Years of professional experience
William B Buller, Jr.
Vernon,CT
Summary
Clinician with extensive experience in intakes, treatment plans, and group facilitation. Expertise in crisis de-escalation, discharge planning, and electronic medical record systems. Proven ability to enhance patient care through effective interdepartmental coordination and advocacy. Committed to fostering strong therapeutic relationships and collaborating within multidisciplinary teams.
Overview
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Certification-Motivational Interviewing
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Years of post-secondary education
Work History
Clinician II
Hockanum Valley Community Council
Vernon, CT
07.2022 - 07.2025
- Conducted intakes and diagnoses, creating individualized treatment plans for clients.
- Facilitated group sessions for males and females on relapse prevention and early recovery strategies.
- Coordinated casework and referrals to ensure comprehensive client support.
- Collaborated with CSSD mandated clients to meet compliance requirements.
- Implemented Trauma Informed Care principles and conducted ACES screening for improved patient outcomes.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.
Company Overview: Rushford/Stonehaven, Portland, CT, 3.5 Level, 28-bed, coed residential facilityRushford/Stonehaven, Portland, CT, 3.5 Level, 28-bed, coed residential facility
Hartford Healthcare
Portland, CT
07.2019 - 07.2022
- Company Overview: Rushford/Stonehaven, Portland, CT, 3.5 Level, 28-bed, coed residential facility
- Rushford/Stonehaven, Portland, CT, 3.5 Level, 28-bed, coed residential facility
Company Overview: Roots to Recovery, Willimantic, 3.5 Level, 14-bed, men's residential facilityRoots to Recovery, Willimantic, 3.5 Level, 14-bed, men's residential facility
Community Health Resources
Willimantic
03.2017 - 04.2019
- Company Overview: Roots to Recovery, Willimantic, 3.5 Level, 14-bed, men's residential facility
- Roots to Recovery, Willimantic, 3.5 Level, 14-bed, men's residential facility
Company Overview: Manchester Community College, DARC InternshipManchester Community College, DARC Internship
Community Health Resources
Manchester, CT
09.2017 - 05.2018
- Company Overview: Manchester Community College, DARC Internship
- Manchester Community College, DARC Internship
Education
Master's Degree of Social Work, IGFP - Social Work
University of Connecticut School of Social Work
Hartford, CT 02.2019 - 05.2022
Associate of Science - Drug Alcohol Recovery Councilor Program (DARC)
Manchester Community College
09.2015 - 05.2018
Skills
- Assessments
- Treatment planning
- Referrals
- Crisis de-escalation
- Trauma-informed care
- Discharge and aftercare planning
- Interdepartmental coordination
- Microsoft Office proficiency
- Motivational interviewing
- Cognative Behavioral Therapy
Certification
- LADC License, #1463, 08/31/25
- LMSW License, #6781, 08/31/25
References
References available upon request
Affiliations
- Biking
- Walking
- Reading
- Music/Concerts
- Guitar
Accomplishments
- Cub Scout/Boy Scout, Adult Leader, CT Rivers Council, 2003-2015
- Vernon Public Schools PTO, 1996-2010
- American Red Cross, 1973 to Present, Blood Donor 17+ Gal.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Clinician II
Hockanum Valley Community Council
07.2022 - 07.2025
Company Overview: Rushford/Stonehaven, Portland, CT, 3.5 Level, 28-bed, coed residential facilityRushford/Stonehaven, Portland, CT, 3.5 Level, 28-bed, coed residential facility
Hartford Healthcare
07.2019 - 07.2022
Master's Degree of Social Work, IGFP - Social Work
University of Connecticut School of Social Work
02.2019 - 05.2022
Company Overview: Manchester Community College, DARC InternshipManchester Community College, DARC Internship
Community Health Resources
09.2017 - 05.2018
Company Overview: Roots to Recovery, Willimantic, 3.5 Level, 14-bed, men's residential facilityRoots to Recovery, Willimantic, 3.5 Level, 14-bed, men's residential facility
Community Health Resources
03.2017 - 04.2019
Associate of Science - Drug Alcohol Recovery Councilor Program (DARC)
Manchester Community College
09.2015 - 05.2018
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