Substance Abuse Counselor

• Apr 2023 - Present

Outpatient Therapist/ Substance Abuse clinician

• Dec 2021 - Apr 2023

* Conducted individual and group therapy sessions for adult clients with a wide range of mental health diagnoses including depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, and PTSD. * Utilized evidence-based treatments such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), and Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) to help clients manage symptoms and improve quality of life. * Conducted comprehensive assessments and developed treatment plans in collaboration with clients to identify goals and objectives. * Coordinated care with psychiatrists, primary care providers, and other professionals to ensure integrated, holistic treatment for clients. * Maintained accurate and timely clinical documentation, including progress notes, treatment plans, and discharge summaries, in accordance with clinic policies and regulations. * Participated in weekly supervision and ongoing professional development activities to enhance clinical skills and knowledge. * Collaborated with community agencies and resources to provide clients with additional support and services as needed. * Worked with insurance companies to obtain prior authorization for services and to ensure reimbursement for services rendered. * Contributed to the clinic’s overall success by meeting productivity goals and participating in quality improvement initiatives. Show less

Substance Abuse Clinician

• Nov 2016 - Nov 2021

* Provide assessment and evaluation services * Formulate effective treatment plans * Modify treatment plans to comply with changes in client status * Conduct individual, family and substance abuse counseling and case management services * Intensive outpatient program 5 days a week, contact collaterals, work with probation officers and Department of Children and Families (DCF) * Work with clients who suffer from eating disorders * Attend individual supervision, group supervision and all staff meetings. Show less

Substance Abuse Clinician

• Nov 2014 - Nov 2016

* Managed a caseload of 35-40 clients; provided services to restore clients to optimum health * Performed intake interviews, evaluation and assessment using DSM-5, orientation, admissions, treatment planning, counseling, documentation, and discharge planning * Counseled clients, individually or in-group sessions, to assist in overcoming dependencies, adjusting to life, or making changes * Assisted clients and families through individual, group, family, and/or couples therapy Led Stress & Anger Management Group * Worked with physicians and other staff in client evaluation and treatment to further sobriety Informed the Department of Children & Families and probation officers about missed appointments of mandated clients * Maintained case records and urine surveillance system * Provided updates and progress reports to courts * Participated in case conferences or staff meetings * Modified treatment plans to comply with changes in client status. Show less

Marriage And Family Therapist

• May 2014 - Nov 2014

* Conducted initial visitation with clients within 48 hours of referral and managed 10 cases on a weekly basis. * Provided tailored prevention education and counseling to individual, family, and group clients utilizing various counseling methods including humanistic, cognitive behavioral, and family systems approaches. * Successfully assisted group members in the discovery of internal sources of strength and ability to effectively cope with situational crises and modify self-defeating behavior. * Set and achieved specific group-level goals while helping participants define concrete, meaningful developmental benchmarks and connecting individual efforts to common themes. * Performed new program participant assessments and participated in all intake and discharge functions. Show less

Intern

• Jun 2013 - May 2014

* Conducted individual and family therapy sessions for homeless mothers and their children ages 15 or younger who had mood disorders, anxiety disorders, personality disorders, anger management, learning disabilities, autism, and behavioral/emotional issues. * Conducted group therapy sessions for children only that discussed topics such as self-esteem and bullying. * Advocated for children at school; met with teachers and administrators. * Helped with housing, employment, and public assistance applications. * Conducted at-home therapy sessions for clients who were still in the program but had found housing. * Translated for clients who speak Haitian Creole. Show less

Residential Counselor

• May 2013 - May 2014

* Oversaw a residence for teens with mental illnesses and emotional/behavioral challenges at night and occasionally during the day. * Helped residents to process events that happened at home or at school, especially if they got into trouble. Stopped bullying activities in the home. * Kept daily activity logs for each resident with a notation every 15 minutes, and called on-call staff every hour to check in. * Performed room checks and bag checks to make sure that residents didn't bring in dangerous objects, especially to keep them from intentionally cutting themselves. * Made sure that residents were awake on time and got ready for school. * Made sure that homework was done. * Took residents to activities such as the mall or YMCA, and made them dinner. Show less

MYCHILD and Project LAUNCH early mental health programs

• Jan 2012 - Feb 2013

* Planned and conducted educational forums for parents and teachers on early mental health issues. * Arranged transportation and child care for parents who wanted to attend forums. * Promoted the programs by setting up tables at health centers and posting flyers. * Generated marketing ideas by gathering marketing materials from cultural centers to learn how they market their programs. *Generated marketing ideas by using the Parents Group as a focus group. * Researched early childhood mental health issues for various cultural groups. * Set up meetings for the program director and took minutes of all meetings. * Planned a monthly event at the Children's Museum. Show less

Intern

• Jan 2011 - May 2011

* Mentored children and adolescents with serious emotional problems. * Listened to their personal issues and provided support. * Ran Teen Talk, Stress Management, Creative Arts and Self-Esteem groups. * Led team-building exercises. * Provided homework assistance. * Mentored children and adolescents with serious emotional problems. * Listened to their personal issues and provided support. * Ran Teen Talk, Stress Management, Creative Arts and Self-Esteem groups. * Led team-building exercises. * Provided homework assistance.