Dawn French

**** ***** ****** *** **, Sea Bright, New Jersey, 07760(H) 732-***-**** (C) 845-***-****, acflzf@r.postjobfree.com

Objective:

To obtain a position where I can maximize the multilayer of management skills, program development, training experience,

and a successful track record in the Human Services environment.

Professional Summary

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

Motivational Interviewing Techniques

OASAS approved screening tools (MAST, AUDIT)

Intensive Outpatient Services (IOS)

Dual Diagnosis Therapy

New York State Department of Health Article 28, Part 819, Part 822, and NYS OASAS regulatory requirements

Daytop, Village Inc, Staten Island, NY July 2013 Present

Clinical Program Director

Key Accomplishments

Crisis Response Team; attend inter agency meetings to evaluate program; and troubleshoot/modify program design when

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necessary. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

Oversee referral and intake process for clients

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Conduct monthly meetings with external stakeholders to review processes and quality of referrals.

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Conduct family conferences to assess family stability for participation in program.

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Supervise case managers.

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Provide direct case management to clients as required.

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Maintain data on program milestones; prepare reports and track activity in database.

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Participate in quarterly meetings with all partners; evaluate and assess program success and recommend modifications as

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needed.

Implemented an Intensive Outpatient Program

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Implemented Cognitive Behavior Therapy

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Implemented Dual Diagnosis Therapy

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Staff development with In house trainings

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Outreach within the Staten Island Community

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Daytop Village, Inc. New York, NY 2011 July 2013

Assistant Program Director

Key Accomplishments:

Provided Counseling services for the Criminal Justice Population that are comprehensive and meet quality and quantity

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standards.

Documented services appropriately and within specified time frames

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Demonstrated competency in recognizing the unique needs and applying relevant treatment

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Conducting individual and group sessions

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Intensive Outpatient Services (IOS) and dual diagnosis groups

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Psychosocial assessments and treatment planning

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Client intake

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Monthly progress reporting

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Maintaining charts

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Maintaining collateral contacts

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Discharge summaries

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Providing coverage for other staffers as needed

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Daytop Village, Inc. Millbrook NY December 2008 – July 2011

Substance Abuse Counselor

● Performed one on one counseling, facilitated groups and workshops as part of ongoing treatment therapy whenever

needed, provided pertinent information to the Assistant Director on a daily basis and was an active member of inter

disciplinary team.

● Versed in Motivational Interviewing and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.

● Facilitated and documented family sessions.

● Worked closely with the criminal justice system, including DTAP, TASC, Treatment Courts, and Federal Probation,

in regards to court letters, monthly reporting, and meeting all client requirements as needed.

● Observed and evaluated clients relating to all information for clinical application and client records.

● Supervised and oversaw the coordination of all house activities and functions, assuring record keeping of vital

information, scheduled house activities, facility security checks, daily reports, and resident appointments.

● Assisted in supervision of activities related to establishing a therapeutic environment.

● Participated in all staff meetings to help assess and evaluate all residents’ behavioral patterns and progress, attitudes,

job functions, possible transfers (or referrals as well as legal and medical problems which might occur).

Millennium Toyota, Hempstead, NY 1995 2005

Controller

Key Accomplishments:

Implemented cost savings strategies, resulting in savings of 1 Million Dollars over 5 years.

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Uncovered compliance issues related to companies stated policies and procedures preventing possible misrepresentation of

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financial statements.

Supervised a Staff of 9 in accounting office and was responsible for all matters relating to invoicing, distribution, reporting,

licensing, taxation, financial analysis, human resources, payroll, benefits, and insurance.

Education:

University of Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ, Bachelors’ of Psychology March 2011

Chemical Dependence Studies, New York, NY CASAC May 2011

University of North Carolina, Wilmington, NC Bachelors’ of Accounting June 1994

Computer Skills: Microsoft Office Package, Excel, Client Management Systems, Reynolds and Reynolds, ADP

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