Substance Abuse Project Planning
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Lisa Lyerly
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Kingwood, TX 77339
SUMMARY
A pragmatic leader with integrity and commitment to excellence. Experience maintaining harmonious relations and treating staff and residents with dignity and respect. Compassionate Counselor focused on helping patients overcome personal obstacles. Diligent and resourceful professional with fifteen years of hands-on experience diagnosing issues and cultivating personalized treatment plans. Comfortable working either autonomously or in team-based setting to resolve issues.
SKILLS
Ability to interpret and apply rules,
regulations, policies, and procedures
Able to effectively communicate with
diverse client populations and work
collaboratively to resolve problematic
situations
Verbal and written communication
skills, Project planning and
development,
Highly motivated, energetic
Psychology major with solid work ethic,
interpersonal communication,
problem-solving skills and adept at
accomplishing multiple tasks
simultaneously and working effectively
under pressure
Substance Abuse Counseling
Biopsychosocial Assessments
Treatment Plans
Therapeutic Expertise
Client Advocacy
EXPERIENCE
Program Counselor
Houston, TX
Positive Recovery/ Sep 2022 to Current
Developed and implemented an individualized program plan for each participant. Provided guidance, advice, and support to clients in achieving their goals. Assessed therapeutic needs of clients and provided appropriate instruction or referrals. Monitored progress of clients to ensure successful completion of program objectives. Education Specialist
Archway Academy Sep 2020 to Jun 2022
Worked with students to support educational success, learning and achievement. Restructured day-to-day schedules based on modern knowledge of student performance.
Met with parents and guardians to assist in understanding and supporting educational objectives, learning expectations and behavior standards. Developed solutions to improve performance.
Assessed individual student needs to create lesson plans addressing academic strengths and interests of students, while fostering development and growth. Program Director
Archway Academy Jan 2011 to Aug 2020
Identify therapeutic needs and collaborate with outside therapists, psychiatrists, probation officers, etc
Ensure that all student records are maintained in compliance with Archway policies and procedures
Coordinate with Site representative regarding all matters affecting how the school interacts on a daily basis
Maintain continuous communication with the assigned Educational consultant regarding academic matters and/or concerns
Provided support for adolescents in early recovery to help transition into a school setting from inpatient treatment
Attended monthly board meeting where the emphasis was on our fiscal budget, recruitment, and our mission statement
Gathered and analyzed cultural, educational, social and demographic data about the community to guide local program development
Provided ongoing direction and leadership for program operations. Managed budgeting processes, including creating forecasts and tracking expenses. EDUCATION AND TRAINING
Bachelor of Science: Psychology
University of Houston DowntownMay 2015
Houston, TX
LCDC
Chemical Dependency Art Institute Aug 2011
Houston, TX
CERTIFICATIONS
Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor - 2012
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