Wendy Smith
Lancaster
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
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselor
Erie County Medical Center Corporation
01.2000 - 06.2023
- Kept accurate and detailed records to track and document client progress.
- Supported and assessed clients struggling with addiction or relationship issues and devised strategies based on client needs.
- Monitored client progress to make necessary adjustments for client success.
- Provided counseling and support to clients with drug and alcohol abuse issues.
- Coordinated care with other professionals to provide clients with comprehensive support.
- Provided crisis intervention to address clients' immediate needs and prevent harmful behaviors.
- Led supportive group discussions and education sessions with alcohol and drug users and families.
- Supported aftercare planning for continued recovery after treatment.
- Used knowledge of different treatment modalities to provide clients with individualized options for successful outcomes.
- Taught substance abuse classes to help clients understand consequences of drug and alcohol use.
- Developed individual treatment goals based on history and diagnosis.
- Completed required documentation for continued therapy coverage by insurance companies to meet deadlines.
- Developed goal-oriented psychoeducational and activity therapy groups to improve clients' level of functioning.
- Displayed sensitivity to cultural and linguistic needs of clients and families served.
- Guided clients in effective therapeutic exercises integrated from Cognitive Behavior Therapy and Motivational Interviewing techniques.
- Facilitated group and individual therapy in outpatient setting.
- Provided comprehensive case management services, created treatment plans, and connected clients and families to appropriate resources.
Job Development Specialist-VRRP
Erie County Medical Center Corporation, ECMC
08.2003 - 10.2006
- Conducted vocational rehabilitation comprehensive assessments to identify gaps in performance and develop targeted learning solutions including transferable work skills.
- Facilitated vocational rehabilitation groups with an integrated, alcohol and drug recovery approach.
- Assisted clients in exploring career options and vocational goals while effectively working with interdisciplinary teams to enhance employment opportunities
- Promoted development of interviewing, resume writing and etiquette skills.
- Coordinated community resources and secured referrals.
Alcohol and Drug Counselor
Madonna House Program Inpatient-Women And Children
06.2003 - 07.2003
- Utilized crisis intervention techniques to handle and diffuse emergency situations.
- Prepared participant for discharge by completing necessary paperwork, recommending resources and developing discharge plan.
- Developed appropriate treatment plans and kept ongoing records of treatment.
- Demonstrated understanding of addiction, mental health, eating disorders and complex conditions.
- Facilitated therapy groups and individual counseling sessions.
- Provided counseling and support to clients with drug and alcohol abuse issues.
- Kept accurate and detailed records to track and document client progress.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology And Community Mental Health
University At Buffalo
North Campus Location-Amherst, NY 1422806.2003
Associate of Science - Mental Health Counseling-Alcohol Counseling
Erie Community College
North Campus, Williamsville, NY 1422101.2000
Skills
- Case Management
- Crisis Intervention
- Family Therapy
- Creative Thinking
- Therapeutic Exercise
- Relaxation Techniques
- Interventions Understanding
- Client Management
- Team Meetings
- Emergency Care
- Medication Side Effect Knowledge
- Suicide Intervention
- Cognitive Behavior Practices
- Addictions and Substance Abuse
- Client Evaluation
- Individual Therapy
- Community Mental Health Programs
- Group and Individual Sessions
- Integration Services
- Therapy Modalities
- Chart Maintenance
- Breathing Techniques
Timeline
Job Development Specialist-VRRP
Erie County Medical Center Corporation, ECMC
08.2003 - 10.2006
Alcohol and Drug Counselor
Madonna House Program Inpatient-Women And Children
06.2003 - 07.2003
Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselor
Erie County Medical Center Corporation
01.2000 - 06.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology And Community Mental Health
University At Buffalo
Associate of Science - Mental Health Counseling-Alcohol Counseling
Erie Community College
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