Hi, I’m
Victoria Butterbaugh
Substance Abuse Counselor
Piketon,OH
It is not only for what we do that we are held responsible, but also for what we do not do.
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Summary
Passionate Counselor committed to helping clients work toward healing and self-sufficiency while emphasizing personal strengths. Honest and disciplined professional with 5 years of comprehensive experience in outpatient care. Impeccable communicator possessing ethical decision-making abilities.
Overview
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Pinnacle Treatment CentersChillicothe, OH
Counselor
10.2022 - 03.2023
Job overview
- Documented patient progress through counseling and interaction.
- Listened to personal stories, asked probing questions and offered knowledgeable advice for different situations.
- Coordinated resources to support clients and help each achieve targets.
- Collaborated to set goals and outline steps to achieve objectives.
- Assisted clients with developing relevant skills to improve functionality in social, educational and vocational situations.
- Met with clients to understand individual needs and develop personalized counseling plans.
- Developed individualized treatment plans
- Referred individuals to outside resources and services for additional support.
- Encouraged development of relevant skills to help overcome specific concerns.
- Completed detailed documentation of sessions, patient notes and recommendations.
- Counseled clients physical, mental factors impacting personal success.
- Compiled personal information and compared against professional knowledge to determine needs and optimum strategies for success.
- Incorporated different treatment methodologies and evidence-based practices to meet clients' specific needs.
- Conduct assessments and screening during the intake process.
- Maintained a caseload of 60 patients
- Time management
- Self-harm and behavior contracts
- Medication Management
- Methasoft electronic medical charting
- OARRS reporting
- Entering/exiting patients through Lighthouse
- Telehealth counseling sessions
- Documentation
Pike County Community ActionPiketon, OH
Peer Recovery Specialist
03.2020 - 09.2020
Job overview
- Provided assistance to executive personnel to foster patient progression and achieve recovery goals.
- Remained calm, stayed professional and provided exceptional service on calls, even when interacting with difficult individuals.
- Helped clients diagnosed with addictive disease disorders increase skills, explore talents and build self-esteem.
- Developed and maintained therapeutic environment within recovery groups, encouraging open communication.
- Assisted in implementing programs to improve patient retention and patient success in treatment.
- Communicated with external organizations, social workers and others regarding patient's benefits and resources.
- Referred patients for community support outside of treatment and medical providers.
- Counseled clients' in-group or individual sessions to help cope with substance abuse problems.
- Coordinated and cooperated with local agencies and organizations to expedite treatment.
- Conducted community substance abuse prevention programs for targeted groups within local area.
- Completed drug and alcohol assessments for adolescent and adult patients to determine needed level of care.
- Determined patient program eligibility using patient initial screening application and face-to-face interviews.
- Transported patients to detox centers and inpatient treatment centers.
- Accompanied patients to outside facilities (court, doctor appointments and meetings)
Cincinnati Homeless ShelterCincinnati, OH
Case Management Assistant
02.2015 - 12.2015
Job overview
- Connected individuals with relevant community resources and coordinated referrals.
- Answered questions and responded to inquiries to deliver high level of service to patients.
- Performed assessments to determine individual limitations and strengths.
- Built and maintained strong relationships with patients by successfully resolving issues and responding promptly to phone inquiries.
- Reminded patients to take prescribed medications or nutritional supplements.
- Prepared patients for self-management and decision-making responsibilities.
- Built partnerships with related organizations to develop support and gain greater attention for important issues.
- Interviewed potential clients, collecting personal information to determine eligibility for social assistance.
- Guided clients through transition to independent living within community.
Education
Purdue University Global
Associate of Applied Science from Human Services
05.2024
Piketon High School, Piketon, OH
High School Diploma
05.2006
Pike County Career Technology Center, Piketon, OH
High School Diploma
05.2006
Skills
- Suicide Risk Assessments
- Solution-Focused Counseling
- Crisis Intervention Techniques
- Crisis Intervention
- Therapeutic Expertise
- Time management
- Community Resources and Education
- Client Needs Assessment
- Conflict Resolution
- File and Record Keeping
- Patient Advocacy
- Group Counseling
- Care Planning
- Decision Making
- Individual Counseling
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Support Group Facilitation
- Data Confidentiality
- Crisis Management
- Case Management proficiency
- Treatment Planning
- Extensive DSM-IV Knowledge
- Electronic medical charting
- OARRS reporting
- Superior Communication Skills
- Criminal Law Knowledge
- Exceptional Problem Solver
- Treatment Plans
- Clinical Experience
- Office Administration
- Substance Abuse Counseling
- Suicide Precautions Expertise
- Clinical Documentation Mastery
- Substance Abuse Counseling Background
- Medicaid Familiarity
- Telehealth
- Psychosocial Intervention
- Motivational Interviewing
- Communication theory
- Skilled in intake interviewing
- Intervention planning
Additional Information
- Chemical Dependency Counselors Assistant
Availability
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Timeline
Counselor
Pinnacle Treatment Centers
10.2022 - 03.2023
Peer Recovery Specialist
Pike County Community Action
03.2020 - 09.2020
Case Management Assistant
Cincinnati Homeless Shelter
02.2015 - 12.2015
Purdue University Global
Associate of Applied Science from Human Services
Piketon High School
High School Diploma
Pike County Career Technology Center
High School Diploma
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