Charles Clark, CASAC

July **, ****

Dear Sir or Madam:

Enclosed, you will find a summary of my career and accomplishments for your

consideration and review. Upon doing so, you will see I have accumulated a

broad range of experience by working the past thirteen (13) years within

the field of alcohol / substance abuse and HIV/AIDS services.

Currently, I hold a CASAC Credential from the New York State Office of

Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services (OASAS). I also have two years of

college working towards a B.A. in Human Services, and I have completed over

50 State trainings directly related to Evidence- based practices focusing

on Harm Reduction, Outreach, HIV/AIDS, Mental Health and Substance Abuse.

I am interested in playing an active role in an organization that can

provide an opportunity in which my personal drive, training, years of

experience, and ability to interface effectively with diverse/hard to reach

populations can be utilized to its greatest advantage.

Therefore, I am enthusiastic about exploring the prospects of contributing

to your organization and would appreciate the opportunity to speak with you

concerning present and/or future positions.

I can be reached at Cell: 347-***-****. Please feel free to contact me at

your earliest convenience.

Thank you for your time and consideration. I look forward to hearing from

you.

Respectfully,

Charles Clark, CASAC

171-Rockaway Avenue

Brooklyn, N.Y. 11233

Email: acvmaq@r.postjobfree.com

Charles J. Clark, CASAC Email: acvmaq@r.postjobfree.com

171 - Rockaway Avenue Brooklyn, NY 11233 Cell: 347-***-****

Objective:

To obtain a position within an organization that will utilize my skills, as

well as offer growth opportunities.

Qualifications:

Cooperative and flexible team player, but equally effective working

independently or supervising

Capable of handling a diversity of responsibilities simultaneously within a

fast paced environment

Excellent clinical, communication, writing, and interpersonal skills with

superb leadership qualities

Employment History/ Professional Experience:

6/2012- Present Cornerstone of Medical Arts Hosp Center Fresh Meadows NY

Senior Counselor/Clinical supervisor Detoxification Unit, Alcohol and Substance Abuse Services

Oversee clinical services and supervision of primary counselors

Carry a small caseload: Conduct intake, assessment, psycho-social, treatment plan, and discharge

plan

Provide individual and group counseling, including case documentation,

referral and follow up

Provide crisis intervention, motivational interviewing and relapse

prevention as needed

Coordinate with multidisciplinary team: Doctors/nurses, psychologist,

administrators, clinical director

6/2010 - 6/2012

Com ALERT (Community and Law Enforcement Recourses Together) Bklyn DA

Office/Program

Substance Abuse Therapist, Alcohol and Substance Abuse Services, Parole /

Criminal Justice

Conducted intake, level of care determination, assessment/psychosocial,

treatment planning, individual and group counseling, case management

services: Case load of 30 Parolees

6/2008- 6/2010 Cornerstone of Medical Arts Hosp Center Fresh Meadows NY

Counselor Detoxification Unit, Alcohol and Substance Abuse Services

Conduct intake, assessment, psycho-social, treatment plan, and discharge

plan

Provide individual and group counseling, including case documentation,

referral and follow up

Provide crisis intervention, motivational interviewing and relapse

prevention as needed

Coordinate with multidisciplinary team: Doctors/nurses, psychologist,

administrators, clinical director

10/2002- 3/2009 Family Services Network of NY Transitional Case

Management Program, Brooklyn, NY

Senior Transitional Case Manager, HIV/AIDS and Substance Abuse Services

. Identify clients seeking drug treatment and encourage clients in general

to accept treatment.

. Provide individual counseling, relapse prevention and crisis intervention

to active and recovering substance users utilizing various counseling

strategies that move clients along the continuation of care. Provide

referrals to social services, drug/alcohol treatment and other health

related programs.

. Supervise a team of case managers, which included chart review and

clinical supervision

3/1999-10/2002 Family Services Network of NY Harm Reduction Program,

Brooklyn NY

Information & Outreach/Referral Specialist, HIV/AID and Substance Abuse

Services

. Assisted syringe exchange substance users and their immediate families to

gain access to healthcare and social services. Provided basic healthcare

assessment, health education, problem identification, HIV/AIDS

Prevention/Risk information, referrals and follow-up.

. Conducted street outreach and developed plans to promote program

services.

. Completed intakes, psychosocial assessments and service plans.

. Compiled and prepared monthly statistical reports. Supervised peer

educators and outreach events.

