Sorenne Shanley-Beaudry
Drug And Alcohol Counselor
Portland,OR
Summary
Qualified substance abuse counselor with CADCI certification and desire to help youth live successful lives through managing behavior and trauma symptoms. Passionate about providing support and resources for youth with person-centered, strengths-based care.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Adolescent Development Specialist
Morrison Child & Family Services, Day Treatment
Portland, OR
04.2019 - Current
- Provided mental health and substance abuse treatment to milieu of 2-6 adjudicated adolescent males in state custody of Oregon Youth Authority (OYA) in a proctor home-based setting.
- Facilitated individual and group psychotherapy ,SUD treatment in day-treatment setting.
- Created weekly program schedule by communicating with counselors and school staff to adapt to school & treatment needs.
- Planned and executed creative, therapeutic outings & activities in local community as schedule allowed.
- Communicated with OYA parole officers, client families as needed.
- Conducted screenings with clients for potential placement by administering a drug and alcohol assessment and evaluating appropriateness for program.
- Utilized therapeutic methods such as Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness, and Motivational Interviewing (MI) in client groups & milieu.
- Conducted thorough client person & property searches regularly to ensure adherence to program expectations.
- Administered urinalysis tests as needed- ensuring that proper drug test procedures are followed.
- Completed timely, accurate clinical documentation through notes, daily client logs, & Critical Incidents as needed.
- Identified programmatic needs and developed group content while evaluating existing program structures.
- Initiated partnership with various external organizations, establishing new groups and activities into weekly schedule.
Adolescent Substance Abuse Counselor
Morrison Child & Family Services, SAGE Youth Residential
Portland, OR
11.2020 - 06.2021
- Facilitated weekly substance-abuse groups and provided individual counseling to adjudicated female-identifying adolescent survivors of Commercial Sexual Exploitation (CSEC) in long-term residential setting.
- Conducted SUD assessments and diagnoses for one-on-one, high needs clients.
- Developed individual treatment plans based on history and diagnosis.
- Communicated with program therapists and DHS case workers to support client success.
- Developed goal-oriented psychoeducational activity therapy groups to improve clients' level of functioning.
- Utilized trauma-informed care to provide population-specific and -sensitive treatment.
Counterpoint Day Treatment Program
Morrison Child & Family Services
Portland, OR
01.2019 - 03.2019
- Worked with adjudicated male adolescent sex offenders in day treatment setting.
- Planned and facilitated engaging group therapy to 6-12 youth to enhance social and emotional life skills of clients.
- Modeled appropriate and professional boundaries to promote client skill-building.
- Attended treatment team meetings to discuss youth's mental and behavioral progress.
- Built solid and trusting rapport with children and proctor families, building trust and communication to meet case needs.
Residential Counselor
De Paul Youth Services, De Paul Treatment Centers
Portland, OR
12.2018 - 03.2020
- Full-time to on- call position; worked flexible hours- nights, weekend, holiday shifts.
- Supervised and assisted daily milieu activities of adolescent males in substance abuse treatment with census of 10+ youth.
- Administered urinalysis tests and performed searches on client person and belongings to ensure safe treatment environment.
- Attended therapeutic outings with clients to monitor safety in community, and ensure adherence to program rules.
- Addressed behavioral and emotional needs of residents through activities and interventions, increasing resident socialization, interpersonal and social skills.
- Delivered frequent summaries on resident progression and regression in treatment to provide recommendations towards treatment plan for success.
English Teacher
VIPKID
Portland, OR
05.2017 - 01.2019
- Taught students in China between ages of 4 and 17 years old the subjects of English grammar, pronunciation, and conversation.
- Prepared and executed engaging lesson plans students through creative, dynamic, and focused one-on-one 30-minutes sessions.
- Provided detailed feedback for each student on strengths and areas of growth following each lesson.
- Maintained schedule of appointments and worked up to 30+ hours each week.
English Teacher
10.2015 - 05.2017
- Taught classes daily in subject areas of Grammar, Reading, Writing, and Conversation
- Individually tutored students for various academic events and competitions
- Coordinated communication between students, Thai teachers, school administration to create a culturallyspecific learning environment
- Planned and implemented engaging lessons to positively increase vocabulary and sentence structure skills
- Authored tests and quizzes to evaluate student learning and comprehension
- Worked in culturally diverse environment, educating self on culturally-specific customs and communication style.
Education
MHACBO (Mental Health & Addiction Certification Board - Addiction Medicine
Daystar Ed.
Portland, OR 05.2019 - 05.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Oregon
Eugene, OR 09.2010 - 01.2015
Skills
Crisis de-escalation
Individual & Group Counseling
Clinical Documentation
Flexible & Adaptable
Written communication
Creative Problem Solving
Case management proficiency
Adept at conflict resolution
Knowledge of juvenile justice system
Substance abuse counseling
Neurodivergent awareness
Addiction expertise
Problem and issue resolution
Resource coordination
Life skills instruction
Clinical assessment
Timeline
Adolescent Substance Abuse Counselor
Morrison Child & Family Services, SAGE Youth Residential
11.2020 - 06.2021
MHACBO (Mental Health & Addiction Certification Board - Addiction Medicine
Daystar Ed.
05.2019 - 05.2021
Adolescent Development Specialist
Morrison Child & Family Services, Day Treatment
04.2019 - Current
Counterpoint Day Treatment Program
Morrison Child & Family Services
01.2019 - 03.2019
Residential Counselor
De Paul Youth Services, De Paul Treatment Centers
12.2018 - 03.2020
English Teacher
VIPKID
05.2017 - 01.2019
English Teacher
10.2015 - 05.2017
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Oregon
09.2010 - 01.2015
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