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SHERI KNUTSON

Sundance,WY

Summary

Counselor brings familiarity with numerous diagnosis and treatment protocol. Adept response to emergency situations with direct, calm, respectful demeanor. Passionate promoter of patient support and resource advocacy. Dutifully juggles tasks related to customer privacy and treatment. Eager to contribute to a dynamic team and support organizational goals. Seasoned and specializing in situational assessments, conflict resolution and effective communication. Services clients to promote optimum mental, emotional and behavioral health in collaboration with correlating team members.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Sales

Dash Advertising
Spearfish
03.2011 - Current
  • Provide service to customers, order placement, account management
  • Administer ad campaigns.

Technician

Dash 4 Cash
Spearfish
01.2010 - Current
  • Secure sales and provide maintenance of ATM machines.
  • Participated in training to maintain technical expertise and proficiency on applicable equipment.
  • Managed office duties and maintained high level of customer satisfaction.
  • Monitor and Cash load.

Licensed Addiction Counselor

State of ND
11.1995 - 03.2006
  • Led supportive group discussions and education sessions with alcohol and drug users and families.
  • Conducted individual and group therapy sessions for outpatient clients.
  • Developed client treatment plans based on research, clinical experience and client histories.
  • Supported and counseled clients with drug and alcohol addiction.
  • Identified treatment goals based on individual diagnosis and history.
  • Educated patients on detox and withdrawal, medications, addiction, recovery, coping skills, and community resources.
  • Guided clients in developing skills or strategies for dealing with problems.
  • Managed a 24-hour crisis hotline, offering immediate support and counseling to callers.
  • Developed safety plans to minimize crisis risk and intervene with specific procedures.
  • Offered counseling and stabilization support to reintroduce calm in crisis situations.
  • Delivered expert therapeutic support to patients dealing with substance abuse, addiction and mental health issues.
  • Responded to emergency situations with professionalism and adherence to ethical guidelines.
  • Maintained detailed and confidential client records, documenting all interactions and interventions.

CNA

Crook County Med. Services Dist.
Sundance, WY
  • Helped residents walk with or without self-help devices.
  • Collected specimens, monitored vitals and maximized patient comfort to maintain optimal environment.
  • Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status.
  • Assisted residents with ADL, nutritional needs, bathing and dressing to promote personal hygiene.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Mass Communication

BHSU
Spearfish, SD
05.2016

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology of Addiction Studies

MSU
Minot, ND
05.1995

Skills

  • Crisis Intervention and Management
  • Legal Reporting and Testimony
  • Communications, Writing and Speaking
  • Mental Health/Casemanagement/Counseling
  • Safety Planning
  • Compassion and Empathy
  • Family support and assistance
  • Product and Contract Sales

Certification

NDBACE: LAC I, 10/01/95

CNA: 06/2012; 05/2023

BLS: 05/2023

Publications

  • Architect Photo - Down Country Roads, 11/01/14
  • Feature Story, Black Hills State University 'Jacket Journal', 11/21/13
  • Photography Book - "In Pursuit.", 12/01/14

Timeline

Sales

Dash Advertising
03.2011 - Current

Technician

Dash 4 Cash
01.2010 - Current

Licensed Addiction Counselor

State of ND
11.1995 - 03.2006

CNA

Crook County Med. Services Dist.

Bachelor of Science - Mass Communication

BHSU

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology of Addiction Studies

MSU

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