Experience

Care Hawaii Inc
• United States
• Mental Health Care
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Certified Substance Abuse Counselor (CSAC)

  • Jul 2016 - Present


Big Island Substance Abuse Council

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Certified Substance Abuse Counselor (CSAC)

  • May 2007 - Feb 2016

  Conduct formal substance abuse education groups, life skills classes, individual counseling, treatment planning based on individual’s history and needs. Evaluate progress of clients; attend weekly clinical team meetings to discuss client’s progress and problematic behaviors. Complete substance abuse, including OVUII assessment interviews with potential clients. Maintain client records in accordance with BISAC and State of Hawaii standards.

• Employment Core Services Coordinator

  • Jul 2003 - Apr 2007

  Coordinated adult vocational and employment services for over 80 clients. Managed the Employment Core Services Program (ECSP) with an annual enrollment of 75 students, teaching basic life management and employment skills. Coordinated case management services for over 70 ECSP students. Developed and organized the Employer Partnership program with businesses within the community as an employment resource for ECSP students. Researched and made recommendations for effective… Show more Coordinated adult vocational and employment services for over 80 clients. Managed the Employment Core Services Program (ECSP) with an annual enrollment of 75 students, teaching basic life management and employment skills. Coordinated case management services for over 70 ECSP students. Developed and organized the Employer Partnership program with businesses within the community as an employment resource for ECSP students. Researched and made recommendations for effective selection of vocational and employment training/educational resources. Supervised, directed and jointly established goals with and for the Vocational Services staff. Developed and organized departmental filing and inventory system.

• Privacy & Security Officer

  • Jul 2003 - Apr 2007

  Developed, formulated, organized, and maintained Privacy Policies and Procedures for the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), providing specific guidance to 70+ staff and volunteers. Performed ongoing risk assessments and audits for three organizational treatment centers, seven therapeutic living program houses, and eight school based programs, in an effort to establish and monitor compliance with privacy and security standards. Developed, formulated… Show more Developed, formulated, organized, and maintained Privacy Policies and Procedures for the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), providing specific guidance to 70+ staff and volunteers. Performed ongoing risk assessments and audits for three organizational treatment centers, seven therapeutic living program houses, and eight school based programs, in an effort to establish and monitor compliance with privacy and security standards. Developed, formulated, organized and maintained mandatory and ongoing HIPAA education and training programs for 70+ staff members, new employees, and volunteers. Conducted formal and informal investigations of violations of non-compliance with federal confidentiality laws governing substance abuse clients.