Maurice Johnson
Sacramento,CA
Summary
Compassionate SUD Counselor with extensive knowledge of counseling principles and practices. Adept at creating individualized treatment plans and leading group therapy sessions. Committed to creating safe, supportive environment for all participants. Dedicated professional with strong background in providing evidence-based counseling services to individuals, couples and families. Skilled in developing treatment plans, conducting assessments and documenting progress. Committed to advocating for mental health and well-being of clients. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Supervising Counselor
Center Point Inc
01.2024 - Current
- Coordinated community outreach events to raise awareness of available services, resulting in increased program enrollment.
- Enhanced client outcomes by implementing individualized treatment plans and counseling strategies.
- Fostered a safe and inclusive environment for clients by consistently enforcing policies related to confidentiality, respect, and boundarysetting.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions focused on skill-building, communication techniques, and emotional regulation for enhanced interpersonal relationships.
Journey Counselor
Center Point Inc.
11.2022 - 01.2024
- Provide case management and facilitate life skills, as well as drug and alcohol education groups
- Clinical note and one on one counseling weekly, create comprehensive and collaborative treatment plans, and record keeping
- De-escalate crisis before it develops and responded to crisis in an appropriate, professional manner, providing emergency assistance to clients and co-workers as necessary.
- Communicated closely with other counselors to devise programs and activities based on developmental and academic levels.
- Used cognitive behavior therapy to assist clients in recognizing and redirecting poor habits.
- Attended trainings to participate in regular supervision and continued education to maintain professional competence and ethical standards.
- Adhered to ethical and legal standards for confidentiality, protecting clients' privacy.
- Encouraged patients to discuss experiences in group and individual settings.
Lead/Supervising Counselor
Safety Center
01.2020 - 11.2022
- Provided case management and facilitate cognitive behavioral therapy and education groups
- Clinical note and one on one counseling weekly
- Maintained documentation and record keeping.
- Facilitated weekly group sessions to encourage self-reflection and problem-solving.
- Developed and expanded referral system of service providers to assist clients in attaining services.
- Acted as client advocate to coordinate required services or resolve emergency problems in crisis situations.
- Communicated closely with other counselors to devise programs and activities based on developmental and academic levels.
- Supervised RADT with 1:1 weekly sessions trained all staff, providing direct supervision, ongoing staff development and continuing education to employees.
Counselor
Baart Programs Norwood
01.2020
- Managed and maintained all aspects of a client's case from date of entry to date of discharge, Denial Management, and Anger Management
- One on one with client bi-weekly, along with bi-weekly phone calls
- Developed appropriate treatment and recovery plans
- Maintained documentation and record keeping, as well as dosing regimen
- De-escalated crisis before it developed and responded to crisis in an appropriate, and professional manner.
Clinician
Center Point
12.2019 - 08.2020
- Provided case management and facilitated groups
- Clinical note and one on one counseling weekly, conduct weekly urinalysis, create treatment plans, ASAM
- Maintained documentation and record keeping
- De-escalated crisis before it developed and responded to crisis in an appropriate, professional manner, providing emergency assistance to clients and co-workers as necessary
- Communicated with parole and probation agents in Napa County.
Counselor
HealthRIGHT 360
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Facilitated Substance Use Disorder Classes, Denial Management, and Anger Management
- One on one with participant weekly
- Maintained documentation and record keeping
- De-escalated crisis before it developed and responded to crisis in an appropriate, and professional manner.
Counselor
WESTCARE of California
01.2013 - 01.2018
- Facilitated Substance Use Disorder Classes, Denial Management, and Anger Management
- One on one with participant weekly
- Maintained documentation and record keeping
- De-escalated crisis before it developed and respond to crisis in an appropriate, and professional manner.
Counselor
Human Potential Consultants LLC
01.2011 - 01.2013
- Facilitated Substance Use Disorder Classes, Denial Management, and Anger Management
- One on one with participant weekly
- Maintained documentation and record keeping
- De-escalate crisis before it develops and respond to crisis in an appropriate, and professional manner.
Counselor
Orange County Department of Education
01.2009 - 01.2011
- Facilitated Substance Use Disorder Classes, Denial Management, and Anger Management
- One on one with participant weekly
- Maintained documentation and record keeping
- De-escalated crisis before it developed and respond to crisis in an appropriate, and professional manner.
Education
Associate in Arts Degree -
Lassen College
08.2013
Skills
- Crisis Response
- Adept at Treatment and Discharge Planning
- Best Practices and Standards
- Case Management Proficiency
- Superior Communication Skills
- Outreach Programming
- Biopsychosocial Assessments
- Dual Diagnoses Expertise
- Clinical Documentation Mastery
- Extensive DSM-IV Knowledge
- Database Management
- Adult Corrections Expertise
Certification
- Certified Alcohol & Drug Counselor (CADC II), A021510116, 05/27/2025
- Multi-Dimensional Assessment Certified (ASAM), 2020
- Certified Denial Management Specialist (CDMS), Gorski-Cenaps, 10/2013
- Certified Relapse Prevention Specialist (BCRPS), Gorski-Cenaps, 07/2013
Timeline
Supervising Counselor
Center Point Inc
01.2024 - Current
Journey Counselor
Center Point Inc.
11.2022 - 01.2024
Lead/Supervising Counselor
Safety Center
01.2020 - 11.2022
Counselor
Baart Programs Norwood
01.2020
Clinician
Center Point
12.2019 - 08.2020
Counselor
HealthRIGHT 360
01.2018 - 01.2019
Counselor
WESTCARE of California
01.2013 - 01.2018
Counselor
Human Potential Consultants LLC
01.2011 - 01.2013
Counselor
Orange County Department of Education
01.2009 - 01.2011
Associate in Arts Degree -
Lassen College
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