Shelly Brown

• Conducted group therapy sessions for outpatient and intensive outpatient clients.
• Led supportive group discussions and educational sessions with alcohol and drug users.
• Facilitated psycho-educational groups on topics such as anger management, healthy relationships and relapse prevention.
• Discussed with offenders how such issues as drug and alcohol abuse and anger management problems might have played roles in past criminal behavior.
• Completed comprehensive assessments of clients' substance abuse history and treatment requirements to develop individualized treatment plans.
• Identified treatment goals based on individual diagnosis and history.
• Assessed client needs, strengths, abilities and preferences to determine appropriate service interventions.
• Identified problem areas impacting participants' ability to successfully complete treatment.
• Advised clients on developing coping strategies for managing stressors or triggers that could lead to relapse or behavioral problems.
• Educated clients about addiction and co-occurring disorders while providing supportive counseling techniques during sessions.
• Maintained accurate records of client progress through documentation of services provided in accordance with agency standards.
• Performed regular reviews of clinical documentation for accuracy and completeness according to state regulations.
• Maintained updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training.

As "Acting Supervisor"

• Responsible for assigning inmates to treatment based on Senate bills and the Az priority ranking system.
• Reporting qualifications and group statistics to AZDOC and AZBBH auditors on a monthly basis.
• Supported staff members in delivering quality care by participating in trainings and orientation processes.
• Supervised treatment counselors on-site by providing guidance related to ethical practice and professional development.
• Managed time effectively to ensure tasks were completed on schedule and deadlines were met.
• Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills, resolving issues efficiently and effectively.

• Conducted assessments of clients to identify problem areas and develop appropriate interventions.
• Conducted assessments of clients to identify the appropriateness for medication-assisted treatment for opioid use disorder.
• Developed client treatment plans based on research, clinical experience, and client input.
• Educated patients on detox and withdrawal, medications, addiction, recovery, coping skills, and community resources.
• Collaborated with other professionals including medical staff, social workers, psychiatrists, psychologists and family members to provide comprehensive care for clients.
• Provided crisis intervention services to clients in need of immediate assistance.
• Encouraged clients to take responsibility for their recovery process by participating in self-help programs such as Alcoholics Anonymous or Narcotics Anonymous meetings.
• Provided referrals and linkage to community resources such as housing assistance, employment opportunities.
• Facilitated psycho-educational groups focused on relapse prevention, anger management, stress reduction, and life skills development.
• Assisted in developing aftercare plans for discharged clients to ensure successful relapse prevention planning.
• Assisted in transferring clients when discharged to other dosing clinics, set up appointments, arranged transportation, and ensured that needs were met.
• Assisted clients in setting up courtesy or guest dosing when going out of town, dosing other than at their home clinic.
• Maintained clinical documentation for each case with detailed and timely updates.
• Coordinated case management services with outside agencies such as probation departments or court systems, Department of Child Safety, etc.

• Provided case management services including intake, assessment, crisis intervention, advocacy, referral and monitoring of families.
• Developed individualized care plans with input from clients and their families.
• Monitored client progress through regular follow-up contacts.
• Implemented crisis intervention strategies as needed to address emergent client issues.
• Conducted home visits to assess living conditions and support needs.
• Educated clients about mental health conditions, medications and self-care techniques.
• Collaborated with other service providers to ensure continuity of care for clients.
• Provided referrals to appropriate medical, mental health, and social services.
• Coordinated transportation services for clients who lacked access to reliable transportation.
• Assisted with applications for government benefits such as Medicaid or Social Security Disability Insurance.
• Maintained accurate case records and documentation according to agency guidelines.