Wendy Holt Porter
Redding, CA
Summary
Dynamic and compassionate Lead Counselor at Aegis Pinnacle Treatment Clinic, skilled in developing individualized treatment plans and fostering client self-awareness. Proven ability to implement evidence-based interventions, while excelling in communication and team collaboration. Committed to personal growth and dedicated to promoting positive behavior change in clients.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Counselor - Early Recovery Specialist.
Aegis Pinnacle Treatment Clinic.
02.2024 - Current
- Facilitating ASAM assessment and intake process, weekly counseling, and outcome measure assessments.
- Assisting clients in setting realistic goals for personal development, fostering self-awareness and motivation for change.
- Implementing evidence-based therapeutic interventions to promote positive behavior change.
- Developing and implementing individualized treatment plans for clients.
- Supervision and training responsibilities with counseling team.
Addiction Counselor
Shasta Blue Sky
09.2021 - Current
- Developed patient care plans and documented progress toward goals.
- Led individual counseling sessions to meet variety of therapeutic needs for recovering individuals in outpatient program.
- Provided counseling and support to clients with drug and alcohol abuse issues.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
Care Giver
IHSS Public Authority
12.2021 - 09.2023
- Assisting with all daily activities of living in end-of-life care for client with ALS from wholistic perspective
- Promote peaceful, comfortable standard of living and respect for whole family while providing in home care.
- Clear communication in care team and extended multidisciplinary team to optimize standard of care.
Registered Nurse - Deputy Ward Manager
St Peter's NHS Hospital - UK
01.1999 - 10.2005
- Full nursing care in acute setting for patients undergoing critical surgical procedures and medical emergencies.
- High Dependency Unit. shift leader and assistant ward manager.
- Managerial responsibilities such as staff scheduling, training nursing staff and conducting performance reviews.
- Communication withing nursing team and extended multidisciplinary team promoting optimal level of care.
Education
Master of Arts - Counseling Psychology
Simpson University
Redding, CA08-2026
Master of Arts - Master's in Counseling And Psychotherapy Practice
Bath Spa University
Bath, UK01.2024
No Degree - Addiction Counseling (CADTP Certified)
CareEdu
Redding, CA03.2023
Associate of Science - Diploma -Therapeutic Counseling
Central School of Counseling Training
London UK02.2002
Associate of Science - Adult Nursing - RN
Kingston And St George's University
Kingston, UK02.1995
Skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Empathic with clear boundaries
- Ability to build safe therapeutic environment for exploration
- Positive team player
- Client centered individualized approach with clear goals
- Self aware and motivated for personal growth
Affiliations
- Registered member with California Association of DUI Treatment Programs (CADTP)
Timeline
Lead Counselor - Early Recovery Specialist.
Aegis Pinnacle Treatment Clinic.
02.2024 - Current
Care Giver
IHSS Public Authority
12.2021 - 09.2023
Addiction Counselor
Shasta Blue Sky
09.2021 - Current
Registered Nurse - Deputy Ward Manager
St Peter's NHS Hospital - UK
01.1999 - 10.2005
Master of Arts - Counseling Psychology
Simpson University
Master of Arts - Master's in Counseling And Psychotherapy Practice
Bath Spa University
No Degree - Addiction Counseling (CADTP Certified)
CareEdu
Associate of Science - Diploma -Therapeutic Counseling
Central School of Counseling Training
Associate of Science - Adult Nursing - RN
Kingston And St George's University
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