Yvonne Velez
Pine Bush,NY
Summary
Seasoned Senior Counselor with a robust background in substance abuse treatment and grief counseling, honed at Restorative Management and Resource Recovery Center of Orange County. Excelled in applying evidence-based therapies like CBT and DBT, enhancing client recovery rates. Demonstrates exceptional multicultural competence and a talent for fostering significant, positive life changes in diverse populations.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Counselor
Resource Recovery Center of Orange County
Middletown, New York
11.2021 - Current
- Provided individual and group counseling to guide clients in areas of social and emotional needs.
- Organized group therapy sessions with multiple clients to discuss common issues and concerns.
- Engaged clients in goal-setting and action planning to promote personal growth and positive life changes.
- Utilized evidence-based therapeutic approaches, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT).
- Completed detailed documentation of sessions, patient notes and recommendations.
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Counselor
Restorative Management
Middletown, NY
10.2017 - 08.2018
- Provide individual counseling to clients to explore the root causes of their substance abuse and develop personalized treatment plans.
- Facilitate group therapy sessions to promote peer support, share coping strategies, and foster a sense of community among clients.
- Coordinated resources to support clients and help each achieve targets.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date records on client progress, treatment plans, and any changes to the program.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Human Services
SUNY Empire State College
Saratoga Springs, NY05-2014
Skills
- Grief counseling
- Multicultural competence
- Substance abuse treatment
- Stress reduction techniques
- Family therapy
- Psychosocial evaluation
Languages
Spanish
Professional
Certification
- CASAC Certificaiton
NYS Division of Licensing
- Notary Public
Timeline
Senior Counselor
Resource Recovery Center of Orange County
11.2021 - Current
Counselor
Restorative Management
10.2017 - 08.2018
Bachelor of Science - Human Services
SUNY Empire State College
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