Skeata Williams
Jamaica Queens,United States
Summary
Dynamic Substance Abuse & Behavioral Health Counselor with proven expertise at ACI Detox and Rehab. Skilled in crisis management and treatment planning, I excel in developing personalized interventions that enhance client recovery. My empathetic approach fosters strong support systems, ensuring effective, client-centered care and successful outcomes in challenging environments.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Substance Abuse & Behavioral Health Counselor
ACI Detox and Rehab
Brooklyn, New York
09.2025 - Current
- Conducted individual and group therapy sessions for clients in recovery.
- Developed personalized treatment plans to address client needs and goals.
- Monitored client progress and adjusted treatment strategies as needed.
- Facilitated family therapy sessions to enhance support systems for clients.
- Conducted psychosocial assessments to identify areas of need and develop appropriate interventions.
- Provided referrals for community resources such as social services agencies or job training programs.
- Educated clients on healthy coping strategies, stress management techniques and lifestyle modifications.
Case Manager /CASAC-T, Housing specialist, BC
Housing Solution of New York
Jamaica Queens, United States
02.2025 - Current
- Identifying Housing Options
- Did Housing Application/ Housing specialist
- Coordinating with another specialist to achieve effective care for the client
- Providing safe, timely, effective, efficient, equitable, and client-centered care.
- Handling case assignments
- Draft service plans
- Review case progress and determine case closure.
- Client intake
- Experience with CARES, weekly Independent Living Plan.
- Benefit specialist duties.
- HRA application/inquiries/applications.
- CASAC-T - Supervision and training, Counseling and treatment planning, Referrals.
- Key Duties and Responsibilities of a CASAC-T
- Assess clients' substance use and treatment needs.
- Create and update individualized treatment plans.
- Lead individual, group, and family counseling sessions.
- Educate and support clients and families on recovery and relapse prevention.
- Track progress and adjust treatment as needed.
- Conduct toxicology screenings and maintain documentation.
- Respond to substance use-related crises.
Case Manager
Samaritan Daytop Village
06.2023 - 01.2025
- Coordinating with other specialists to achieve effective care for the client
- Providing safe, timely, effective, efficient, equitable, and client-centered care.
- Handling case assignments
- Draft service plans
- Review case progress and determine case closure.
- Client intake
- Experience with CARES, weekly Independent Living Plan.
- Benefit specialist duties.
- HRA application/inquiries/applications.
- CASAC-T - Supervision and training, Counseling and treatment planning, Referrals.
General Manager
Interceptor Trucking Inc
06.2015 - 01.2023
- Answering phone and monitoring of freight for on-time delivery and current tracking
- Preparing certificate of insurance, and daily truck log
- Collect delinquent invoices every month
Public Relations Officer
Taits and Associates
Saint Ann's Bay
03.2005 - 01.2013
- Answered direct attorney phone lines and liaised between clients and attorneys.
- Ensured legal documents were processed and handled promptly and efficiently to comply with appropriate regulations and deadlines.
- Developed a marketing plan for recruitment of new associates including re-branding the firm
- Established a system for daily reports to manage operations
- Implemented several ideas that enhanced customer service
Education
CASAC-T - Credentialed Alcoholism And Substance Abuse Counse
Office of Addiction Services And Supports
New York, NY01-2024
MHA - Health Care Admin
Monroe University
Bronx, NYBachelor of Business Administration - Business Management (Honors)
Monroe College
Bronx, NYBachelor of Law -
University of Technology
Kingston, Jamaica03.2013
Associate Deg - Business Studies, Marketing
Moneague College
Jamaica St AnnSkills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
- Experience with CARES
- Empathy & Compassion
- Problem-Solving
- Crisis Management
- Leadership & Supervision
- Experience with Insync
- Psychosocial assessment
- Treatment planning
- Group therapy facilitation
- Relapse prevention education
- Case management
- Clinical documentation
- Group therapy
- Substance abuse treatment
Languages
English, Native speaker
Timeline
Substance Abuse & Behavioral Health Counselor
ACI Detox and Rehab
09.2025 - Current
Case Manager /CASAC-T, Housing specialist, BC
Housing Solution of New York
02.2025 - Current
Case Manager
Samaritan Daytop Village
06.2023 - 01.2025
General Manager
Interceptor Trucking Inc
06.2015 - 01.2023
Public Relations Officer
Taits and Associates
03.2005 - 01.2013
CASAC-T - Credentialed Alcoholism And Substance Abuse Counse
Office of Addiction Services And Supports
MHA - Health Care Admin
Monroe University
Bachelor of Business Administration - Business Management (Honors)
Monroe College
Bachelor of Law -
University of Technology
Associate Deg - Business Studies, Marketing
Moneague College