Tomasz Jurczak
Chicago,IL
Summary
I am a recently licensed professional counselor with a variety of clinical interests including anxiety disorders,trauma, ADHD, co-occurring substance use disorders. My current clinical perspective involves application of existential counseling through the lens of DBT and CBT techniques. In addition my modality interests include further training in CPT, ACT, crisis intervention and EMDR.
As an ATCK (third culture kid adult) I am passionate about helping underserved populations and communities such as immigrants and children of immigrants. My counseling orientation is strengths-based with a belief that clients are resourceful and it is the role of the counselor is to assist in the development of goals in addition to creating a supportive environment that fosters autonomy.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Intern
Hazelden Betty Ford
Chicago, IL
04.2023 - 04.2024
- Facilitated psycho-educational groups focused on relapse prevention, anger management, stress reduction, and life skills development.
- Educated families about the disease of addiction and how it affects them as well as ways they can help support their loved one's recovery journey.
- Delivered expert therapeutic support to patients dealing with substance abuse, addiction and mental health issues.
- Developed client treatment plans based on research, clinical experience and client histories.
- Conducted assessments of clients to identify problem areas and develop appropriate interventions.
- Provided individual and group counseling to individuals suffering from addiction.
- Collaborated with other professionals including medical staff, social workers, psychiatrists, psychologists and family members to provide comprehensive care for clients.
- Developed treatment plans for clients based on their unique needs and goals.
- Created educational materials related to substance abuse prevention and treatment strategies.
- Assessed patients in active drug and alcohol withdrawal and provided interventions to manage physical and psychological withdrawal symptoms.
- Maintained clinical documentation for each case with detailed and timely updates.
- Maintained accurate client records according to agency policies while ensuring confidentiality of all information in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
Education
Master of Arts - Counseling (Speciality: Addiction)
Hazelden Betty Ford Graduate School
08-2024
Skills
- Psychological assessment
- Diagnostic skills
- Substance abuse treatment
- Group therapy
- Individual counseling
- Motivational interviewing
- DBT CBT techniques
- Existential counseling
- REBT
Certification
- LPC License Number: 178.021250
Accomplishments
- GPA 4.0
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Polish
Native/ Bilingual
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Clinical Intern
Hazelden Betty Ford
04.2023 - 04.2024
- LPC License Number: 178.021250
Master of Arts - Counseling (Speciality: Addiction)
Hazelden Betty Ford Graduate School
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