Early Recovery Specialist

• Oct 2023 - Present

-Manage caseload of all new admitted patients and provide individual counseling services, and group counseling services when appropriate. -Maintain appropriate professional, therapeutic, and ethical boundaries with patients -Conduct intakes, including discharge plans, Initial Needs Assessments, and Initial Treatment Plans within the timelines as required by applicable federal and state regulation, CARF guidelines and Aegis/PTC Policies. -Provide patients with a sense of… Show more -Manage caseload of all new admitted patients and provide individual counseling services, and group counseling services when appropriate. -Maintain appropriate professional, therapeutic, and ethical boundaries with patients -Conduct intakes, including discharge plans, Initial Needs Assessments, and Initial Treatment Plans within the timelines as required by applicable federal and state regulation, CARF guidelines and Aegis/PTC Policies. -Provide patients with a sense of entitlement to their own recovery by involving them in their own assessment, evaluation, treatment planning. -Conduct daily follow-ups with newly admitted patients via face-to-face or telephonic interactions as clinically appropriate. -Monitor and document any patient circumstance that may affect her or his recovery, to identify and address potential relapse as soon as possible. -Provide case management to coordinate care with external providers. -In addition to attending weekly case conferences, participate in weekly meetings with clinic management to discuss patient progress. -Comply with, and implement, the Clinical Risk Management policies, which includes evaluating patients for any high-risk conditions. -Provide evaluation of patient progress in early recovery and recommend to management staff and program physician advancement to maintenance counseling when appropriate. -Provide patients with evidenced-based and best practice interventions that will help ensure their program compliance (e.g., check-ins, behavior agreements, texting service, take-home agreements, contingency management, etc.) -Promote a positive team approach for problem solving and evaluating challenging clinical situations. Development of recovery support materials. -Review patient’s records and other documentation for accuracy, completion, and compliance with regulations and internal Policies, Protocols, and Procedures using the recommended compliance, evaluation tools. Provide individual counseling for patients.

Substance Abuse Counselor I

• Jun 2023 - Oct 2023

As a Substance abuse counselor, my direct role is to provide professional individual case management services to Patients. Along with completing individualized treatment plans and assessments to effectively help patients improve their quality of life.

Environmental Educator

• Sep 2022 - Jun 2023

As an environmental educator, I am responsible for activity stations for groups of elementary school students (approximately 15 students per group) The station topics may include, but are not limited to: historic dairy operations, gardening, hydroponics, pollination, and leatherwork. Furthermore I provide guided discussions on sustainable practices, agriculture and local history.

Field Guide

• Jan 2023 - Apr 2023

As a field guide I am responsible for leading three-hour field trips for groups of 10-12 elementary students and facilitating the students discoveries in the vernal pool grassland. Along with leading indoor activities at the Splash Center, such as helping students identify aquatic invertebrates at the microscope station, demonstrating the watershed/stormwater quality model, and showing live animals in our Critterville room.

Event Staff

• Oct 2022 - Jan 2023

Downtown Sacramento Partnership hosts the Ice rink Event in downtown Sacramento. I had the opportunity to help with the construction side of it as well as being cross trained in different positions such as Cashier, skate guard and Operations Downtown Sacramento Partnership hosts the Ice rink Event in downtown Sacramento. I had the opportunity to help with the construction side of it as well as being cross trained in different positions such as Cashier, skate guard and Operations

Senior Resident Assistant

• Mar 2022 - Jul 2022

Crew Member

• Jul 2021 - Mar 2022

Key Responsibilities included sharing Growth, Generosity, and Gratitude by share knowledge with others to encourage and champion teamwork and operational success. Get to know customers, fellow MOD Squad crew members and build community relationships. Set the example of what an excellent, memorable customer experience looks like. Perform all food safety prep standards and storage procedures as trained. Delivered safe, crave-able, accurate, and consistent quality food to our customers. Performed… Show more Key Responsibilities included sharing Growth, Generosity, and Gratitude by share knowledge with others to encourage and champion teamwork and operational success. Get to know customers, fellow MOD Squad crew members and build community relationships. Set the example of what an excellent, memorable customer experience looks like. Perform all food safety prep standards and storage procedures as trained. Delivered safe, crave-able, accurate, and consistent quality food to our customers. Performed at a high level. Used the tools provided to support the MOD Squad and store in looking and feeling great! Show less Key Responsibilities included sharing Growth, Generosity, and Gratitude by share knowledge with others to encourage and champion teamwork and operational success. Get to know customers, fellow MOD Squad crew members and build community relationships. Set the example of what an excellent, memorable customer experience looks like. Perform all food safety prep standards and storage procedures as trained. Delivered safe, crave-able, accurate, and consistent quality food to our customers. Performed… Show more Key Responsibilities included sharing Growth, Generosity, and Gratitude by share knowledge with others to encourage and champion teamwork and operational success. Get to know customers, fellow MOD Squad crew members and build community relationships. Set the example of what an excellent, memorable customer experience looks like. Perform all food safety prep standards and storage procedures as trained. Delivered safe, crave-able, accurate, and consistent quality food to our customers. Performed at a high level. Used the tools provided to support the MOD Squad and store in looking and feeling great! Show less

Resident Service Asisstant

• Jan 2021 - Jul 2021

Enhancing the lives of older adults by assisting them with patience and a friendly smile. Helping residents with mobility needs and cognitive impairments. Embracing teamwork and collaboration among all staff. Performed other duties as assigned, including housekeeping and dining room duties Enhancing the lives of older adults by assisting them with patience and a friendly smile. Helping residents with mobility needs and cognitive impairments. Embracing teamwork and collaboration among all staff. Performed other duties as assigned, including housekeeping and dining room duties

Counseling Receptionist

• Aug 2018 - Aug 2020

Duties included assisting students with counseling needs, booking appointments, answering calls, record keeping and assisting counselors with documentation. Miscellaneous tasks were given as well, such as hosting events on campus.

Peer Mentor

• Aug 2017 - May 2019

Duties included Providing Crisis intervention to students when difficult situations occur at school. Prepare students for later educational experiences by encouraging them to explore learning opportunities and to persevere with challenging tasks.Prepare reports on students and activities as required by administration.

Shift Supervisor

• Sep 2017 - Jun 2020

I was responsible for helping with all aspects of Mountain Mike’s operations which included Customer Service, Taking Orders/Cashier, Serving,Cleaning, Re-stocking, Prep Work, Opening, closing and other miscellaneous tasks when needed. I was responsible for helping with all aspects of Mountain Mike’s operations which included Customer Service, Taking Orders/Cashier, Serving,Cleaning, Re-stocking, Prep Work, Opening, closing and other miscellaneous tasks when needed.