Victoria Smith
Devon,PA
Summary
Resourceful counseling professional with experience in providing individual and group support to help clients suffering from substance abuse issues. Skilled in developing and implementing treatment plans, conducting assessments and providing referrals to external resources. Committed to advocating for client rights and helping build positive coping skills.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Substance Abuse Counselor
Armada Recovery
09.2023 - Current
- Compliant with HIPPA regulations pertaining to confidentiality
- Conduct patient psychosocial assessments to determine the level of care needed
- Proficient in identifying patient strengths and needs; as well as building strong rapports
- Developed person-centered individualized treatment plans to meet the needs of each client.
- Developed goal-oriented psychoeducational and activity therapy groups to improve clients' level of functioning.
- Facilitated group and individual therapy in outpatient setting.
Nursing Assistant
Abington Memorial Hospital
05.2020 - 10.2021
- Recognize and respond to the needs of the patients and families
- Observation and assessment of patient’s condition and report to the appropriate nursing team member
- Assist patients with all aspects of personal care as indicated in the care plans
- Report accidents/incidents as they occur
- Able to stay calm in urgent situations and frequently performing lifesaving techniques
- Observe and report skin integrity
- Proficient in obtaining vital signs and other procedures such as temperature, pulse, respirations, blood pressure, weight, pulse oximetry and urine and stool specimens as directed
- Perform specialized duties such as drawing blood, catheterizations, EKG and charting in ACES
- Maintain confidentiality and privacy of the patient according to HIPPA regulations
- Communicate effectively with peers, other team members, patients and families.
Assistant Teacher: Special Education
Cheltenham School District
09.2018 - 09.2020
- Assist in creating and executing lesson plans for each student
- Teaching new employees CPI techniques and procedures
- Teaching students’ positive ways to handle anger and adversity
- Maintain confidentiality and privacy of all students
- Keeping detailed daily progress notes for each student
- Report any academic or emotional changes with students.
- Supervised recess, lunch and daily student intake and dismissal.
- Provided one-on-one and group-based learning support focused on student progress.
Behavioral Health Technician
NHS School for Autism
11.2017 - 05.2018
- Recognize and respond to the needs of students and fellow staff
- Observe and assess student behaviors and reactions to educational as well as environmental changes
- Assist students with all aspects indicated in the IEP
- Report accidents and incidents as they occur
- Participate in all safety and restraint trainings
- Maintain confidentiality and privacy of all students according to HIPPA regulations.
- Facilitated on-site activities, support groups, and outings for students.
Nursing Assistant
Einstein Medical Center
01.2015 - 04.2017
- Recognize and respond to the needs of the patients and families
- Assist patients with all aspects of personal care as indicated in the care plans
- Report accidents and incidents as they occur
- Observe and report skin integrity
- Proficient in obtaining vital signs and other procedures such as temperature, pulse, respirations, blood pressure, weight, pulse oximetry and urine and stool specimens as directed
- Perform specialized duties such as drawing blood, catheterizations, EKG and charting in ACES
- Maintain confidentiality and privacy of the patient according to HIPPA regulations
- Communicate effectively with peers, other team members, patients and families
Education
Master of Arts - Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Immaculata University
Immaculata, PA05.2025
Bachelor of Science - Human Services
Chestnut Hill College
Philadelphia, PA05.2022
Skills
- Individual Therapy
- Substance Abuse Counseling
- Records Management
- Electronic Charting
- Behavior Redirection
Timeline
Substance Abuse Counselor
Armada Recovery
09.2023 - Current
Nursing Assistant
Abington Memorial Hospital
05.2020 - 10.2021
Assistant Teacher: Special Education
Cheltenham School District
09.2018 - 09.2020
Behavioral Health Technician
NHS School for Autism
11.2017 - 05.2018
Nursing Assistant
Einstein Medical Center
01.2015 - 04.2017
Master of Arts - Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Immaculata University
Bachelor of Science - Human Services
Chestnut Hill College
Qualification Highlights
- Chestnut Hill College; B.S. in Human Services / Minor in Psychology - Graduated May, 2022
- Immaculata University; M.A. Clinical Counseling – Anticipated Graduation May,2025
Volunteer Experience
Lamott Engine 2, Elkins Park, PA, 19027, Volunteer Fire Fighter, 12/2017, 2021
Qualification Highlights
- Chestnut Hill College; B.S. in Human Services / Minor in Psychology - Graduated May, 2022
- Immaculata University; M.A. Clinical Counseling – Anticipated Graduation May,2025
Volunteer Experience
Lamott Engine 2, Elkins Park, PA, 19027, Volunteer Fire Fighter, 12/2017, 2021
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