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Tonja Lashay Shields-Boyd
Montgomery Metro Treatment Center
Montgomery,AL
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1
Certificate
23
Years of experience
Compassionate Substance Abuse Counselor certified under Alabama Alcohol and Drug Association. Developed personalized treatment plans utilizing evidence-based techniques to support individuals in recovery and resilience. Managed crises effectively while addressing multi-cultural and socio-economic issues.
Work History
Substance Abuse Counselor
23 Years 2 Months- To ensure compliance with all Local, State, Federal and New Season rules, regulations and policies.
- Completed intake paperwork and collected urine drug samples to initiate patient assessment.
- Collaborated with patient to develop an individualized treatment plan.
- Obtained drug screen samples and documented patient progress in treatment.
- Identified clinical and case management needs and contributed to staff meetings to enhance patient care strategies.
- Identifies any clinical /case management need and participates in all staff meetings.
- Assists in monitoring all patient activities on center premises.
- Performs other tasks as assigned by competent authority.
Education
Bachelors of Science - Psychology
Skills
- Individual counseling
- Treatment planning
- Addiction assessment
- Relapse prevention
- Case management
- Referrals
- Client education
- Harm reduction
- Stress management techniques
- Intervention planning
- Co-occurring disorders
- Recovery services
- Recovery support
- Specimen collection
- Confidentiality practices
- Self-care strategies
- Multicultural competence
- Goal setting
- Communication methods
- Recovery support
Certification
- Alabama Alcohol and Drug Association
- CPR & First Aid
Timeline
Substance Abuse Counselor
Montgomery Metro Treatment Center
06.2003 - CurrentRead More
Auburn University of Montgomery
Bachelors of Science from Psychology
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