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Substance Abuse Counselor

Location:
New York, NY
Posted:
March 24, 2015

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PATRICIA WORTHY

***-** **** ***., ***** Meadows N.Y. 11365

718-***-****

acovdj@r.postjobfree.com

SUBSTANCE ABUSE COUNSELOR

Energetic and versatile Substance Abuse Counselor credited with years of experience leveraging research-

based intervention and prevention strategies to successfully counsel people with mental illness and

addiction. Exceptional cross-functional communications agility combined with proven ability to provide

individual and group substance abuse counseling forge community partnerships to execute deft case

management, and effectively implement and oversee complex projects. Highly accomplished in directing

psycho-educational, cognitive behavioral and interpersonal process groups for high-risk youth and adults

with addictions. Lauded for demonstrated wellness quality services of prevention/ intervention efficacy.

Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor; Credential # 119328.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

Case Management ● Substance Abuse Counseling ● Cognitive Behavioral Therapy ● Prevention

Evidenced Base Practices ● Psycho-Educational Therapy ● Treatment Planning ● Crisis Intervention

Interpersonal Process Groups

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

JOB CORPS ACADEMY, DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, Brooklyn, NY

PT _Substance Abuse Counselor, Training Employment Assistance Program, May 2009 – Present

Leverage theory-based prevention and intervention practices to facilitate students aged 17-24 in

developing appropriate health and wellness practices that will enable them to obtain and maintain

employment. Bolster student efforts to abstain from substance use and maintain good standing during

probationary periods by generating key tools to support drug-free behavioral development. Direct

substance abuse group counseling sessions for students who test positive on their entry toxicology

assessments.

Key Accomplishments:

Facilitate psycho-educational, cognitive behavioral and interpersonal process groups.

Facilitate a monthly prevention class that focuses on drug and alcohol prevention, conflict resolution

management, bullying, and sexual harassment.

Outreach Development Corporation, A community –Based Juvenile Diversion Residential

Drug Treatment Queens, NY

Per Diem Counselor_ Nov. 2012 to Present

Assist staff with residents who are struggling substance use through a proven self help model, utilizes

positive peer interaction, organized work setting, vocational/life skills preparation and individual

introspect on to encourage adolescents to develop the knowledge, skills preparation /self-esteem they

need to live alcohol/drug free.

Key Accomplishments:

Assist staff with clinical services

co-facilitate group counseling sessions

random drug screens

crisis intervention

New Horizon Counseling Center, Continuing Day Treatment Program Queens, NY

PT Case Manager, Aug. 2013 to Present

Facilitate group interaction, rehabilitation and case mgmt. support and therapeutic recreation activities to

the chronically mentally ill.

Key Accomplishments:

assist staff with clinical services

symptom management

medication education

treatment planning

TEMPOSITIONS HEALTH CARE PERMANENT AND TEMPORARY STAFFING, New York, NY

Child Care Worker (Per Diem), Administration for Children Services, Jul. 2008 – Apr. 2009

Charged with processing new clients and teaching daily living skills like laundry and grooming to

adolescents. Monitored social interactions among children to isolate problem behaviors and teach

interpersonal skills. Escorted clients to court, school, and medical appointments. Utilized theories to

deploy compensatory strategies for problem behaviors associated with Attention Deficit Disorder.

Key Accomplishments:

Successfully deescalated crises and taught daily living and social skills.

Utilized therapeutic interventions to teach anger management and emotion regulation tools.

THE CHILD CENTER OF NEW YORK, Queens, NY

Intensive Case Manager, Jan. 2007 – May 2008

Provided intensive home-based family therapy for high-risk adolescents on probation in Queens County.

Met with clients and family members 2-3 times each week. Executed functional behavioral assessments,

problem identification, intervention, and progress assessments.

Key Accomplishments:

Empowered caregivers by equipping them with the communication skills and resources required to

independently address the needs of high-risk youth.

Galvanized the abilities of youth to cope with difficult family issues, negative peers, low school

performance, bullying, and high-risk community problems.

Wrote reports to inform relevant court officials of the progress of the child and family.

BRIDGE BACK TO LIFE CENTER, New York, NY

CASAC-T Trainee, Sept. 2005 – Dec. 2007

Conducted group-counseling sessions to initiate collective conversations on addiction and engage clients

through a bio-psychosocial and spiritual framework.

Key Accomplishments:

Implemented group interventions to catalyze the holistic development of each individual by addressing

psychological problems, spiritual emptiness, health, education, pharmacological supports, and

intensive case management services.

PROJECT RENEWAL, New York, NY

Case Manager, Oct. 2003 – Sept. 2005

Provided long term supportive therapy for dual-diagnosed, homeless, male residents living with mental

illness and a history of substance abuse. Conducted individual and group counseling in substance use and

misuse to residents with an emphasis on relapse prevention. Referred residents who relapsed to drug

treatment detoxification and to 28-day rehabilitation. Collaborated with the onsite psychiatrist to

maintain updated psychiatric evaluations and medical histories for all patients. Facilitated weekly clinical

team meetings.

Key Accomplishments:

Coordinated the HRA housing application process for shelter residents preparing for supportive housing

placements.

Prepared comprehensive bio-psycho-social reports and evaluations.

Energized weekly clinical team meetings and assisted with record keeping.

NEW YORK CITY DEPARTMENT OF PROBATION, Brooklyn, NY

Probation Officer, Aug. 1992 – Sept. 2003

Employed evidence based practices to develop a comprehensive case management plan that assessed the

risks and criminogenic needs of each offender. Harnessed training in motivational interviewing, social

learning, and structured interviewing techniques to engage in correctional strategies. Counseled offenders

in dealing with a variety of problems including issues pertaining to drugs, alcohol, abuse, finances,

relationships, employment, education and the law.

Key Accomplishments:

Collaborated with relevant court officials to implement interventions and preventive measures designed

to foster pro-social behavior in defendants.

Facilitated and co-facilitated groups in the areas of employment, drug abuse, relationships, anger

management, emotion regulation, and a pre-employment workshop.

Completed home visits and established professional relationships with community organizations,

treatment providers and members of the criminal justice system.

ELMHURST HOSPITAL, Elmhurst, NY

Rehabilitation Counselor, Sept. 1990 – Sept. 1992

Conducted individual and group counseling for adults registered in the outpatient mental hygiene clinic at

Elmhurst hospital. Provided rehabilitative case management services to clients with paranoid

schizophrenia, bi-polar disorder, and obsessive-compulsive disorder. Generated treatment plans and wrote

individual and group progress reports.

EDUCATION

Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor; Credential # 119328

Long Island University, Brooklyn Campus NY, Master of Science, Counseling in Human Development and

Leadership, 2002



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