Science Teacher

• Aug 2019 - Present

Outpatient Counselor

• Jul 2018 - Mar 2019

• Conducted 1- 4 substance abuse evaluations each week utilizing Motivational Interviewing techniques to gather client information and provide initial DSM-5 diagnoses for substance abuse and mental health disorders. • Organized and maintained 8- 10 client files to ensure that documentation such as billing, case notes, treatment plans, and discharges were documented accurately in conjunction with agency policies. • Coordinated care with case managers, supervisors, and other counselors to address clients’ needs while receiving services with the agency and ease in smooth transitions for continuation of services. • Provided individual counseling sessions and group sessions consisting of treatment modalities such as Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy to assist client and increase motivation for change.

Social Work Intern

• Aug 2017 - Apr 2018

• Utilized motivational interviewing with adults dealing with various substance abuse problems to build rapport. • Co-facilitated group sessions for about 7 adults dealing with substance abuse and co-occurring disorders. • Assisted with assessments and documentation to ensure prospective clients meet ASAM criteria for various levels of care. • Utilized motivational interviewing with adults dealing with various substance abuse problems to build rapport. • Co-facilitated group sessions for about 7 adults dealing with substance abuse and co-occurring disorders. • Assisted with assessments and documentation to ensure prospective clients meet ASAM criteria for various levels of care.

Assistant Manager

• Feb 2017 - Jul 2017

• Interviewed potential team members in conjunction with manager to ensure goodness of fit with the company’s vision.• Listened to customer concerns and provided solutions to ensure a high quality of customer service.• Collaborated with staff to ensure that cleaning and organizational tasks are completed to uphold company standards in a timely manner.• Utilized time management to ensure that managerial documentation was completed as assigned each week.

Opener

• Dec 2016 - Feb 2017

• Organized and completed necessary documentation using Microsoft Excel to create sales statistics from the previous day.• Worked closely with other staff members to ensure assigned cleaning and gym maintenance was completed on time.• Listened to customer concerns and utilized problem-solving to build rapport and provide customer service.• Deescalated and enforced policies to uphold member safety in line with the company’s environmental standards.

Front Desk Staff

• Jun 2015 - Dec 2016

• Built rapport with customer base of over 200 members by correcting concerns about billing and operations to increase member satisfaction.• Conducted administrative tasks imperative to maintaining the quality of the branch’s internal operation regarding sales information.• Diminished billing errors with members by seeking solutions within the scope of company policies to effectively mitigate problems and increase satisfaction.

Social Work Intern

• Aug 2016 - Dec 2016

• Used Motivational Interviewing to gather and assess biopsychosocial factors and lethality for adults and children seeking services such as outpatient and inpatient services for mental health symptoms. • Completed documentation such as assessments, progress notes, FARS, CFARS, and Baker Acts in a timely manner and provided initial DSM-5 mental health diagnoses such as schizophrenia, major depressive disorder, and general anxiety disorder for continuing care. • Provided referrals for individuals who were not eligible for services to other programs within their area such as shelters and financial assistance services.

Staff Assistant

• Aug 2012 - May 2015

• Assisted with filing system of maintenance of new and terminated staff members. • Aided new hires with completion of paperwork and ensured they were completed correctly. • Conducted administrative tasks imperative to ensuring the accuracy of payroll for 200 staff members. • Ensured that paid leave was accurately used and calculated for approximately 50 faculty. • Assisted with filing system of maintenance of new and terminated staff members. • Aided new hires with completion of paperwork and ensured they were completed correctly. • Conducted administrative tasks imperative to ensuring the accuracy of payroll for 200 staff members. • Ensured that paid leave was accurately used and calculated for approximately 50 faculty.