Voranica Joseph
Tallahassee,FL
Summary
Substance Abuse Counselor with a robust background in psychology, dedicated to driving patient recovery through tailored treatment strategies and innovative educational methods. With over 4 years of experience in counseling, documentation, and group facilitation, excels in creating a supportive environment for sustained success against addiction. Passionate about advancing skills in school counseling, with a commitment to fostering inclusivity and empowerment in diverse educational settings
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Substance Abuse Counselor
NPI Facility
Tallahassee, FL
02.2023 - Current
- Processes intake forms, admission documents, discharge records, and transfer paperwork for patients.
- Monitors the development of patients through regular group engagement.
- Completes the patient psychosocial assessment and an individualized treatment plan within the required time frame.
- Identifies any clinical or case management needs, and works to address those needs.
- Performs individual and group counseling as required
- Performs direct one-on-one patient counseling through individual or group counseling
- Reports of patient abuse, neglect, and exploitation, as required.
- Reports patient grievances as required
- Educates the patient in all aspects of treatment, corresponding health issues, and steps to recovery.
- Developed aftercare plans for clients transitioning out of treatment programs.
- Discussed with offenders how such issues as drug and alcohol abuse and anger management problems might have played roles in past criminal behavior
- Assessed clients to determine individual needs and developed treatment plans accordingly.
- Developed referral process to assist client access to special programs and services.
- Developed treatment plans based on evidence-based practices and current research findings.
- Managed time effectively to ensure tasks were completed on schedule and deadlines were met.
- Worked successfully with a diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
Program Support
Envision Experience
Vienna, VA
06.2021 - 08.2023
- Prepare students to lead small and large group discussions and activities.
- Served as a positive leader, mentor, and role model for all participants.
- Coordinated student activities maintaining a safe environment.
- Efficiently manage the safe transportation of students on-site.
- Maintained a harmonious working relationship with the team.
- Collaborated with alumni groups to highlight program objectives and achievements.
- Collaborated across multiple teams to enhance support for technical components and financial estimates.
- Participated in designing support programs centered around peer mentoring for students.
- Cultivated relationships with senior executives, program partners, and sponsors to maintain stability in program support, funding, and overall direction.
- Provided customer service support to students needing assistance with their devices or software programs.
- Facilitated daily activities such as meal preparation, medication administration, personal hygiene, and leisure activities.
- Monitored the condition of equipment used by campers daily.
- Responded quickly and appropriately to medical emergencies when they arose at the campsite.
- Resolved conflicts between campers in a respectful manner while adhering to established policies and procedures.
Education
Master's Degree - School Counseling
Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL05-2026
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University
Tallahassee, FL04.2022
Skills
- Problem solving
- Adaptability
- Collaboration
- Time management
- Critical thinking
- Interpersonal Skills
- Goal setting
- Referral coordination
- Therapeutic alliance
- Client confidentiality
- Clinical documentation
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Substance Abuse Counselor
NPI Facility
02.2023 - Current
Program Support
Envision Experience
06.2021 - 08.2023
Master's Degree - School Counseling
Florida State University
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University
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