science - Human Services/ Administration
National Louis University
Chicago, IL06-2007
Skills
- Addiction assessment
- Emotional regulation
- Relapse prevention
- Client advocacy
- Motivational interviewing
- Self-care strategies
- Life skills training
- Co-occurring disorders
- Dialectical behavior therapy
- Recovery planning
- Individual counseling
- Group therapy
- Anger management
- Substance abuse education
- Clinical documentation
- Clinical assessment
- Community resources
- Goal setting
Timeline
Certified Substance Abuse Counselor
South Suburban Council
05.2023 - 05.2024
Certified Substance Abuse Counselor
Master of Science - Human Services/ Administration
National Louis University