KAREN BRANDON

914-***-****

** ********* ***** *** *, Yonkers, NY 10710

acvuhb@r.postjobfree.com

Summary of Credentials

Human Services professional with over 20 years experience in administration and addiction service. Consistent and measureable achievements in marketing and strategic planning. Equally strong experience in public relations to drive business development and expansion initiative. Seasoned therapeutic alcohol and substance abuse counselor.

Education

2016 MS.MHC, Mental Health Counseling, The College of New Rochelle, New Rochelle, NY

2012 Bachelor of Art in Psychology The College of New Rochelle, New Rochelle, NY

2016 Certification in Thanatology, The College of New Rochelle, New Rochelle, NY

2010 Credentialed as a Alcohol and Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC), JRW Institute of Addiction Services

2016, Internationally Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC-II, ICADC), California

1998 Certified Acupuncture Specialist, Lincoln Medical Center, Bronx, NY

Professional Experience

2005 – Present Senior Alcohol and Substance Abuse Counselor

St. John’s Riverside Hospital 2 Park Avenue, Yonkers, NY 10701

Provide treatment services from intake through discharge planning for clients with substance and alcohol use disorders, as well as other comorbid disorders.

Formulate psychosocial assessments and complete all other regulatory and hospital required clinical records (e.g., OASAS, JCHACO, FOA/DEA).

Maintain client caseload and lead individual and group counseling

Provide crisis intervention as necessary.

Integrate families in the development and implementation of clients' treatment goals.

Coordinate referral services for clients.

Prepare reports, maintain statistical data, and participate in multi-disciplinary meetings.

Conduct all aspects of case management regarding insurance issues, as well as reimbursement methods for Managed Care, Medicaid and commercial insurance.

To oversee the daily operations of the unit.

2001 – 2005 Program Developer/Coordinator

The Renaissance Project, Elmsford, NY

Developed new initiatives between City of Mt Vernon and the Renaissance Project. Led strategic planning for start-up and turnaround businesses.

Created and marketed linkages for more than 50 agencies specializing in substance abuse, mental health, primary medical care, victim’s assistance, housing placement and retention, and parenting and life skills.

Maintained monthly Medicaid reports for administration on client population, as well as state regulatory statistical reports.

Secured insurance information and obtained authorizations for billing purposes.

2000 – 2001 Senior Clinical Case Manager

Center for Preventive Psychiatry, Yonkers, NY

Supervised caseload of 20 families in the Families in Transition Program which included assessment, intake and treatment planning.

Provided counseling to adults and children, including referrals for more intensive therapeutic services.

Advocated for families with special needs.

Scheduled family support circles and network meetings with the Committee for Special Education, Department of Social Services and mental health practitioners.

1994 – 2000 Senior MPS Caseworker / Counselor

Generations Day Rehabilitation Program, Yonkers, NY

Conducted individual and clinical group sessions in relapse prevention.

Developed treatment plans for women and children in need of services.

Prepared weekly Mandated Preventive Service reports and worked with Family Court to ensure client compliance with Court mandated treatment and ancillary services.

Contracted with Department of Social Services to provide intense services to unstable households.

Provided ongoing training to staff in areas of psychosocial development, assessments and treatment planning.

Served as agency liaison to City of Mt. Vernon and Yonkers Drug Treatment Courts.

Prepared weekly reports for case conferences, attended pre-court conferences and provided crisis intervention services.

Responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the facility.

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