Vilma Black LCADC
Salisbury,MD
Summary
Counselor with extensive working experience in a diverse and marginalized population. Leadership skills and the knowledge of developing and implementing policies and procedures with exceptional ability to work autonomously and a self-starter.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Counselor Supervisor
Medmark Treatment Program
Baltimore, MD
05.2023 - Current
- Used strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop practical solutions for challenging situations.
- Supervise counselors
- Individual and group counseling
- Chart Audit and monthly reports
- Complete assessments within the Baltimore County Detention Center
- Identified staff training needs and devised training programs to close gaps.
- Develop and adjust work schedules for counseling staff.
- Facilitate hiring qualified clinical personnel by interviewing applicants and making recommendations for employment.
Clinical Supervisor (Contractual)
Amazin Recovery
Baltimore, MD
10.2022 - Current
- Improve policies and procedures through the development, implementation, revision and evaluation of new protocols.
- Interacted with patients, asked appropriate questions and listened carefully to deliver high level of clinical care.
- Evaluated patients, determined care needs and managed implementation of treatment plan.
- Conduct individual and group therapy.
- Supervise clinical staff.
- Chart audits
Mental Health Therapist
Lower Shore Clinic
Salisbury, Maryland
11.2021 - 08.2022
- Documented observations, interventions, and concerns in electronic systems, sustaining continuum of care from admission through to discharge.
- Conducted therapeutic individual and group therapy sessions.
- Adhered to HIPAA confidentiality requirements by safeguarding files.
- Assessed and Diagnosed patients with mental illnesses.
- Referrals to higher level of care.
- Coordinated care with Psychiatric Rehabilitation Programs.
Alcohol & Drug Professional Counselor
Eastern Shore Hospital Center
Cambridge, Maryland
02.2020 - 10.2021
- Supported and counseled patients with drug and alcohol addiction.
- Maintained thorough clinical treatment notes.
- Identify treatment goals based on individual diagnosis and history.
- Discussed with offenders how issues such as drug and alcohol abuse and anger management problems might have played roles in past and present criminal behavior.
- Assisted with aftercare plans.
- Educated patients on the consequences of consuming alcohol and illicit drugs while taking psychotropic medication.
- Conducted individual and group therapy sessions.
- Started drug treatment program in mental hospital and provided individual and group counseling to the patients that had a history of substance use.
Program Director
GAUDENZIA, INC.
Baltimore, MD
11.2018 - 12.2019
- Manage program operations and provide strategic leadership for all workers
- Create comprehensive progress reports on all programs to show progress
- Oversaw daily operations of Gaudenzia Women's Long Term program functions
- Engage closely with Regional Directors to uncover issues, determine appropriate solutions and offer assistance with operation and performance
- Supervise clinicians and administrative staff
- Plan and conduct staff meetings to brainstorm new ideas and deliver program and milestone updates
- Complete monthly reports for court ordered clients state and federal
Clinical Supervisor
TURNING POINT CLINIC
Baltimore, MD
01.2016 - 11.2018
- Supervised 24 clinicians and provide individual, group and direct observations
- Provided in house training to clinical staff
- Chart audit to monitor compliance and discrepancies
- Assisted clients and resolve issues
- Facilitated groups as needed
- Monitored the operation of the clinic on a daily basis
Clinical Supervisor
ANOTHER WAY, INC
Takoma Park, MD
10.2014 - 12.2015
- Provided clinical and administrative supervision to counselors and administrative staff
- Provided services as a liaison to the program and the community
- Maintained a case load of 15 clients and documentation of progress in compliance with regulation
- Coordinated care with federal probation officers for clients with federal charges and monthly progress report
- Chart audits to monitor for compliance and discrepancies
- MCO's insurance/ Federal Probation and Parole Billing
- Recruited, interview and hire administrative and counseling staff to achieve and maintain a ratio of 50:1
- Facilitated and conducted staff training and meetings to maintain compliance
Clinical Supervisor
GLASS SUBSTANCE ABUSE PROGRAM/AWAKENINGS
Baltimore, MD
06.2013 - 10.2014
- Provided clinical and administrative supervision to 12 counselors and 5 administrative staff while maintaining a case load of 35 clients
- Provided individual counseling to clients and referral to outside resources
- Monitored intakes and oversees the admission process while assigning clients to the appropriate counselors
- Discharge and Aftercare Planning for continuation of care
- MCO's insurance authorization for Suboxone
- Conceptualization and treatment planning with 90 day reviews and monthly progress reports
- Crisis Intervention and the de-escalation of conflicts
- Monitored and review all client charts for compliance and proper documentation of public funds
- Facilitated and conduct staff training and meetings
- Recruited, interview and hire counseling and administrative staff
- Prepared monthly reports, keep records and analyze statistics for patient needs
Detox Coordinator
GLASS SUBSTANCE ABUSE PROGRAM/DAYBREAK
Baltimore, MD
10.2004 - 06.2013
- Diagnosed substance abuse disorders, mental illnesses and constructed comprehensive treatment plans
- Advocated for patients with outside agencies
- Provided individual sessions and group therapy using eclectic theory to identify underlying issues
- Conducted comprehensive assessment utilizing ASI, Mini Mental Status and Bio-Psychosocial for admissions to ambulatory detox, induction, Suboxone and Methadone maintenance
- Admission and discharge utilizing SMART databases
- Insurance billing and pre-authorization for treatment
- Managed a case load of 70 plus clients
- Coordinated Suboxone and Methadone Detoxification program
Education
M.S - Alcohol and Drug Counseling
Coppin State University
2005
B.S - Applied Psychology
Coppin State University
1996
Board Approved Supervisor
Skills
- Crisis Intervention
- Timely documentation
- Treatment planning
- Optum/Authorization
- Clinical Supervision
- Critical thinking
- Program leadership
- Policy and procedure improvements
Affiliations
Alpha Kappa Mu
Psi Chi
Custom
REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST
Timeline
Counselor Supervisor
Medmark Treatment Program
05.2023 - Current
Clinical Supervisor (Contractual)
Amazin Recovery
10.2022 - Current
Mental Health Therapist
Lower Shore Clinic
11.2021 - 08.2022
Alcohol & Drug Professional Counselor
Eastern Shore Hospital Center
02.2020 - 10.2021
Program Director
GAUDENZIA, INC.
11.2018 - 12.2019
Clinical Supervisor
TURNING POINT CLINIC
01.2016 - 11.2018
Clinical Supervisor
ANOTHER WAY, INC
10.2014 - 12.2015
Clinical Supervisor
GLASS SUBSTANCE ABUSE PROGRAM/AWAKENINGS
06.2013 - 10.2014
Detox Coordinator
GLASS SUBSTANCE ABUSE PROGRAM/DAYBREAK
10.2004 - 06.2013
M.S - Alcohol and Drug Counseling
Coppin State University
B.S - Applied Psychology
Coppin State University
Board Approved Supervisor
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