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EMAIL AVAILABLEPHONE NUMBER AVAILABLESUMMARYHighly motivated professional with extensive knowledge in the substance abuse and mental health field. Experienced with fostering relationships with patients from diverse socio-economical environments. Drug and alcohol counselor compassionately treating patients with a wide range of drug and alcohol abuse problems in a supervised environment. Exceptional observation skills of human behavior and well developed listening and communication skills with patients.HIGHLIGHTS:Assessments, screening, intake individual and group counselingCare Coordination in a hospital setting with substance abuse and medical teamProvide intensive Care Coordination utilizing strength based approach to safety plansProvide psycho-social assessmentsCase-managementKnowledge of drug and alcohol abuse disordersAbility to engage patients and build rapportAbility to empathize and engage with patientsFlexibility with scheduleCertified in restraints, CPR & Crisis InterventionsBilingualStrong computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Internet browser, etc.Excellent written and verbal communication skillsKnowledgeable in multicultural and social patternsAbility to work independently and creativelyDesire, creativity, and flexibility to work in a new and fast growing agencyAbility to handle various projects concurrentlyWorking in partnership with clients to assess all barriers to safe, stable, and affordable housing, and to identify steps needed to address these barriersWORK EXPERIENCE:Amergis Agency 06/10/24 until presentCADC Assessment CounselorScreen and Assess to meet criteriaDAST & AUDIT C screensForesight Behavioral Health 01/02/2024 until 03/29/2024Substance Abuse DirectorHumboldt Park Health 09/19/2019 until 01/02/2024Care Coordinator/CADCSchedulingOrganizing and managing all aspects patients SUD treatment while inpatientCase Management and discharge planningBrief interventionsHumboldt Park Health 09/09/2019 until presentCertified Alcohol and Drug Counselor-CADC/CODP 1Psychosocial assessmentsGPRA evaluationSBIRT interventionsMotivational interviewingDocument patient progress and regressCase managementDevelopment of patient continuum of care with aftercare planFollow up evaluationsGroup and individual counseling sessionsEl Rincon Family Services 01/2017 until 08/01/2020CounselorAssessmentsDevelop master treatment planComplete monthly CSR and individual sessionsCentral IntakeCompleted assessments to enroll clients in proper level of care for substance abuse programsCollaborated with other agencies to properly case manage clientsA Safe Haven LLC-05/01/2003 until 09/15/2015ASH LLC, Program ManagerCriminal Justice Programs - May 2010 to September 2015Supervised multiple criminal justice programs: Halfway Back, Residential Recovery ProgramsSocial Enterprise Program (TASC, IDOC Parole, PRU, and Probation).Supervised, trained and developed staff of 20Collaborate with several different partner agenciesResponsible for day to day operations, staff scheduling, conflict resolution,Oversee a program servicing over 200 clients on paroleCase management services.ASH LLC, Program Supervisor- 2007 to 2010Delancey ProgramDeveloped and coordinated new contractual program with IDOC for 90 clients on parole Management of staff, scheduling, and budgeting Group facilitation - treatment, job readiness, behavioral interventions, criminal thinking, life skills, and peer lead groups Community Liaison, Program Introduction to Community, Community OutreachMotivational speaking and marketingTrained and developed staff on reporting procedures with supervisory officersASH LLC, Intake Specialist- 2003 to 2007Assessments, intakes, service plans, stay reviews and discharge planningCase management, referrals, outreach and documentation follow-upFacilitation of life skills, recoveryEDUCATIONGED October 1987NorthEastern University college credit (30+) June 2014Certified in Alcohol & Drug Counseling & Mental Health CADC/CODP 1 - February 2008 |
