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Shelby Klein

Atco,NJ

Summary

Dynamic and compassionate Counselor with extensive experience at Gateway Foundation, Inc., skilled in intake interviewing and mental health support. Proven track record in enhancing client satisfaction through empathetic communication and effective treatment planning. Adept at managing diverse caseloads and facilitating educational groups, fostering a supportive environment for recovery.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Counselor 2

Gateway Foundation, Inc.
05.2017 - Current
  • Manage a caseload of 24 IOP clients at MSCF SUD Program.
  • Completed documentation in Therapractic utilizing narrative progress notes, staff notes, suicide prevention documents, NJSAMS, level of care assessments, discharge planning and intake forms.
  • Assisted clients in setting realistic goals, developing action plans for their master treatment plans and monitoring progress towards achievement in monthly treatment plan reviews.
  • Educated clients on a variety of topics to address SUD, Relapse Prevention planning, Re-Entry planning and Life Skills.
  • Improved client satisfaction through consistent communication, empathy and understanding of their unique challenges.
  • Assisted supervisor with group coverage, interacting with custody and providing daily information to staff when assigned by supervisor/program director.
  • Assisted the program director in managing the Drug Diversion Program by managing a list of clients, calculating completion dates, handing out, collecting and checking weekly assignments
  • Assisted management by attending orientation meetings to introduce them into the program on a rotating basis.

Counselor 2

Gateway Foundation, Inc
09.2004 - 05.2017
  • Managed a caseload of 18 residents in a Therapeutic Community Drug and Alcohol program.
  • Completed documenting the clients progress/lack of progress and updating clinical charts using ASI's, Master Treatment Plans, Treatment Plan Reviews, Narrative Progress Notes and Weekly Summery Reports.
  • Facilitated educational groups, process groups, TCU Brief Therapy groups, and TCU Assessments.
  • Assisted supervisor in attending classification meetings to sign inmates into the program, oversee weekend staff when assigned in place of the supervisor, assisted in daily count of clients on the unit, assigning new clients to staff and signing new clients into the program.


Teacher's Aide/Client Care Worker

Woods Services
04.2003 - 09.2004
  • Assisted as a one to one aide to a client in a classroom setting with educational and personal goals.
  • Facilitated small group instruction for targeted skill development.
  • Assisted teachers with administrative tasks such as photocopying worksheets, documenting clients progress/lack of progress and documenting medical incidents as needed.
  • Established positive classroom environment by fostering strong relationships with student, promoting respect and encouragement.
  • Assisted as a one to one client in a housing unit. Assisted client with daily tasks to include eating, dressing grooming and daily educational goals.

Education

High School Diploma -

Pocono Mountain High School
Swiftwater

Associate of Arts - Social Work

Northampton Community College
Bethlehem, PA
05-2001

CADC - Addiction Counseling

Stockton Addictions Program
Galloway, NJ
01-2008

CADC - Addiction Counseling

Rowan Addiction's Program
Glassboro, NJ
01-2008

Skills

  • Skilled in intake interviewing
  • Counseling
  • Mental health support/referrals
  • HIPAA

Timeline

Counselor 2

Gateway Foundation, Inc.
05.2017 - Current

Counselor 2

Gateway Foundation, Inc
09.2004 - 05.2017

Teacher's Aide/Client Care Worker

Woods Services
04.2003 - 09.2004

High School Diploma -

Pocono Mountain High School

Associate of Arts - Social Work

Northampton Community College

CADC - Addiction Counseling

Stockton Addictions Program

CADC - Addiction Counseling

Rowan Addiction's Program

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