Edward Acosta, CADCA

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Objectiv e: Substance Abuse Counselor

Experience: The Friendship Shelter Laguna Beach, CA

House Superv isor 2009 to Present

- Ov erseeing and maintaining programs functions and ov erall efficacy .

- Assist with medication distribution.

- Deal in crisis interv entions when needed.

- Screen phone calls and inquiries regarding the Friendship Shelter Program.

- Complete intakes and enter all information with Orange County CMIS database.

- Giv e random drug tests and document all results.

Cri-Help, Inc. North Holly wood, CA

Outpatient Casemanager 2008 to 2009

Support Tech

- Case managed outpatient clients representing a div erse client population with addiction issues and other

clinical issues.

- Dev elop client centered Treatment Plans which include diagnostic impressions based on DSM IV criteria.

- Complete Bio-Psy cho-Social assessments for clients.

- Conduct weekly indiv idual weekly sessions.

- Facilitate groups on v arious topics related to recov ery including: Relationship Group, Relapse Prev ention,

Recov ery Skills, Anger Management, Book Study, and AOD Education.

- Responsible for inputting and managing client information in the Los Angeles county Proposition 36 Treatment

Court Probation Exchange.

- Complete all necessary reports to Parole Agents, Probation Officers, Referring Agencies (CASC, SASCA), and

Courts.

- Refer clients to other social support serv ices when needed.

- Screen calls from potential clients informing them of serv ices, and determining if they were suitable for the

program.

- Drug test clients

- Data entry to include entering Prop. 36 funded clients information into the Los Angeles County Participating

Report Sy stem (LACPRS).

Malibu Horizon Treatment Center Malibu, CA

Night Tech 2005 to 2007

- Integral member of a multi-disciplinary treatment team, prov ided indiv idual and group counseling, and

education to residents of a priv ate substance abuse and co-occurring disorders treatment program.

- Ensured treatment program compliance and assisted in the distribution of medications.

- As the sole ov ernight clinician, managed program and performed crisis interv entions when needed.

- Planned and implemented groups consisting of Cognitiv e Behav ioral Therapy techniques, 12 step philosophy,

and Daily Feelings group.

The Salv ation Army Bell, CA

Case Manager Practicum Intern 2005 to 2005

- During student practicum, performed assessments, dev eloped and implemented treatment plans, documented

progress in client's charts, created comprehensiv e discharge plan, assisted with Proposition 36 clients, and

participated in clinical superv ision. Dev eloped process and psy cho-educational groups and worked successfully

within a multidisciplinary team.

Education: National Univ ersity Los Angeles, CA

Bachelor of Arts, Psy chology Exp. 2010

Major GPA 3.8.

Institute of Chemical Dependency Studies Los Angeles, CA

Chemical Dependency Studies 2006

Pasadena City College Pasadena, CA

Associate of Arts 1997

Associate in Science

Military : United States Army

EDWARD ACOSTA

SUBSTANCE ABUSE COUNSELOR

Honorable Discharge

Awards: Army Good Conduct Medal, Expert Field Medical Badge, National Defense Medal, Ov erseas Serv ice

Ribbon, Army Serv ice Ribbon.

Affiliation: California Association of Alcohol and Drug Counselors (CAADAC)

References: Av ailable upon request

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