Robert W. Bell CASAC-T

***-** **** ***. ******, NY 11368

718-***-****

acq636@r.postjobfree.com

Professional Experience

NarcoFreedom Substance Abuse Counselor March 2014 – May 2015

Originally hired in the Bronx facility as a per diem group facilitator in March 2014, and promoted in May 2014 to current position.

As a Substance Abuse Counselor, I provided direct and administrative services in NarcoFreedom's Queens-based outpatient facility. All clients are chemically dependent, and many struggle with concomitant problems including homelessness, mental illness, involvement with the criminal justice system, and chronic medical diseases such as HIV and Hepatitis C. Clients are either mandated by law enforcement, HRA, and ACS, or are self-referred.

Direct service includes: psychosocial intake; assessment; comprehensive case management; (information, referral, advocacy, development and follow up of a service plan;) crisis intervention, and group and individual counseling.

Administrative responsibilities include: writing, entering and filing case notes; submission of monthly reports, contact with governmental agencies regarding client progress, and regular case conference.

Personal Recovery Coach January 2013 – Present

Work with private clients using a “harm reduction to abstinence” approach for individuals addicted to drugs and/or alcohol. Create service plan and action items to reduce risk of relapse. Escort clients to self-help meetings and clinical interventions. Help clients enter detox and/or rehab. Facilitate enrollment into ancillary services.

Elmcor Youth and Adult Activities Residential Counselor September 2012 – April 2013

Originally hired as an intern in September 2012, and promoted to full-time Residential Counselor in January

Provided treatment and case management services to clients in a modified therapeutic community setting. Facilitated clinical groups and held regularly scheduled individual counseling sessions with residents.

Education

Resource Training Center CASAC-T Program February 2012 – August 2012

-Successful completion of 350 classroom hours. CASAC-T Certificate obtained. Perfect attendance certificate awarded.

-Successful completion of Recovery Coach training. Recovery Coach Certificate obtained. Perfect attendance certificate awarded.

Certified in Micro Soft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook. Proficient in proprietary client-tracking software and electronic clinical records. Excellent internet search skills.