Vernon Smith
Sudc Counselor
Lancaster,CA
Summary
Caring, empathetic Substance Abuse Counselor with seven years of experience in diverse settings. Exceptionally talented at building rapport with different patient groups to encourage honesty and growth in recovery from substance abuse. Desire to pursue new role with another group. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Drug and Alcohol Counselor
Voala Ccr Los Angeles
Los Angeles, United States
10.2021 - Current
- Supported and assessed clients struggling with addiction or relationship issues and devised strategies based on client needs.
- Provided comprehensive case management services, created treatment plans and connected clients and families to appropriate resources.
- Developed goal-oriented psychoeducational and activity therapy groups to improve clients' level of functioning.
- Developed individual treatment goals based on history and diagnosis.
- Provided counseling and support to clients with drug and alcohol abuse issues.
- Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
- Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
- Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Coordinated referrals for addiction services based on individual client needs and preferences.
- Guided clients in effective therapeutic exercises integrated from Cognitive Behavior Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT).
- Displayed sensitivity to cultural and linguistic needs of clients and families served.
- Completed required documentation for continued therapy coverage by insurance companies to meet deadlines.
Education
GED -
La Puente Adult School
Los Angeles, CA04.1985
Skills
- Medical Distribution
- Defining Treatment Objectives
- Client Evaluation
- Testing Specimens
- Staff Meetings
- Crisis Evaluation and Intervention
- Medication Side Effect Knowledge
- Best Practices and Standards
- Electronic Charting
- Note Organization
- Providing Community Referrals
- Patient Safety
- Cultural Sensitivity
- Addictions and Substance Abuse
- Crisis Situations
- Community Health Center Credentialing
- Professional Development
- Household Chores
- Group Activities Coordination
- Medication Identification
- Patient Consultations
- Resident Support
- Interventions Understanding
- Admission Procedures
- Chart Maintenance
- Intervention Strategies
- Cognitive Behavior Practices
- Community Integration
- Emotional Support
- Client Management
- Office Cleaning
- Answering Questions
- Basic Maintenance
- Motivational Enhancement Therapy
- Behavioral Skills Development
- Operational Procedures
- Restocking Supplies
- Critical Thinking
- Recommending Resources
Accomplishments
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Documented and resolved crisis issues between clients which led to positive outcomes..
- Resolved conflicts issues through conflict resolution training.
- Achieved certificates by studying and commitment.
- Have certs in ASAM Multidimensional assessments. and in CPR/First Aid as well as a certificate of achievement for passing the NCCAP level one exam.
- Graduated from the OPTIONS Drug and Alcohol Counselors School.
Certification
- CSAC - Certified Substance Abuse Counselor
- CAODC - Certified Alcohol & Other Drug Counselor
Timeline
Drug and Alcohol Counselor
Voala Ccr Los Angeles
10.2021 - Current
GED -
La Puente Adult School
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