Dorothy Lerum adsa02@r.postjobfree.com

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Grove City, Ohio43123

OBJECTIVE:

This multi-talented, multi tasked female, with decades of experience and clinical qualifications as a LICDC-S; CCS; ADC; CAC, ICADC, NCAC II is looking for a clinical position in the Columbus and vicinity area. The goal is to utilize my clinical skills in a holistic recovery setting-with the opportunity to grow professionally and make a difference in the transformation of others through an intervention process.

LICENSURES: LICDC-S - Licensed Independent Chemical Dependency Counselor – Supervisor -841142-Ohio Certification Board; Certified Counselor Supervisor-#11388RO314-Texas; ADC-#0081RO314-Texas; Certified Addictions Counselor - #3290A - Florida Certification Board; National Certification Addiction Counselor II - NAADAC International Certified Addiction Counselor- ICADC

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

10/2007

to

Present

11/2006

to

10/2007

07/2003

to

11/2006

Ambrosia of the Palm Beaches; Ambrosia Treatment Center Port St. Lucie and West Palm Beach, FL

Clinical Supervisor; Therapist

Provided clinical supervision to therapist team.

Participated in development of RES and PHP therapeutic track substance abuse programs; inclusive of chronic pain; para-professionals track; relapse track, SLAA, and other life skills management.

Coordinate and implement clinical screening with appropriate recommendations based on medical necessity and level of care guidelines.

Other therapeutic didactics as necessary

Family Wellness Therapist – Telehealth

Implemented Family Wellness Program.

Made phone calls to every family member, authorized by client, who met federal confidentiality guidelines.

Coordinate and implement clinical screening of effects of using on family and depth of family illness.

Did weekly reviews, “Zoom” groups, and individual family sessions as necessary, followed by family aftercare planning

Alcohope of the Treasure Coast Hanley Hall Vero Beach, FL

Substance Abuse Therapist

Coordinated, case managed, and implemented a comprehensive substance abuse inpatient program.

Developed an outpatient substance abuse program.

Case management including treatment planning, weekly reviews, progress on goals and objectives, discharge planning, and follow up care.

Coordinated educational presentations, daily groups, and individual counseling.

The Woods at Parkside Gahanna, OH

Clinical Director

Execute clinical supervision to all counselors, case managers, and counseling assistants in a

50-bed facility for substance abuse and co-occurring disorders

Monitor and provide supervision and clinical triage and treatment planning for inpatient

Provide education and training to all staff, chart audits, and implemented policy/procedures.

09/2001

to

07/2003

05/2000

to

09/2001

05/1995

to

05/2000

02/990

to

06/1995

June 1977

To

July 1987

Transferred to their new mental health facility in Port St. Lucie Fl. to help start the program. Was admissions coordinator for 6 months.

Focus Health Care Worthington, OH

Substance Abuse Therapist

Coordinated, case managed, and implemented a comprehensive substance abuse and co-occurring disorders intensive outpatient program.

Completed comprehensive substance abuse and pathological gambling assessments.

Implemented and ran an intensive outpatient program for adolescents and adults.

Facilitated education and group therapy 3x week and individual counseling 1x per week

Scioto Paint Valley Mental Health Washington Court House, OH

Substance Abuse Counselor

Executed crisis intervention stabilization.

Completed clinical evaluations for substance abuse and co-occurring disorders with recommendations and referral.

Developed an IOP program

Focus Health Care Worthington, OH

Substance Abuse Therapist

Coordinated, case managed, and implemented a comprehensive substance abuse outpatient program for adults and adolescents.

Completed comprehensive evaluations for substance abuse, co-occurring disorders, and pathological gambling, identifying needs, and setting up

Case management; facilitated of groups

MCC Behavioral Care Columbus, OH

Clinical Director

Provided clinical supervision to clinical staff and case managers

Executed clinical triage with Cigna Insurance Providers and approved or denied services based on medical necessity.

Richland Hospital Serenity Hall Mansfield, OH

Supervised, coordinated, and managed a crisis line for a substance abuse and psychiatric inpatient treatment facility.

Completed comprehensive evaluations, facilitated admissions or referrals to the appropriate facilities based on medical necessity ensuring safety and stabilization.

Presented educational workshops in the workplace.

EDUCATION:

Ohio State University Studies

Circleville Bible College

Columbus, OH

Social Work

Licensed Independent Chemical Dependency Counselor-Supervisor

(Grandfathered)

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