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Shawn Ryan

Mandeville,LA

Summary

Registered Addiction Counselor (RAC) and Certified Compulsive Gambler Counselor (CCGC) with a strong 12 step background who is organized, dependable, and consistent. Successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Works well in challenging environments to help meet team goals and to inspire positive change through having lived experience with 14+ years in recovery.


Certified Clinical Supervisor (CCS) credential is pending the final exam but I am approved by LA-ADRA to provide supervision other counselors under a waiver.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Primary Counselor

Avenues Recovery Center at Covington
12.2022 - Current
  • Developed goal-oriented psychoeducational and activity therapy groups to improve clients' level of functioning.
  • Completed required documentation for continued therapy coverage by insurance companies to meet deadlines.
  • Provided counseling and support to clients with drug and alcohol abuse issues.
  • Developed individual treatment goals based on history and diagnosis.
  • Conducted assessments to determine progress and performance and report findings to relevant authorities.
  • Enhanced client outcomes by implementing evidence-based counseling techniques and strategies.
  • Read appropriate books, journals and other literature, researched trends and attended related seminars and conferences to maintain knowledge of advancements in field.
  • Empowered clients to achieve their personal goals through solution-focused interventions and motivational interviewing techniques.
  • Developed strong therapeutic alliances with clients, establishing trust and rapport essential for successful outcomes.
  • Assessed assigned patients and developed individualized treatment plans.
  • Cultivated a culturally sensitive approach to counseling services, addressing diverse needs within the client population served.
  • Evaluated client progress regularly, adjusting treatment plans as needed to maximize effectiveness.
  • Conducted family therapy sessions when needed, strengthening relationships between clients and their loved ones.
  • Boosted treatment plan effectiveness by conducting comprehensive assessments and identifying clients'' needs.
  • Conducted emergency counseling sessions as requested by staff or patients.
  • Maintained accurate case documentation, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and facilitating seamless transitions across care providers.
  • Guided group therapy and one-on-one counseling sessions as scheduled.
  • Promoted client autonomy by teaching them skills necessary for effective decision-making and problem-solving in everyday life situations.
  • Managed crisis situations effectively, providing immediate intervention to ensure client safety and wellbeing.
  • Contributed to continuous improvement efforts by participating in ongoing training programs and staying current on industry best practices.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive client care, enhancing overall treatment success rates.
  • Increased client engagement in group therapy sessions by fostering a supportive and inclusive environment.
  • Improved clients'' coping skills through one-on-one counseling sessions tailored to their specific concerns.
  • Documented significant client behaviors and significant contact with client.
  • Maintained confidentiality of employees and patients.
  • Reduced relapse rates by developing individualized aftercare plans and connecting clients with appropriate community resources.
  • Implemented evidence-based therapeutic interventions to promote positive behavior change.
  • Used cognitive behavior therapy to assist clients in recognizing and redirecting poor habits.

Primary Counselor

Avenues Recovery Center at Townsend
08.2022 - 12.2022
  • Enhanced client outcomes by implementing evidence-based counseling techniques and strategies.
  • Read appropriate books, journals and other literature, researched trends and attended related seminars and conferences to maintain knowledge of advancements in field.
  • Empowered clients to achieve their personal goals through solution-focused interventions and motivational interviewing techniques.
  • Facilitated psychoeducational workshops for clients, increasing awareness of mental health issues and promoting self-care strategies.
  • Developed strong therapeutic alliances with clients, establishing trust and rapport essential for successful outcomes.
  • Assessed assigned patients and developed individualized treatment plans.
  • Cultivated a culturally sensitive approach to counseling services, addressing diverse needs within the client population served.
  • Evaluated client progress regularly, adjusting treatment plans as needed to maximize effectiveness.
  • Conducted family therapy sessions when needed, strengthening relationships between clients and their loved ones.
  • Boosted treatment plan effectiveness by conducting comprehensive assessments and identifying clients'' needs.
  • Conducted emergency counseling sessions as requested by staff or patients.
  • Maintained accurate case documentation, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and facilitating seamless transitions across care providers.
  • Guided group therapy and one-on-one counseling sessions as scheduled.
  • Promoted client autonomy by teaching them skills necessary for effective decision-making and problem-solving in everyday life situations.
  • Managed crisis situations effectively, providing immediate intervention to ensure client safety and wellbeing.
  • Contributed to continuous improvement efforts by participating in ongoing training programs and staying current on industry best practices.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive client care, enhancing overall treatment success rates.
  • Increased client engagement in group therapy sessions by fostering a supportive and inclusive environment.
  • Facilitated group sessions with upwards to 50 people and encouraged participants to share stories in safe, confidential environment.
  • Improved clients'' coping skills through one-on-one counseling sessions tailored to their specific concerns.

