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Susan Bowden

Bemidji,MN

Summary

Retired Counselor brings familiarity with numerous diagnoses and treatment protocols. Adept response to emergency situations with direct, calm, respectful demeanor. Passionate promoter of patient support and resource advocacy. Dutifully juggles tasks related to customer privacy and treatment.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Counselor

Red Lake Chemical Health
Red Lake, MN
Jun2013 - 07.2015
  • Assessed referrals from external sources such as schools or community agencies.
  • Offered advanced counseling in institutional setting following correct procedures and aligning with required standards.
  • Delivered Chemical Health treatments to improve client functionality and environmental adjustment.
  • Developed treatment plans to address client needs.
  • Referred individuals to outside resources and services for additional support.
  • Assisted clients in developing healthy coping skills that could be used during times of stress or difficulty.
  • Provided individual and group counseling sessions for clients.
  • Documented patient progress through counseling and interaction.
  • Counseled clients physical, mental factors impacting personal success.
  • Collected personal data and insurance information from patients to complete intake paperwork.

Care Coordinator

Oshki Manidoo Center
Bemidji, MN
11.2010 - 05.2013
  • Offered advanced counseling in institutional setting following correct procedures and aligning with required standards.
  • Developed treatment plans to address client needs.
  • Referred individuals to outside resources and services for additional support.
  • Provided individual and group counseling to guide clients in areas of social and emotional needs.
  • Assisted clients in developing healthy coping skills that could be used during times of stress or difficulty.
  • Provided individual and group counseling sessions for clients.
  • Documented patient progress through counseling and interaction.
  • Participated in regular team meetings to discuss case management issues and plan services for clients.
  • Met with clients to understand individual needs and develop personalized counseling plans.
  • Collected personal data and insurance information from patients to complete intake paperwork.

Counselor

Northern Winds Tx. Center
Redby, MN
03.2005 - 01.2010
  • Acted as client advocate to resolve emergency problems in crisis situations.
  • Developed treatment plans to address client needs.
  • Kept pace with changes in research on diagnostic and treatment protocols to give best possible support to clients.
  • Referred individuals to outside resources and services for additional support.
  • Provided individual and group counseling to guide clients in areas of social and emotional needs.
  • Assisted clients in developing healthy coping skills that could be used during times of stress or difficulty.
  • Provided individual and group counseling sessions for clients.
  • Documented patient progress through counseling and interaction.

Education

Massage Therapy

Northwest Technical College
Bemidji, MN
06-2003

Skills

  • Client Counseling
  • Care Planning
  • Substance Abuse Counseling
  • Records Management

Timeline

Care Coordinator

Oshki Manidoo Center
11.2010 - 05.2013

Counselor

Northern Winds Tx. Center
03.2005 - 01.2010

Counselor

Red Lake Chemical Health
Jun2013 - 07.2015

Massage Therapy

Northwest Technical College
Susan Bowden