Experience

NUWAY

• Canada
• Regenerative Design

• Chemical Dependency Counselor

  • Dec 2016 - Present

  • Deliver services meeting licensure requirements and individual client needs as a member of the multi-disciplinary team in outpatient settings. • Provide individual case management/file documentation for assigned caseload, note all treatment related activities and services in an accurate, professional, and timely manner including assessment of substance use and mental health problems. • Create and monitor individualized treatment plans, provide group therapy and individual counseling services to individuals with co-occurring substance abuse and mental health issues. • Facilitate psycho-educational and therapeutic process groups regarding the disease of addiction and the recovery process consistent with maintaining mental health • Receive weekly supervision with Mental Health Provider • Provide culturally sensitive and relevant services to diverse clients and their families • Responsible for complying with federal and state confidentiality statutes, upholding ethical standards established / implied by the profession, and DHS rules. • Maintenance of all required licenses including but not limited to: • Providing the appropriate current license(s) for their employee file • Providing documentation for 8 credit hours of annual mental health training • Familiarity with MN Rule 245G and the NUWAY House Policies and Procedures Manual as they relate to client services, client records and personnel • Working closely with the Admissions Department, manage and communicate details around client funding • DAANES • Attend in-service training sessions sufficient to meet professional requirements • Keep abreast of rules and changes in substance use disorder (SUD) treatment field • Provide supervision and mentoring for student interns.



Park Avenue Center

• CD Counselor

  • Apr 2012 - Dec 2016

  Position Summary: Responsible for managing a caseload of clients by providing co-occurring (substance use and mental health) personalized individual, interactive, and group treatment. Essential Functions: Conduct individualized client treatment sessions weekly Facilitate a variety of gender-specific groups including, but not limited to, activity, process, and psycho-educational Comply with MN Statute Rule 245G requirements regarding timely paperwork and documentation Provide support and intervention in crisis situations Maintain a positive, professional and ethical demeanor with clients and within the community while following a strict code of ethics Participate in multidisciplinary staffing meetings weekly Participate in weekly supervision meetings with the Clinical Supervisor Work alongside peers to offer and receive support when needed Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Must demonstrate competence in screening for and working with clients with co-occurring disorders; through education, training and experience Knowledge of MN Statute Chapter 245G and licensing and its application to the department and company’s policy and procedures Ability to work in alignment with company values, goals, policies and procedures. Ability to establish and maintain effective and cooperative relationships with co-workers Ability to establish priorities, manage projects, and meet deadlines Ability to maintain excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills in English Ability to work both independently and as part of a team Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs and electronic medical record system; or ability to obtain proficiency after training


Champps
• Restaurants
• 100 - 200 Employee
• Bar Manager

  • Apr 1994 - Jun 2005

Loon Cafe
• United States
• Food & Beverages
• Bartender

  • Jun 1982 - Jun 1993