Possesses versatile skills in project management, problem-solving, and collaboration. Brings fresh perspective and strong commitment to quality and success. Recognized for adaptability and proactive approach in delivering effective solutions.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Rehabilitation Counselor- Horizon House
Case Mager
Encampment / PAD
05.2022 - Current
Provide individual, group and family counseling to Persons in Recovery (PIRs), enrolled in a Medication Assisted Treatment and substance abuse disorder residential/outpatient program treatment program.
Responsible for assessing clients for substance dependency needs using DSM criteria and determining level of care (LOC)
Case management, referrals, and discharge planning.
Over 4,000 clinical hours of working directly with the chemically dependent, MAT (opiate addicted) and/or co-occurring patients (MH & DA).
Connecting client's to appropriate resources according to their needs assessment.
TREATMENT PLAN
Identified problems needing solutions with client to create short and long-term goals and utilize appropriate resources.
Documented and wrote Progress notes after every counseling session.
ADDICTIVE BEHAVIOR
Ability to identify habit vs. addiction, risk factors, disease, choice, genetic and self-medication model.
Knowledge of the five stages of change and the twelve steps of recovery.
Substance Abuse Counselor- Casa De Consejeria
02.2020 - Current
Company Overview: (House of Counseling and Integral Health Inc)
Education
High School - General and college courses
Vineland High School
Vineland, New Jersey
Drug and Alcohol Counseling, CDAC Intern; Addictive Behavior, Criminal Psychopathology, Social psychology Counseling, Psychopharmacology, Alcohol & Drug Field Work I
Rowan College of South Jersey
Vineland, NJ
05-2019
Skills
Substance abuse expertise
Effective bilingual communication
Approachable demeanor
Team-oriented collaboration
Analytical problem-solving
Languages
Spanish
Full Professional
English
Full Professional
Certification
Addiction Counseling
Timeline
Case Mager
Encampment / PAD
05.2022 - Current
Substance Abuse Counselor- Casa De Consejeria
02.2020 - Current
Rehabilitation Counselor- Horizon House
High School - General and college courses
Vineland High School
Drug and Alcohol Counseling, CDAC Intern; Addictive Behavior, Criminal Psychopathology, Social psychology Counseling, Psychopharmacology, Alcohol & Drug Field Work I
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Mental Health Technician-Peer Support Specialist at First Step Community Recovery/Jeanetta Robinson House Substance Abuse CounselorMental Health Technician-Peer Support Specialist at First Step Community Recovery/Jeanetta Robinson House Substance Abuse Counselor