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Terry Daniels

Social Worker
Auburn,NY

Summary

I am an empathetic mental health professional who has a background that began with working with individuals suffering from substance use and behavioral disorders. My focus has been on client advocacy, prevention and education to help reduce the impacts and recurrence of this serious epidemic. I am collaborative with multidisciplinary teams to create solid support networks for client needs. I am growing as a skilled counselor/social worker knowledgeable about monitoring metrics and maximizing team success in fast-paced human service settings. I possess a natural leadership talent with a motivational approach. My education, coaching, and life experiences keep me well-rounded and competent. Prior to my employment at the GRACE House in 2018, I was a professional truck driver and still maintain my Class A license.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Day Treatment Therapist

Cayuga Counseling
Auburn, NY
10.2023 - Current
  • Provided individual, family and group therapy to clients with mental health issues.
  • Developed and implemented treatment plans for clients in the day treatment program.
  • Conducted assessments of client's needs, abilities, strengths and weaknesses in order to develop appropriate therapeutic interventions.
  • Collaborated with other professionals involved in client care including psychiatrists, primary care physicians, case managers, school personnel.
  • Provided crisis intervention services to clients experiencing acute distress or suffering a psychiatric emergency.
  • Established positive relationships with clients by providing emotional support and guidance while promoting independence.

Clinician/Youth Care Worker

Hillside Children's Center
Auburn, NY
05.2022 - Current
  • Supported and encouraged academic performance to help youth achieve educational goals.
  • Monitored activities and maintained safe living and learning environment for youth to thrive.
  • Utilized vehicles to transport youth to and from school, appointments and outings.
  • Documented child progress, reporting extreme changes in behavior.

Program Coordinator

Unity House of Cayuga County
Auburn, NY
10.2022 - 06.2023
  • Enhanced performance through collaboration with diverse teams.
  • Maintained records of customer needs and preferences.
  • Organized teams and resources to optimize timely deliverables.
  • Planned and managed operations to achieve objectives within budgets.
  • Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
  • Coordinated with other supervisors, combining group efforts to achieve goals.
  • Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.

Substance Abuse Counselor/CASAC

Wayne Behavioral Health Network
Lyons , NY
02.2021 - 03.2022
  • Identified treatment goals based on individual diagnosis and history.
  • Educated patients on detox and withdrawal, medications, addiction, recovery, coping skills and community resources.
  • Maintained thorough clinical treatment notes.
  • Completed progress notes and other pertinent paperwork in compliance with state regulations.
  • Assessed and evaluated new clients and maintained contact with legal authorities regarding court-mandated treatment cases.
  • Delivered expert therapeutic support to patients dealing with substance abuse, addiction and mental health issues.
  • Maintained clinical documentation for each case with detailed and timely updates.
  • Supported and counseled clients with drug and alcohol addiction.

Substance Use Addiction Specialist/CASAC

Unity House of Cayuga County Inc.
Auburn, NY
05.2018 - 01.2021
  • As a Substance Use Addiction Specialist at Unity House's GRACE House programs, OASAS certified 819 Community Residence and Supportive Living Program, I supported and counseled clients with substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health conditions. My primary responsibility in this position is working within a case management role where I oversee a caseload of clients in the process of early recovery.
  • Maintained clinical documentation for each case with detailed and timely updates.
  • Collaborated with team members to monitor treatment progress and improve individual clients' plans.
  • Assisted management with designing and implementing program of individual and group therapy sessions.
  • Worked closely with drug court staff in designing treatment plans specific to client needs.
  • Led supportive group discussions and education sessions with alcohol and drug users and families.

Education

Master of Science - Social Work

University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY
05.2023

Bachelor of Science - Social Work

Keuka College
Keuka Park, NY
01.2022

Associate of Applied Science - Substance Abuse Counseling

Onondaga Community College
Syracuse, NY
05.2019

Skills

  • Self-motivated
  • Authentic connectivity to others
  • Mentoring, coaching and educating
  • Individual counseling
  • Group facilitation
  • Crisis management/intervention
  • Care coordination and referral
  • Treatment planning
  • Client evaluation
  • Leadership ability
  • Ability to work in team environment
  • Strong work ethic
  • Active listening
  • First Aid/CPR
  • Conflict resolution
  • Ethical foundation

Certification

LMSW

CASAC

Timeline

Day Treatment Therapist

Cayuga Counseling
10.2023 - Current

Program Coordinator

Unity House of Cayuga County
10.2022 - 06.2023

Clinician/Youth Care Worker

Hillside Children's Center
05.2022 - Current

Substance Abuse Counselor/CASAC

Wayne Behavioral Health Network
02.2021 - 03.2022

Substance Use Addiction Specialist/CASAC

Unity House of Cayuga County Inc.
05.2018 - 01.2021

Master of Science - Social Work

University of Kentucky

Bachelor of Science - Social Work

Keuka College

Associate of Applied Science - Substance Abuse Counseling

Onondaga Community College

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