Clinical Case Manager

Longbranch Healthcare
12.2021 - 08.2022
  • Helps clients in the time management and planning of personal needs such as calling family, checking mail, paying bills, etc.
  • Supports clinical staff with case management needs such as signing paperwork, treatment plans, making calls to schedule aftercare and facilities supported phone calls as needed.
  • Helps with de-escalation of patients who are in crisis at risk of AMA.
  • Meets with case managers weekly to track progress of 12 step work and complies information for counselors to track progress.
  • Helps staff with client redirection, positive reinforcement, and implementation of consequences.
  • Supports case managers in providing 12 step support to patients.
  • Facilitates process groups as needed.
  • Facilitates and trains 12 Step RA's with step groups
  • Facilitates ORS assessments with patients at admit, monthly, and at discharge. Scans ORS assessments into chart and tracks data monthly.
  • Tracks data for monthly report which consists of admits, discharges, types of discharges, and average length of stay.
  • Organizes speaker and inhouse meetings.
  • Completes clinical and RA chart audits weekly

Lead Case Manager

Longbranch Healthcare
12.2019 - 08.2022
  • Identified care needs of individual patients and coordinated responses based on physician and therapist advice.
  • Consulted with clinicians to devise and manage ongoing care plans for at-risk patients.
  • Partnered with physicians, clinical therapists, wellness team, and case managers to develop and implement individualized care plans and documented all patient interactions and interventions in electronic charting systems.
  • Attended continuing education trainings and maintained Counselor in Training certification to promote more effective treatment services.
  • Oversaw the assignments of patients to individual caseloads.
  • Facilitated patients 5th steps so they can experience what the process is like.
  • Linked patients with sponsors to work with while in treatment and post treatment.
  • Linked patients with sober contacts to connect with post treatment.
  • Vetted sponsors and outside 12 step fellowship members to ensure consistency with patients treatment plan and promote a safe environment.
  • Mentored and trained other case managers to meet the company standard.

Next Steps Program Manager

Longbranch Healthcare
12.2020 - 12.2021
  • Determined specific needs and provided most appropriate level of services for patient well-being.
  • Monitoring of clients self-help meetings.
  • Empowering clients to become responsible and accountable for their own recovery, while receiving support and guidance along the way.
  • Recovery coaching which helps clients set goals, develop the life skills necessary for healthy relationships and productive careers, and assists with overcoming barriers to recovery.
  • Helping people in early recovery identify triggers, and come up with practical solutions for coping with or avoiding triggers while also offering encouragement and inspiration from a place of deep understanding and compassion.
  • Helping clients become involved with sources of community support, sober recreation, and make referrals for additional treatment for co-occurring problems as needed.
  • Utilized the Vivi360 recovery solution which includes a wearable health tracking device which is powered by a machine-learning-driven insight engine that identifies client's risk of treatment failure, monitors various conditions, assesses stress levels, shows positive/negative affect, and warns about potential problem locations, sobriety violations, and utilizes facial recognition technology when undergoing blood alcohol concentration (BAC) tests.
  • Prompted clients to take random urinary drug screen UDS and provided intervention with the client and family as needed.

