Violet B. Thornton
San Jose,USA
Summary
CCAPP-certified professional with 3+ years experience in providing trauma-informed addiction and recovery support to individuals dealing with substance use issues. Familiarity with diverse populations including those with psychiatric diagnoses, justice involvement, with additional sensitivity to providing culturally sensitive care. Proven ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and adapt to evolving client needs. Highly skilled in motivational interviewing and relapse prevention..
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Alcohol & Drug Counselor
GEO Reentry Services
01.2024 - 04.2024
- Conducted intakes and substance use history assessments to determine treatment track.
- Provided individual counseling and treatment planning appointments.
- Maintained daily logs and administered drug/alcohol testing for participants.
Addiction Counselor
Momentum for Health, ATC
06.2023 - 12.2023
- Maintained caseload of up to 30 clients, providing individual counseling and care coordination.
- Completed intakes, assessments, and progress documentation within agency timelines.
- Facilitated daily psychoeducational and relapse prevention groups.
Recovery Support Specialist
Momentum / ATS
03.2021 - 06.2023
- Supported justice-involved clients by collaborating with pre-trial and probation staff.
- Referred clients to higher levels of care including residential and withdrawal management programs.
- Performed VISPDAT assessments and provided case management services.
Administrative Assistant II
Momentum for Health
08.2010 - 03.2020
- Supported multiple specialty mental health programs with customer service, data entry, and all necessary office support.
- Organized and maintained filing systems for physical and electronic records.
- Assisted management and Quality Improvement Department in conducting annual audits.
Education
Associate of Arts - Intercultural Studies
De Anza College
Cupertino, CA11.2025
Alcohol & Drug Studies - undefined
San Jose City College
San Jose, CASkills
- Motivational interviewing
- Co-occurring disorders treatment
- Substance abuse assessment
- Case management
- Substance abuse education
- Group therapy
- Relapse prevention
- Trauma-informed care
- Clinical documentation
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Cultural Competency
Certification
* Sara Morales, CADC II, former supervisor / mentor 408-561-2157 smorales@momentummh.org
* Laura Guiterrez, CADC II, former coworker / classmate 408-807-5000
lguiterrez@momentummh.org
* Carol Wirth, LMFT, former coworker / mentor 408-910-1601
wirth_carol@yahoo.com
Timeline
Alcohol & Drug Counselor
GEO Reentry Services
01.2024 - 04.2024
Addiction Counselor
Momentum for Health, ATC
06.2023 - 12.2023
Recovery Support Specialist
Momentum / ATS
03.2021 - 06.2023
Administrative Assistant II
Momentum for Health
08.2010 - 03.2020
Alcohol & Drug Studies - undefined
San Jose City College
Associate of Arts - Intercultural Studies
De Anza College