Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
Training
Affiliations
MedMark Treatment Centers " Substance Abuse Counselor of the Year" 2018
Languages
Interests
Timeline
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DEREK LYDE

Baltimore,Md.

Summary

Compassionate, dedicated, hardworking, and outgoing individual driven to succeed in all aspects of life. Strong background in Human Services with extensive experience in dealing with substance abuse and mental health issues. Expertise lies in understanding the criteria and complexities of these fields, enabling effective support and assistance to those in need.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Substance Abuse Counselor CSC-AD

MedMark Treatment Centers
07.2013 - Current
  • Conducted individual counseling sessions and facilitated group therapies, which included relapse prevention
  • Provided comprehensive case management services, created treatment plans, and connected clients and families to appropriate resources.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans, ensuring continuity of care for clients.
  • Kept accurate and detailed records to track and document client progress.
  • Coordinated care with other professionals to provide clients with comprehensive support.
  • Enhanced client recovery outcomes through the development of personalized treatment plans, addressing individual needs and goals.
  • Maintained accurate documentation of client progress, facilitating informed decision-making within the treatment team.
  • Developed relapse prevention strategies for clients transitioning out of treatment programs, empowering them to maintain long-term sobriety.
  • Supported aftercare planning for continued recovery after treatment.
  • Developed individual treatment goals based on history and diagnosis.
  • Reduced substance abuse relapse rates by implementing evidence-based counseling strategies and treatment plans.
  • Used knowledge of different treatment modalities to provide clients with individualized options for successful outcomes.
  • Monitored client progress to make necessary adjustments for client success.
  • Guided clients in effective therapeutic exercises integrated from Cognitive Behavior Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT).

Certified Acupuncturist Detoxification Specialist of the five points (Auricular)

Glass Health Program
01.2007 - 04.2013
  • Carried a caseload of 50 plus clients
  • Completed intake and assessments weekly
  • Assisted clients with developing individual treatment plans
  • Held Acupuncture sessions 5 days per week
  • Fostered community awareness of acupuncture benefits by participating in local health fairs and public speaking events.
  • Diagnosed and treated patients using principles of TCM.
  • Streamlined appointment scheduling process, optimizing time management skills while accommodating a growing number of clients.
  • Established loyal client base through personalized treatment plans and attentive customer service.
  • CO-Occurring Disorder Substance Abuse & Mental Health Training
  • Abstinence-Based Treatment For Chemical Dependency Training
  • TBI & Substance Abuse Issues
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
  • Maintained detailed patient records, ensuring accurate documentation of treatments, progress, and outcomes.
  • Counseled patients on beneficial lifestyle changes to complement acupuncture treatments.
  • Conducted patient assessments and implemented techniques to balance and harmonize mind, body and spirit.

Substance Abuse Counselor

Gaudenzia Substance Abuse & Health Program
01.2003 - 12.2007
  • Performed case management duties, for a case loade of 50+ clients.
  • Completed required evluations and assessments, including screening, intake, clinical assessments, ASAM and biopsychosocial histories.
  • Conducted individual counseling session individual and group therapy based on clients treatment plans and goals.
  • Monitored client toxicology specimen for progress and adjusted treatment plans as needed.


  • Performed system duties such as SMART
  • Assisted clients wil developing a discharge/continuing care plan and connective to resources needed to reach personal goals.
  • Develop and maintained communication with internal and external service providers
  • Followed up with clients after discharge based on regulatory guidelines until they have been established with other case management/social servives.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Applied Psychology

Coppin State University
Baltimore, MD
11.2024

High School Diploma -

Paul Laurence Dunbar
Baltimore, MD
01.1975

Skills

  • Case management
  • Clinical documentation
  • Relapse prevention
  • Dual diagnosis treatment
  • Motivational interviewing
  • Substance use screening
  • Crisis intervention
  • Intervention planning
  • Medication-assisted treatment
  • Referral coordination
  • Addiction assessment
  • Individual counseling
  • Substance abuse education
  • Recovery support
  • Communication techniques
  • Certified alcohol & other drug counselor

Accomplishments

  • Collaborated with team of 10 in the development of Baltimore City community holiday drive .
  • Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.

Certification

Certified Supervised Counselor-Alcohol and Drugs Certification, 01/31/26

Training

  • CO-Occurring Disorder Substance Abuse & Mental Health Training
  • Abstinence-Based Treatment For Chemical Dependency Training
  • PTSD. TBI & Substance Abuse Issues
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
  • NCADD – Maryland Tuerk Conference

Affiliations

  • Glass Health Program

MedMark Treatment Centers " Substance Abuse Counselor of the Year" 2018

Glass Health Program Outpatient Treatment (OTP), Parent Company BayMark Health Services, Inc.

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual

Interests

  • Volunteering for community initiatives to give back to local communities and make a positive impact
  • Youth mentor, providing guidance and support to empower the next generation of leaders
  • Getting involved in local advocacy groups to promote positive change in the community

Timeline

Substance Abuse Counselor CSC-AD

MedMark Treatment Centers
07.2013 - Current

Certified Acupuncturist Detoxification Specialist of the five points (Auricular)

Glass Health Program
01.2007 - 04.2013

Substance Abuse Counselor

Gaudenzia Substance Abuse & Health Program
01.2003 - 12.2007

Certified Supervised Counselor-Alcohol and Drugs Certification, 01/31/26

Bachelor of Arts - Applied Psychology

Coppin State University

High School Diploma -

Paul Laurence Dunbar
DEREK LYDE