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Tajunia Dorton

Tehachapi,CA

Summary

Hard-working, experienced Certified Addiction Specialist focused on positive results and client satisfaction. Reliable, conscientious, and capable of taking the initiative.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Alcohol & Other Drug Counselor III

Amity Foundation
Los Angeles, CA
05.2020 - Current
  • Facilitate CBI classes, using evidence-based and standardized curriculum to the participants.
  • · Conduct class and facilitate individual sessions to develop release prevention/action plans and/or provide make-up work.
  • · Evaluate and document the progress of participants assigned to their classes.
  • · Document delivery of CBI programming services in ARMS.
  • · Engage participants daily and reinforce group norms and expectations for participations and completion.
  • · Work collaboratively with the CDCR/CCHCS headquarters, local institution, and CDCR contracted staff.

Substance Abuse Case Manager

The People Concern
Los Angeles, CA
01.2018 - 09.2018

• Conducted street outreach where homeless individuals were identified and engaged with services.
• Utilized harm reduction methods, along with social, environmental, and and motivational methods, assisting clients with meeting their individual goals.
• Conducted and documented individual counseling sessions with clients daily.
• Supported clients with independent living skills, sobriety, and accessing needed resources within the community.

Certified Addiction Specialist

Western Pacific Medical Cororation
Panorama City, CA
01.2016 - 07.2017
  • Conducted Comprehensive Intake / Assessments with patients
  • Provided Evidenced Based Narcotic Treatment to eligible patients
  • Charted and recorded information in client files.
  • Documented all patient information including service plans, treatment reports and progress notes.
  • Taught clients anger management techniques, relaxation skills, impulse control, social skills, emotional coping skills and functional living skills.

Support Staff

The Discovery House
Reseda, CA
09.2012 - 09.2014
  • Monitored patient progress through the detoxification process, conducting vitals checks per Doctor orders.
  • Facilitated self-administered patient medications
  • Documented patient interactions in patient milieu.
  • Conducted crisis intervention / AMA prevention
  • Ensured safety of all patients through house checks / patient check-ins.
  • Facilitated U.A. screening
  • Assisted in community outings to 12-Step meetings.

Certified Addiction Specialist

VIP Alcohol and Drug Education Center
Northridge, CA
10.2009 - 10.2012
  • Intake / Assessment
  • Treatment planning
  • Facilitate groups / Individual Sessions
  • Daily Progress Notes

Education

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

Kaplan Uniiversity
2015

Associates of Occupational Studies - Addictions

ICDC College
2011

Skills

  • Individual, Family, & Group Counseling
  • Law & Ethics Prevention, Education, Outreach and Referral
  • Case Management
  • Intake & Assessment
  • Typing 50 wpm
  • Excellent Communication Skills
  • Punctual, Reliable, Responsible, and Well Organized
  • Experienced in Microsoft Word Vista, 2007, and 2010

Accomplishments

Have worked in outpatient, Inpatient, Methadone treatment, as well as assisting the homeless within the Greater Los Angeles area, educating clients on the recovery process. Facilitated groups and individual sessions as well as increased patient awareness of the relapse process, helping them to set realistic goals to attain substantial recovery, helping to reintegrate them back into society. Worked in conjunction with the treatment team helping patients through their detox process, documenting patient observations in treatment milieu, ensuring patient safety. Conducted AMA Prevention / Crisis Intervention. Facilitated UA drug screening and assisted with community outings to 12-Step meetings.

Timeline

Alcohol & Other Drug Counselor III

Amity Foundation
05.2020 - Current

Substance Abuse Case Manager

The People Concern
01.2018 - 09.2018

Certified Addiction Specialist

Western Pacific Medical Cororation
01.2016 - 07.2017

Support Staff

The Discovery House
09.2012 - 09.2014

Certified Addiction Specialist

VIP Alcohol and Drug Education Center
10.2009 - 10.2012

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

Kaplan Uniiversity

Associates of Occupational Studies - Addictions

ICDC College