*** ******* ***. ****** *****, CASAC. c9ij5r@r.postjobfree.com WHITE PLAINS, NY 10606 914-***-**** (Cell)

OBJECTIVE: A counselor position that will enable me to utilize my leadership skills for professional growth and advancement.

SUMMARY: Fifteen years of providing therapy and case management services to a diverse client population comprised of at risk youth and adults who experience alcohol and chemical addiction. Extensive knowledge of substance abuse treatment referral sources; Strong group facilitator and public speaking skills.

SKILLS/EXPERIENCE:

 Provide Case Management services for Westchester County District Attorney’s Office Re-entry program in conjunction with the New York State Division of Parole.

 Coordinate substance abuse treatment services for adolescents and act as a liaison between Family Court and Probation.

 Organize and develop educational workshops, seminars etc; facilitate group therapy, individual and family counseling.

 Counsel youthful offenders emphasizing substance abuse education and quality of life issues; continued outreach and referral upon release.

 Train and supervise newly hired counselors and student interns in outpatient treatment settings.

 Establish and maintain harmonious working relationships with interdisciplinary team members.

 Conduct intake, case assessment and evaluation data; prepare psycho

socials, and treatment plans.

 Effective crisis intervention, advocacy and substance abuse outreach

 Participate on utilization review and quality assurance teams to ensure compliance of patient charts with OASAS standards.

EMPLOYMENT:

Dept of Community Mental Health, White Plains, N.Y, Apr 2008-Dec 2008

□ Case Manager

Youthful Offenders Program, Westchester County Jail, NY, Jan 2006-Present

 Outreach Worker

Lexington Center for Recovery, New Rochelle, NY, 2005-2007

 Counselor

St John’s Riverside Hospital, New Focus Center, Yonkers, NY, 1996-2005

 Assistant Clinical Supervisor

Management Review Enterprise, Yonkers, NY, 2001-2003

 Assistant Drug Elimination Coordinator

Peekskill Pathways, Peekskill, NY, 1994-1996

 Senior Alcoholism Counselor/Outreach Worker/ Homeless Population

EDUCATION: SUNY, Empire State College, Hartsdale, NY

2000- 2002

Westchester National Council on Alcoholism and other Substance Abuse

1996- CASAC.

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