Wellness Coach

• Sep 2016 - Present

Substance Abuse Counselor

• Oct 2010 - Sep 2016

· Served as primary counselor for an Outpatient case load of 50+ clients · Completed an ASAM assessment on new clients. · Assessed and developed levels of care for placement during the intake process and updated as needed throughout treatment. · Care coordination and collaboration other providers, crisis workers, families, DHS/Child Welfare, corrections, OR DMV and others involved in clients’ life, and assisted clients in developing a healthy and supportive recovery based environment. · Maintained clinical records in accordance with federal, state, county health and program requirements. · Developed DUII Program and taught state mandated DUII Diversion and Conviction Status Curriculum. · Facilitated individual counseling sessions using evidence based practices that were culturally sensitive to each client. Monitored clients progress towards their treatment goals, made evidence based therapeutic changes as needed and documented. · Facilitated group counseling sessions that included both educational presentations and processing in order to support individuals in a group setting. · Monitoring and submitting urine drug and alcohol screens · Provided training to new employees around procedural workflows and paperwork compliance · Provided QA for agency on chart compliance Show less