Hi, I’m
Shawn Norton
Summary
Enthusiastic Licensed Substance Use Disorder Counselor bringing 7 years of experienced trauma informed Culturally sensitive with specialized education working with Mental health Disorders. I'm passionate about helping Patients achieve full potential. Hardworking, decisive and analytical with motivational and encouraging approach. Eight -year track record of demonstrated performance.
Overview
8
years of professional experience
Work History
United InterventionCarlsbad , CA
Behavioral Interventionist / Sober Support
11.2022 - 09.2023
Job overview
- Developed intervention plans based on established guidelines and individual needs.
- Improved behaviors through modeling, role-playing and other effective strategies.
- Recommended treatment protocols such as group therapy or rehabilitation.
- Utilized C.B.T and Mindfulness strategies to promote adherence to care plans, healthy behaviors and emotional regulation.
- Stayed abreast of latest changes by reading publications, attending conferences and completing training.
- Educating patient and family on the scientifically proven facts about substance use disorder.. Addressing many common myths and stigmas.
- Assisted patient in creating a uniquely tailored relapse prevention plan
- Using counseling tools to complete a basic crisis and addiction assessments. Following best practices for patient I gave this patient any referrals needed to aide in patients successful treatment round. support and
ARMT Medical SpecialistSan Diego, CA
Substance Use Disorder Counselor
11.2021 - 12.2022
Job overview
- Offered guidance and advice to help cultivate self-esteem and community involvement.
- Used cognitive behavior therapy to assist clients in recognizing and redirecting poor habits.
- Communicated closely with other counselors to devise programs and activities based on developmental and academic levels.
- Implemented and developed core counseling programs to meet each individual's specific and varying needs.
- Implemented evidence-based therapeutic interventions to promote positive behavior change.
- Arranged and facilitated therapy sessions for individuals, couples, and families.
- Guided clients in developing skills and strategies for dealing with problems.
- Engaged clients in conversation to determine feelings and apprehensions.
- Acted as client advocate to coordinate required services or resolve emergency problems in crisis situations.
- Developed and expanded referral system of service providers to assist clients in attaining services.
- Conducted assessments to determine progress and performance and report findings to relevant authorities.
- Developed individualized counseling plans for clients to incorporate short-term and long-term goals.
- Conducted evaluations to help patients develop measurable treatment goals.
- Facilitated weekly group sessions to encourage self-reflection and problem-solving.
- Maintained confidentiality of records relating to clients' treatment.
- Assessed patient behavior, moods, and other responses to determine correct diagnosis and devise treatment plans.
- Provided education on mental health topics and resources to clients.
- Provided emergency response in crisis situations to diffuse tensions and prevent violence.
- Guided clients in effective therapeutic exercises integrated from Cognitive Behavior Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT).
- Determined clients' risk of self-harm or other dangerous behaviors.
- Listened to clients' concerns and provided encouragement and support.
- Educated clients on dangers of substance abuse and prevention techniques.
- Assessed clients' needs to provide appropriate therapeutic interventions.
- Developed goal-oriented psychoeducational and activity therapy groups to improve clients' level of functioning.
- Collaborated with other professionals to coordinate comprehensive care for clients.
- Managed patients with substance dependence and co-occurring Axis I and Axis II disorders.
- Developed treatment plans to help clients build self-confidence and resilience.
- Adapted counseling techniques to best suit individual needs of each client.
- Organized clinical interventions and treatment plans for patients suffering from chronic pain disorders.
- Assisted clients in exploring feelings and understanding behaviors.
Crownview Co Occurring InstituteCarlsbad, CA
Milue Director/SUD Counselor/Housing Director
04.2015 - 03.2021
Job overview
- Managed daily operations while overseeing multiple locations to foster increased productivity.
- Oversaw operations and provided corrective feedback to achieve daily and long-term goals.
- Monitored office workflow and administrative processes to keep operations running smoothly.
- Worked closely with organizational leadership and board of directors to guide operational strategy.
- Assisted with sales and marketing strategies to foster achievement of revenue goals.
- Oversaw supply chain functions to verify inventory levels and budget adherence.
- Monitored expenditures to mitigate risk of overages.
- Established departmental performance goals and provided feedback for underperforming areas.
- Optimized operational processes using analytics tools to address client-specific metrics.
- Drafted and distributed reports to assist board members with critical business decisions.
- Spearheaded innovative approaches to resource allocation and strategic planning.
- Evaluated company documentation to verify alignment with regulatory requirements.
- Monitored and coordinated workflows to optimize resources.
- Formed strategic partnerships and connected with potential clients to drive business development.
- Leveraged professional networks and industry knowledge to strengthen client relationships.
- Remained composed and highly professional in fast-paced and constantly changing environment, effectively handling challenging situations and difficult individuals to achieve objectives.
- Developed project budgets and managed production costs.
- Found appropriate stories and ideas for programming to engage target audiences and hook advertisers.
- Collaborated with network executives to define and propel organization's mission and vision.
- Identified and approved equipment and elements required for productions.
- Remained highly composed and calm in very fast-paced, stressful and constantly changing environments to provide optimal leadership and achieve desired results.
- Developed schedules for production, editing, and duplication for timely delivery.
- Presented production ideas and determined creative scenarios for production and delivery.
- Reviewed scripts and made changes to improve wording, flow or interest levels, consistently producing highly successful shows.
- Booked guests for on-air interviews and assigned stories to reporters to manage coverage and schedule needs.
- Crafted plan for breaking news events and trained and prepared entire staff on how to handle such scenarios.
- Conducted meetings with staff to discuss production progress and to attain production objectives.
- Supervised breaking news coverage and determined priority for stories within each broadcast.
Education
San Diego City CollegeSan Diego, CA
Associate of Science from Liberal Arts And Sciences
07.2024
University Overview
- Completed AODS program with Honors
- Completed Mental Health Worker Certification.
- CPR
- Passed SUD Counselor with World Reciprocity Licensing test. October 2023 with CADTP
- Earned Trauma Specialist certification :Pesi
- Earned Anxiety and other personality disorder treatments
- Earned Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Certification : Pesi
- Earned Dialectical Behavior Certification : Pesi
- Earned Vocational training education for special populations
- Volunteer Chapter Leader for all of San Diego non profit Grief Recovery After A Substance passing (GRASP) group.
- Author / Blog in La Mesa PATCH
- Advocate Overdose Awareness & Drug Policy laws : Mothers United Against The War on Drugs
- Member and active educationist : Broken No More
- Harm reduction advocacy and training First Responders (T.I.P. PROGRAM) on best practices upon speaking to loved ones at the scene of an overdose.
- Peer Support : Accepting referrals from Office of Federal Attorney Generals. ongoing peer and social support specifically for Parents due to deaths. specialized Victims Survivor group
- Community grief support volunteer: GRASP 211 system contact and responder.
- Case management : Community resources referrals and assessments
Skills
- Reading Comprehension
- Differentiated Instruction
- Individualized Lesson Plans
- Adaptable Communication
- Behavioral Intervention Plans (BIP)
- Team Collaboration
- Emotional Support
- Therapeutic Exercise
Timeline
Behavioral Interventionist / Sober Support
United Intervention
11.2022 - 09.2023
Substance Use Disorder Counselor
ARMT Medical Specialist
11.2021 - 12.2022
Milue Director/SUD Counselor/Housing Director
Crownview Co Occurring Institute
04.2015 - 03.2021
San Diego City College
Associate of Science from Liberal Arts And Sciences
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