Kimberly Wiggins *** Doeskin Trail Smyrna, GA ****2 678-***-**** acdea7@r.postjobfree.com

To obtain a position where I can work with individuals with mental health disorders, utilize my skills working

with addictive behaviors/chemical dependency and be a part of an organization with strong communication

skills and a willingness to help others.

Professional Experience

HealthQwest- Substance Abuse Counselor September 2013-March 2014

• Maintained a caseload of 50 patients

• Worked with patients to develop individualized treatment plans

• Made referrals and followed-up as needed

• Created treatment plans in the appropriate time frame

• Implemented all State and Federal Laws and regulations

• Conducted Group Therapy Sessions

Laurelwood- Mental Health Technician February 2011- August 2012

● Maintained patient safety

● Led groups on coping skills, triggers, self-esteem, boundaries and relapse prevention

● Supervised Recreational Therapy and Safety

● Monitored, documented and assessed patients

● Observed and recorded patients every fifteen minutes

Second Nature Blue Ridge- Senior Field Instructor April 2009- February 2011

● Counseled individuals with behavioral, trauma and substance use disorders

● Mentored upcoming senior field instructors

● Led groups on communication, boundaries, addiction, and anger management

● Administered medications to students while living in wilderness conditions

● Performed and taught students assertive feedback/communication

● Performed Risk Management decisions

Education

Georgia Addiction Counseling Association

Actively pursuing Certification in Addiction Counseling, CACII

Expected 2014

Prescott College 2012

Bachelor of Arts in Human Development

Georgia Military College 2008

Associates degree in Behavioral Science

National Outdoor Leadership School 2008

Leadership Skills

Certifications

● Positive Control Systems/Crisis Intervention Training

● Wilderness First Responder

● Adult/Child CPR, AED & Airway Management

Affiliations

● National Association of Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Counselors

● Georgia Addiction Counselors Association

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