Tisha Bolen
Addiction Counselor
Oxnard,CA
Summary
I was a preschool teacher for 20+ years and at one time had my own family day care business. I started my career in the Addictive Disorders Field in 2014. I obtained my certificate from Oxnard College in 2015. I acquired my Associate of Science degree in 2020 in Addictive Disorders Studies. I will obtain my Bachelors Degree in Sociology in December 2023. I have 6 years of experience working with residents who are homeless, dual diagnosis, and those with addiction. I have 25+ years of experience ministering through outreach, evangelism, jails, leading bible studies, missionary work, and leadership roles in children's ministry and hospital ministry.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Guest Services Associate LRP/Shelter
Rescue Mission
Oxnard , CA
10.2018 - Current
- Logged and tracked residents medication intake.
- Summarized daily contact in each clients file at end of shift.nning of shift.
- Summarize daily contact in each clients file at end of shift.
- Participated in shift change meetings.
- Performed walkthroughs of the facility at least once every 30 minutes
- Ensured residents carried out duties correctly.
- Welcomed guest teachers and ensure residents assembled for classes on time.
- Respond to various resident’s needs/questions as they arise.
- Keep all statistics up to date on the check off sheet as well as in MissionTracker
- Read and keep up with the daily log at the beginning and throughout each shift.
- Performed intakes
- Communicate any and all information relating to residents and programs via email to your supervisor
- Test for drug and alcohol use as needed
- Keep up to date on Safety issues and training.
House Manager
Gabriel's House
Oxnard, California
04.2014 - 03.2016
- Assisted residents with daily hygiene and living tasks.
- Random drug and alcohol testing
- Conducted phone interviews with potential residents
- Overseeing house duties and ensured clients carried out duties correctly.
- Responded to various residents needs/questions as they arose.
- Kept all statistics up to date
- Read and kept up with the daily log at the beginning and throughout each shift.
Education
Associate of Science - Addictive Disorders Studies
Oxnard College
Oxnard 08.2013 - 12.2015
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
California State University - Channel Islands
Camarillo, CA 08.2020 - 12.2023
Skills
Good listener
Skilled in Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Mission Tracker
Problem-solving skills
Filing and Administrative Skills
Social perceptiveness
Time management
Training and mentoring
Positive working relationships
Qualifications
*A working knowledge of how drugs work in the brain and body; how addiction impacts children, families and society; as well as prevention and harm reduction
*Comprehensive foundation of tools and techniques for Screening, Assessment, Treatment Planning, Relapse Prevention, and Aftercare Planning. *Professional Ethics and laws concerning Residents Rights and Confidentiality
*One-on-one counseling skills most relevant to addiction treatment and 5 years as a group facilitator.
*Importance of ethics and establishing professional boundaries with clients as well as the clear distinction between professional counseling and self-help group sponsorship e coexistence of substance use disorders and other mental health disorders.
*Identification and assessment of common co-occurring disorders such as mood, anxiety, adjustment disorders, and post-traumatic stress disorders *Appropriate treatment and management approaches as well as making appropriate referrals.
Timeline
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
California State University - Channel Islands
08.2020 - 12.2023
Guest Services Associate LRP/Shelter
Rescue Mission
10.2018 - Current
House Manager
Gabriel's House
04.2014 - 03.2016
Associate of Science - Addictive Disorders Studies
Oxnard College
08.2013 - 12.2015