Hi, I’m
Ta'Misha Jones
Bedford,VA
Summary
Motivated professional offering Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice and Sociology. Adds value to any organization in need of great collaboration, interpersonal and multitasking abilities. Open to learning new skills.
Overview
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Acadia HealthcareRoanoke, VA
Substance Abuse Counselor
04.2023 - Current
Job overview
- Assessed clients to determine individual needs and developed treatment plans accordingly.
- Provided individual and group counseling sessions to address addiction issues.
- Facilitated psycho-educational groups on topics such as relapse prevention, anger management, and communication skills.
- Conducted assessments of client's mental health status and substance use history.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to ensure effective patient care.
- Maintained accurate records of client progress in the electronic medical record system.
- Developed aftercare plans for clients transitioning out of treatment programs.
- Monitored client compliance with medication regimens prescribed by psychiatrists or primary care physicians.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss best practices for treating addiction disorders.
- Provided crisis intervention services when needed.
- Referred clients to appropriate outside agencies when necessary.
- Ensured that all clinical documentation met state regulations and standards of practice.
- Completed comprehensive assessments of clients' substance abuse history and treatment requirements to develop individualized treatment plans.
- Identified problem areas impacting participants' ability to successfully complete treatment.
- Guided clients in developing skills or strategies for dealing with problems.
Belk Department StoreLynchburg, VA
Fulfillment Team Member
09.2022 - 04.2023
Job overview
- Fulfilled orders quickly to accomplish challenging daily objectives.
- Assembled customer orders from stock and staged completed orders on shelves.
- Packed products into designated boxes, taking care to protect items from damage or shifting during transport.
Goodwill StoreForest, VA
Associate
03.2022 - 08.2022
Job overview
- Ticketed, arranged and stocked new merchandise following placement directions.
- Trained new team members in stock procedures and customer services.
Education
Old Dominion UniversityNorfolk, VA
Bachelor of Science from Criminal Justice And Sociology
08.2021
University Overview
- Graduated cum laude
- Fall, 2020 - Dean's List
- Spring, 2021 - Dean's List
- Capstone Research Project
Liberty High SchoolBedford, VA
High School Diploma
05.2017
Skills
- Individual Counseling
- Group Counseling
- Defining Treatment Objectives
- Client Evaluation
- Goal Setting
- Crisis Intervention
- Case Management
- Progress Monitoring
- Progress Reporting
- Patient Advocacy
- Group Facilitation
- Coordinating Services
- Paperwork Organization
- Gathering Referrals
- Assessing Needs
- Patient Support
- High-Risk Populations Identification
- Documentation and Recordkeeping
- Discharge Planning
- Schedule Coordination
- NARCAN training
- ASIST certified
- Workload Priorities
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Staff Training
- Attention to Detail
- Team Player
- Time Management
- Customer Service
- Quick Learner
- Goal Setting and Prioritization
- Experience with Microsoft
- Experience with Methasoft
- Motivated to learn new skills and knowledge
- Passion for growth
- Capstone Project: The racial disparities in healthcare: A study of the rise in morbidity and mortality rates in African American mothers Utilizing secondary sources and interview questions the creators of this project were able to identify the main reasons for morbidity and mortality rates differing amongst race I was one of the collaborative researchers on the project with emphasis on the statistical analysis portion
Timeline
Substance Abuse Counselor
Acadia Healthcare
04.2023 - Current
Fulfillment Team Member
Belk Department Store
09.2022 - 04.2023
Associate
Goodwill Store
03.2022 - 08.2022
Old Dominion University
Bachelor of Science from Criminal Justice And Sociology
Liberty High School
High School Diploma