Stephany Marquez
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Compassionate support Counselor with strong background helping substance abuse clients overcome personal challenges and cope with triggering situations. Focused on facilitating exploration of issues, developing individualized plans and developing important skills. Committed to advocating for mental health and well being of clients.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Support Counselor
Behavior Treatment Center
03.2023 - Current
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team members for the development of comprehensive care plans tailored to individual needs.
- Promoted a safe environment by enforcing facility rules, addressing conflicts proactively.
- Served as an advocate for marginalized individuals accessing mental health services within the community.
- Tailored counseling approaches to meet diverse cultural backgrounds, age groups, and unique challenges faced by each client.
- Developed individualized counseling plans for clients to incorporate short-term and long-term goals.
- Educated clients on dangers of substance abuse and prevention techniques.
Substance Abuse Coordinator (Volunteer)
Wellness And Health Center
04.2023 - 04.2024
- Participated in workshops and in-service meetings to enhance personal growth and professional development.
- Tracked records, filed documents and maintained communication between clients to manage office activities.
- Contributed to business growth by identifying opportunities for process improvement and recommending actionable solutions.
Step Recovery Associate (SRA)
Residential Treatment Center
08.2020 - 03.2023
- Increased efficiency within the department by establishing clear protocols for referral management and intake procedures.
- Conducted regular performance evaluations, providing constructive feedback and supporting professional development opportunities for staff members.
- Boosted patient satisfaction rates through empathetic listening and personalized attention during therapy sessions.
- Collaborated closely with physical therapists, occupational therapists, and speech-language pathologists to deliver well-rounded care.
- Developed educational materials that facilitated understanding of complex rehabilitating concepts for both patients and their caregivers.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
California State University - Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA05.2025
Skills
- Bilingual in Spanish and English
- Relapse Prevention
- Substance Abuse Counseling
- Community resources specialist
- Daily living activities educator
- Behavior monitoring
- Client Counseling
- Intake assessments
- Treatment Planning
- Adept at conflict resolution
Timeline
Substance Abuse Coordinator (Volunteer)
Wellness And Health Center
04.2023 - 04.2024
Support Counselor
Behavior Treatment Center
03.2023 - Current
Step Recovery Associate (SRA)
Residential Treatment Center
08.2020 - 03.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
California State University - Los Angeles
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