Alumni Program Coordinator

Longbranch Healthcare
04.2020 - 12.2021
  • Created and prepared organizational publications such as alumni newsletters or outcome reports for internal or external audiences.
  • Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
  • Used coordination and planning skills to achieve results according to schedule.
  • Handled several outbound and inbound calls daily with goal of offering support, guidance, encouragement and inspiration from a place of deep understanding and compassion
  • Made calls to alumni at designated intervals and documented calls in patient charts and spreadsheet; aggregated data to present to staff.
  • Maintained a specific caseload of patients to present their progress at staffing meetings.
  • Scheduled speakers for groups.
  • Worked under pressure and met deadlines while maintaining composure in difficult situations.
  • Maintained and distributed information for functions and events.
  • Planned alumni events both in person and virtually.
  • Solicited feedback from clients to assess event success and uncover opportunities for improvemen.t
  • Facilitated 12 step lectures and group discussions and directly monitored and mentored patients and their progress as needed.
  • Facilitated a continuing care group for residential and IOP patients.
  • Planned patient weekend outings and activities.
  • Made patient holiday schedules and planned their holiday activities.

Recovery Advocate

Longbranch Recovery Center
09.2019 - 04.2020
  • Partnered with cross-functional teams to conduct thorough discovery and due diligence on existing processes.
  • Built relationships with others based upon trust and honesty by using active listening and dynamic communication skills.
  • Transported individuals to medical appointments and support meetings whenever needed.
  • Observed strict regulations and procedures regarding each individual to ensure personal and health information was kept confidential.
  • Demonstrated extensive knowledge of recovery and wellness principles and shared this information with others struggling during recovery.
  • Delivered individualized sharing sessions to clients working through substance abuse issues.
  • Gathered, analyzed and compiled data into reports to be distributed to appropriate personnel.
  • Referred clients to appropriate team members to meet treatment needs.
  • Facilitated 12 step lectures and groups utilizing the big book of Alcoholics Anonymous.
  • Facilitated an accountability group to help patients hold each other accountable with constructive feedback and gave redirection where needed.

Education

GED - undefined

Slidell High School
Slidell, LA
1998

Skills

  • Detail-oriented
  • Goal-oriented
  • Team leadership and coaching
  • Strategic thinker
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Supervisory experience
  • Reasoning ability
  • Incident reporting
  • Program Development and Management
  • Documentation Proficiency
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • Case management
  • Direct Patient Care
  • Conflict resolution
  • Flexible & Adaptable
  • Good listening skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Critical thinking
  • Collaboration
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Multicultural Competence
  • Family engagement
  • Self-care strategies
  • Intervention Planning
  • Group sessions
  • Individual Counseling
  • Crisis Intervention Techniques
  • Empathy Development
  • Psychoeducation
  • HIPAA
  • Client Advocacy
  • Building rapport
  • Treatment Planning
  • Biopsychosocial Assessments
  • Substance Abuse Counseling
  • Time Management
  • Multitasking
  • First Aid/CPR
  • Reliability
  • Active Listening

Accomplishments

  • -RAC registered addiction counselor certification
  • -CCGC certified compulsive gambler certification
  • -CCS certified clinical supervisor under a waiver
  • -First Aid/CPR - CPI training

Timeline

Primary Counselor

Avenues Recovery Center at Covington
12.2022 - Current

Primary Counselor

Avenues Recovery Center at Townsend
08.2022 - 12.2022

Clinical Case Manager

Longbranch Healthcare
12.2021 - 08.2022

Next Steps Program Manager

Longbranch Healthcare
12.2020 - 12.2021

Alumni Program Coordinator

Longbranch Healthcare
04.2020 - 12.2021

Lead Case Manager

Longbranch Healthcare
12.2019 - 08.2022

Recovery Advocate

Longbranch Recovery Center
09.2019 - 04.2020

GED - undefined

Slidell High School

References

Professional References

  • Chad Willis - (337) 349-1282
  • Kandis Caston - (985) 233-1227
  • Patricia Plaisance - (318) 664-0401

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