Stacey Brown
St Louis,MO
Summary
Skilled [Type] Counselor with strong background helping [Type] clients overcome personal challenges and cope with triggering situations. Focused on facilitating exploration of issues, developing individualized plans and developing important skills. Licensed by [State]. Expert counseling professional devoted to positively impacting clients. Successful at delivering support individually and in group settings. Seeks every opportunity to build trust and deep connections. Committed Counselor possessing broad range of experience in delivering comprehensive case management to residents in [Type] programs. Accomplished at fostering meaningful relationships and developing effective short-term and long-term plans to achieve client goals. Currently looking to leverage background and expertise to take next career step. Insightful Counselor familiar with [Type] treatment protocols. Adept at responding to emergency situations calmly and respectfully. Passionate about patient support and resource advocacy.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Counselor
Preferred Family Healthcare Inc.
St Louis, MO
07.2005 - Current
- Offered guidance and advice to help cultivate self-esteem and community involvement.
- Communicated closely with other counselors to devise programs and activities based on developmental and academic levels.
- Used cognitive behavior therapy to assist clients in recognizing and redirecting poor habits.
- Identified risk and resiliency factors within individual youth, peer group, family, school and community and developed strategies for intervention
Assistant Director/substance Abuse Treatment
Cornell Interventions
East Saint Louis, IL
10.1996 - 01.2005
- Worked closely with manager to provide effective assistance for specific aspects of business operation.
- Trained and mentored new employees on industry practices and business operations.
- Worked with team leaders to arrange schedules based on production requirements and available resources.
- Created and updated physical records and digital files to maintain current, accurate and compliant documentation.
- Collaborated with management and fellow supervisors to organize operations and achieve demanding schedule targets.
- Oversaw purchasing and organization of [Type] inventory.
Assistant Facility Manager
State Of Missouri/division Of Youth Services
St. Louis, MO
09.1987 - 09.1997
- Evaluated facility operations and personnel for safety and health regulations compliance.
- Supervised staff of [Number] in day-to-day activities.
- Oversaw all aspects of equipment installation, maintenance, and repair for both internal and external services.
- Conducted [Timeframe] inspections of facility grounds, external structure, systems, and equipment.
- Oversaw finances and made recommendations to reach or exceed budget in unforeseen circumstances.
- Held classes to teach staff facility procedures.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Counseling Psychology
Baker University
Baldwin City, KS05.1987
Skills
- Psychotropic Medication Knowledge
- Outreach Programming
- Group and Individual Sessions
- Community Resources and Education
- Mental Health Support
- Suicide Risk Assessments
- Crisis Intervention Techniques
- Intervention Strategies
- Group Facilitation Support
- Intervention Planning
- Alcohol and Substance Abuse
- Client Coping Mechanisms
- HIPAA Requirements
- Therapy and Counseling
- Client Care
- Staff Meetings
- Substance Abuse Counseling
- Addiction Treatment
- Suicide Intervention
- Group Activities Coordination
- Staffing Strategy
- Abuse Identification
Certification
CCJP EQUAVALENT TO CRADC
Timeline
Lead Counselor
Preferred Family Healthcare Inc.
07.2005 - Current
Assistant Director/substance Abuse Treatment
Cornell Interventions
10.1996 - 01.2005
Assistant Facility Manager
State Of Missouri/division Of Youth Services
09.1987 - 09.1997
Bachelor of Arts - Counseling Psychology
Baker University