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Stanley Powell

Millsboro,DE

Summary

Caring, empathetic Substance Abuse Counselor with 20 years of experience in clinical settings. Exceptionally talented at building rapport with different patient groups to encourage honesty and growth in recovery from substance abuse. Desire to pursue new role with administrative management team.

Overview

33
33
years of professional experience

Work History

Substance Abuse Counselor

VitalCore Health Strategies
10.2024 - Current
  • Developed goal-oriented psychoeducational and activity therapy groups to improve clients' level of functioning.
  • Provided comprehensive case management services, created treatment plans, and connected clients and families to appropriate resources.
  • Supported and assessed clients struggling with addiction or relationship issues and devised strategies based on client needs.
  • Developed individual treatment goals based on history and diagnosis.

Reentry Coordinator

First State Community Action Agency
05.2022 - 06.2024
  • Administered preliminary and comprehensive vocational assessments.
  • Helped clients adapt to altered lifestyles while providing therapeutic environments for clients and families.
  • Built and deepened partnerships with healthcare administrators, medical directors and nursing supervisors.
  • Promoted development of interviewing, resume writing, and etiquette skills.

Assistant Director of Residential Program

FHR/Elwyn
12.2021 - 05.2022

Monitor staff to ensure all services meet FHR/Elwyn standards and are properly documented.

  • *Work with the Director and staff to provide a safe and well-maintained environment.
  • *Assure all licensing and regulatory requirements are met.

Inpatient Therapist

SUN Behavioral
02.2019 - 12.2021

Completed comprehensive assessment of persons whose lives were interrupted by mental illness, behavioral disturbances and substance abuse issues. Plan treatment modalities that benefit patient towards discharge and make a community referral. Coordinate families, providers, and mutual support groups as recovery capital upon discharge.

Outpatient Treatment Services Manager

Cape Counseling Services/Acenda
08.2015 - 01.2019
  • Supervise Interns and Clinical Staff
  • Manage Clinical Operations
  • Coordinated Drug Court clients mandated to treatment

Mental Health Clinical Supervisor

Northbrook Hospital
08.2014 - 08.2015

Supervised staff and coordinated services
Conducted screenings and assessments
Developed residential and outpatient referral programs for continue care

Substance Abuse Counselor

Addiction Treatment Services International
12.2013 - 08.2014

Facilitated individual and group sessions
Developed aftercare plan and referrals
Managed outpatient residential long-term treatment modality

Substance Abuse Therapist

Seabrook House
01.2012 - 12.2013

*Facilitated residential individual, family and group sessions
*Presented educational seminars on Best Practices on addiction treatment
*Endorsed extended residential long-term treatment

Mental Health Counselor

Steininger Behavioral Services/Twin Oaks/ Oaks
12.2007 - 01.2012

*Facilitated outpatient Co-Occurring services
*Case managed ACT/PACT clients
*Monitored Crisis patients in a residential setting

Residential Supervisor

Burlington CountyChildren's Home
05.1992 - 06.2003

*Burlington County Children’s Home Mt. Holly, NJ
*Supervised staff and clients in a residential setting
*Educational Assistant in a special education classroom

Education

Master of Arts - Psychology

Lincoln University
Philadelphia, PA
05.2012

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

Rowan University
Glassboro, NJ
05.2006

Skills

  • Program development: designs, implements programs Licensing and accreditation: maintain compliance HIPAA and confidentiality Staff management, budgeting and finance and quality assurance

Timeline

Substance Abuse Counselor

VitalCore Health Strategies
10.2024 - Current

Reentry Coordinator

First State Community Action Agency
05.2022 - 06.2024

Assistant Director of Residential Program

FHR/Elwyn
12.2021 - 05.2022

Inpatient Therapist

SUN Behavioral
02.2019 - 12.2021

Outpatient Treatment Services Manager

Cape Counseling Services/Acenda
08.2015 - 01.2019

Mental Health Clinical Supervisor

Northbrook Hospital
08.2014 - 08.2015

Substance Abuse Counselor

Addiction Treatment Services International
12.2013 - 08.2014

Substance Abuse Therapist

Seabrook House
01.2012 - 12.2013

Mental Health Counselor

Steininger Behavioral Services/Twin Oaks/ Oaks
12.2007 - 01.2012

Residential Supervisor

Burlington CountyChildren's Home
05.1992 - 06.2003

Master of Arts - Psychology

Lincoln University

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

Rowan University
Stanley Powell