Education:

General Equivalency Diploma, 1990

Outreach Training Institute: 350 Hour Certificate, Alcohol and Substance

Abuse Counseling, 2002

Credentials/Certifications: CASAC Credential, OASAS Issuance, Number 17173,

2007

La Guardia Community College: 51 Credits (3.6, GPA) Pursuing Degree in

Human Services

References and Documentation Available Upon Request: Additional Trainings

Listed on Next 3 Pages:

Additional Trainings:

Arrive HIV/AIDS & Substance Abuse Training Certificate (8 Eight Weeks) 1998

York College "Alcohol & Substance Abuse Prevention / Intervention"

Certificate, 1999

Association for Drug Abuse Prevention & Treatment (3 day) Outreach

Strategies Training Certificate, 1999

Better Communications: Writing for Corporate Success. Presentation

Documents Training, 1999

Aids Center of Queens County (ACQC) HIV/AIDS Educator Training Certificate

(6 Weeks) 2000

Overview of the Therapeutic Community (3 Day) Training Certificate (Phoenix

House) 2002

Adult CPR/First AID/AED Certified, (Active 2002-2010)

Introduction to Case Management, 2002

Enhancing the Partnership between Case Manager and Client, 2003

Cultural Diversity Training for Case Managers, 2003

Ways to Work More Effectively With Active Drug Users, 2003

Serving Families from Assessment to Service Plan, 2003

Over Dose Prevention, Intervention, 2003

Long Beach Medical Center: Critical Incident / Stress Management, 2003

Motivational Interviewing: Working More Effectively With Active Drug Users,

2003

OnTrak Teststik Diagnostics (3) Cocaine/Morphine/THC, 2003

Current Status & Trends In HIV/HCV Among Injecting Drug Users, 2003

Confidentiality around HIV/AIDS (Update) 2003

Confidentiality around Substance Abuse (Update) 2003

African Centered Motivational Interviewing: Trans-Theoretical Model of

Change, 2003

Additional Trainings Continued on Next Page:

Additional Trainings:

Reinvesting In America: Grass Media Session Training for Grass Roots

Service Providers, 2003

Health Insurance Portability and Privacy Act (HIPPA) Training for Health

Professionals, 2003

Substance Abuse Research Terms and Terminology, 2003

Substance Users & Neighbors, Helping Substance Users & Neighbors, 2003

Maintenance for Heroin Addiction: Methadone & Buprenorphine in HIV

Prevention/Treatment, 2003

Universal Precautions for Health Care Professionals (Update) 2003

Addiction Counselor Ethics (Update) 2003

Latino Centered Motivational Interviewing: Trans-theoretical Model of

Change, 2003

Reducing the Risk and Harm of HIV (3 Day) Training, 2003

N.Y.S. Department of Health (4 Day) HIV/AIDS Community Educator Training,

2003

Connecting Substance Users to Hepatitis C Services, 2004

How "Sexual Profiling" Helps to Explain High HIV Rates Among Minority

Women, 2004

Working Effectively With Active Drug Users (Part 2) 2004

What Every Counselor Needs To Know About Prescription Drugs, 2004

Substance Abuse Treatment: Determining The Appropriate Level of Care, 2004

Community Service Society: How to Help the Uninsured, 2004

Advanced Training for Counselors: Stage Based Behavioral Counseling (3

Days) 2004

Harm Reduction Counseling for Drug Users, 2004

Overview of Substance Abuse, 2004

HIV/AIDS In the Black Community, 2004

Working with Families Affected by Domestic Violence, 2004

Additional Trainings Continued on Next Page:

Additional Trainings:

Overview of HIV Infection and AIDS (Update) 2004

Trans-Care, Basic Practice: Working with the Lesbian, Gay, Bi-Sexual and

Transgender Communities, 2004

Crystal Methamphetamine, Bare-backing and Men who have sex with Men, 2005

The Pharmacology of Crystal Methamphetamine, 2005

Using Motivational Interviewing with Crystal Meth-Using Clients, 2005

Rapid HIV Testing: Laboratory & Quality Assurance, 2005

Tailoring HIV Counseling to the Unique Needs of Adolescences, 2005

Developing New Skills to Enhance Outreach (4 Days) 2006

Providing appropriate Mental Health Referrals for HIV Positive Clients,

2007

NYS Department of Health Training for Providing Hepatitis C Counseling &

Testing, 2007

VOICES/VOICES Video Opportunities for Innovative Condom Education and Safer

Sex) 2007

HIV Disclosure: Deciding Who and When to Tell, 2007

American Heart Association: CPR AED Certified, 2009

The Institute for Professional Development in the Addictions: Hepatitis A

Global Alarm, 2009

Rockefeller College: New OASAS Part 856, Tobacco Regulations: 2009

1) The Foundation: Integrating Tobacco Use Interventions into Chemical

Dependence Services.

2) Assessment, Diagnosis, and Pharmacotherapy.

3) The Principles and Techniques of Motivational Interviewing.

4) Functional Analysis, Skills Training and Building Recovery Capital.

5) Principles and Techniques for Facilitating Tobacco Awareness Groups.

6) Writing Treatment Plans that include Tobacco Dependence Interventions.

Awards:

STAR/R Alumni Association [Star House] Dedicated Primary Counselor

Award: 1998

Deans List: La Guardia Community College Fall: 2004

Deans List: La Guardia Community College Fall: 2005

Deans List: La Guardia Community College Spring: 2005

Family Services Network of NY Inc., Dedicated Employee and Endless

Commitment Award: 2008

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