AODA Counselor

• Jun 2010 - Present

Currently hold CSAC and CS-IT Currently hold CSAC and CS-IT

Co-Occurring Disorders Specialist

• Sep 2019 - Mar 2021

Addictions Counselor

• Mar 2017 - Feb 2019

individual and group counseling for adolescent dual diagnosis residential treatment individual and group counseling for adolescent dual diagnosis residential treatment

AODA Counselor/Case Manager

• Sep 2015 - Mar 2017

-Intake & assessment of patients interested in Narcotic Maintenance Therapy-Coordination of patient treatment plan & health services-Counseling of individuals participating in methadone maintenance program including bio/psycho/social assessment, mental health referral & therapeutic dosing management -Intake & assessment of patients interested in Narcotic Maintenance Therapy-Coordination of patient treatment plan & health services-Counseling of individuals participating in methadone maintenance program including bio/psycho/social assessment, mental health referral & therapeutic dosing management

Prevention Specialist

• Mar 2014 - Aug 2015

As a prevention center, ARCW works to provide a save, non-judgmental environment for at-risk populations (MSM [men who have sex with men], IV drug users, and partners of the aforementioned groups) to be given the adequate tools to prevent the spread of, HIV, AIDS, Hepatitis, and STD's. Specifically, this is achieved through education, support groups, cognitive counseling, and community referral services and by offering free testing.Specifically, I work as a prevention specialist in the LifePoint Needle Exchange, and provide the following services:- Prevention service through the administration of clean IV drug supplies (for use with both legal and illegal substances), as well as proper disposal of used items- Community referrals for those interested in sobriety- Education for clients as a catalyst for harm reduction IV usage- Training of clients in the proper usage of Nalaxone (Narcan) to prevent death due to opiate overdosing-Community outreach

Asst. Manager

• 2013 - 2014

• Scheduling, directing, overseeing 16 bed client home for those affected with PWS• Medication passing and taking of vitals while CPR trained and certified • On-site crisis management• Use of physical restraint techniques on behalf of clients’ safety• Formulation of individual plan of actions for community success• Relay of messages on clients’ behalf to corresponding doctors, therapists, activity coordinators, social workers, and guardians• Side by side correspondence with clients for better insight while constructing ISP’s• Advocating on clients’ cognitive skills and abilities behalf to ensure confidence and success in plan of care

Crisis Stabilizer/Youth Mentor

• Apr 2013 - Sep 2013

• Mentor for children with psychological disorders and at-risk youth• Facilitates outings to develop and communicate coping strategies with children and teens who have endured past trauma on a weekly basis• 24/7 on-call crisis stabilizer for clients and their families to intercept crisis situations by de-escalating situations via phone and in person• Liaison between client, family, mental health professionals, doctor, school of attendance, and care coordination staff• Responsible for keeping client progress notes up to date for court usage

Community Volunteer, Lead Group Facilitator

• Oct 2011 - Jul 2012

• Instructor for State Certified Parenting Classes as well as Anger Management Classes• Organization and necessary communication of information for new referrals, progress reports, and attendance with individual case workers• Facilitate Group discussions using WCS curriculum on successful parenting and anger management skills, tailored to those returning to the community from incarceration• Creator of additional curriculum into both programs, including, but not limited to: reviewing/ presenting relevant videos on topics to clients, games, quizzes, and activities to encourage group participation, compilation of new research into handouts for clients, re-organization of individual client attendance, progress, and completion of both programs, &implementing weekly quotes of achievement and encouragement for group discussion

Intern

• May 2011 - Sep 2011

AODA & OARS:• Teaching assistant for Opening Avenues to Reentry Success (OARS) and Alcohol and Other Drug (AODA) services• Worked with clients to learn social, cognitive, self-management, anger-management, and healthy lifestyle skills using the Matrix Model under the supervision of a Clinical Supervisor• Participated in group discussion and reflection• Created unique binder composed of 52 quotations /reflections to further aid group discussion • Created binder with questions coinciding with Educational Videos personally previewed for clients to further improve discussion during group meetings• Worked with clients to identify triggers and discover outlets to prevent relapse from alcohol and other drug addiction using the Matrix Model and educational videos/activities under the supervision of AODA counselor