Senior Family Clincian

• Sep 2022 - Present

Clinician

• Oct 2021 - Aug 2022

Licensed Clinician providing individual and group counseling services on a wide range of clinical and community issues for individuals in residential treatment to address a substance use disorder. Additional responsibility include: - Assist residents and their families in accessing community resources and services related to substance abuse, legal, mental health, medical and vocational/educational needs.- Maintain up-to-date resident charts including assessments, treatment plans, case notes and documentation of collateral contacts. - Provide crisis intervention services- Establish community and agency affiliations which address resident needs and strengthen the delivery of services.- Assist in the development and implantation of resident discharge plans.- Function as liaison and provide education and direct services to family members, as appropriate, in regards to residents substance abuse and related behavioral issues. Show less

Server/Cashier

• Jul 2017 - Sep 2021

Attend to guests in a fast paced setting, helping them to navigate the menu, ensuring timely and efficient service, provide in-depth knowledge of food and drinks and quickly resolve conflicts that may occur. As a trainer, assist new hires during their onboarding process, helping them improve their job skills and seamlessly adapt to the work culture. Additional responsibilities include: • Maintain knowledge of seasonally changing menu items, specials, beverage garnishes, ingredients, and preparation methods of food and drinks. • Assist guests with questions or concerns regarding the menu or restaurant policy. • Manage closing duties including restock supplies, balance register, sweep and mop the main floor and server station, and sanitize equipment. • Provide high-quality service in a high volume environment; serving up to 30 guests while simultaneously running food/drinks, following steps of service, and cleaning/setting tables. • In-depth knowledge of Point of Sale System Toast. Show less

Social Work Intern

• Sep 2020 - May 2021

Participate in intake, assessment, treatment plan, and linkage of participants with mental health and/or substance abuse disorders, with medical treatment providers and community-based services, for adults who have a part of the alternative to incarceration program. Additional responsibilities include: • Monitor, evaluate, and record client progress with respect to treatment goals. • Advocate, liaise, and support clients in applying and securing government benefits and public assistance such as SNAP, SSI, SSDI, Medicaid, and other health insurances • Submit monitoring reports prior to each scheduled court appearance describing compliance with court-approved treatment plans, with supervisors' review and edits. • Inform Judge, Assistant DA, and Attorney of clients' progress in the program during court appearances, via telecommunications. • Provide ongoing therapeutic services to clients utilizing motivational interviewing and relapse prevention planning and techniques. • Maintain records of intake information, referrals, progress, and correspondence, recording outcomes in AWARDS (Foothold Technology). Show less

Social Work Intern

• Sep 2019 - Apr 2020

Provide case management to adults with serious mental illness placed in the Scattered Site Apartment Program using Psychiatric Rehabilitation Service Planning. Additional responsibilities include: • Assist residents as advocates for benefits and access to community resources; ascertain that medical and other important appointments are made and kept. • Make weekly home visits to provide support and case management services. • Assist in facilitating client support groups focused on daily independent living. • Maintain records for Medicaid billing and documentation, including monthly progress notes, quarterly service plan reviews, collateral contacts, and medication logs using AWARDS (Foothold Technology). Show less

Server and Bartender

• Jun 2016 - Jul 2017

Assist guests during regular hours and during sporting events, at a capacity of up to 8-15 tables with 25-50 covers, all while effectively maintaining timely service. Additional responsibilities include: • Maintain in-depth knowledge of the food menu, spirits and rotating beer selection • Server responsibilities include taking orders, serving drinks, bussing tables, stocking supplies, and balancing cash/tips per shift. • Bartender responsibilities include serving, busing, and making non-alcoholic and alcoholic beverages, for the bar, and 6 accompanied tables simultaneously. Show less

Community Outreach Intern

• Sep 2015 - May 2016

Address important community and public health issues involving nutrition. Additional responsibilities include: • Connect schools and early child care programs to fresh, healthy food, and local food producers through the Farm to School initiative. • Conduct plate assessments of 2 local daycare centers and record data, including both qualitative and quantitative. • Keep detailed meeting minutes of board meetings and perform data entry duties. Assist in the design of flyers, promotion, and supervision of events. • Follow-up with clients and educate prospective clients on the Farm to School initiative. Show less

Customer Service Representative

• Oct 2011 - Sep 2015

Utilize innate analytical and people skills to quickly become a reliable, proficient customer service representative. Additional responsibilities include: • Perform general store upkeep during store hours and after closing, including cleaning messes, organizing shelves, and restocking items • Assist customers on the sales floor with questions or advice when requested • Handle customer returns, sales, shipping items, and merchandise exchanges, ensuring to follow procedures and document each transaction. Show less