RON HOOD, CASAC (***) ***- **** evpd3d@r.postjobfree.com

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

• Counseled patients individually and in group sessions, to assist in overcoming dependencies, adjusting to sobriety, and making transitional steps toward reintegration into society and family

• Responsible for the maintenance of accurate records and reports regarding the patients' histories and progress, services provided, and other required information in accordance with OASAS and JCAHO standards

• Developed patients’ treatment plans based on assessment utilizing motivational interviewing techniques, and clinical experience

• Member of the Inter-Disciplinary Team responsible for the approval of the initial treatment plan and utilization reviews

• Reviewed and evaluate patients’ progress in relation to measurable goals described in treatment and care plans

• Interviewed patients, reviewed records, and conferred with other professionals to evaluate individuals' mental and physical condition, and to determine their suitability for participation in a specific program

• Intervened as advocate for patients to resolve emergency problems in crisis situations

• Provided patients or family members with information about addiction issues and about available services and programs, making appropriate referrals when necessary

• Modified treatment plans to comply with changes in patient status

• Coordinated counseling efforts with mental health professionals and other health professionals such as doctors, nurses, and social workers

• Responsible for supervision and in-service training for clinical staff

• Community outreach substance abuse education on prevention at local schools, prisons and churches

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

North General Hospital New York, NY 03/2009-07/2010

Senior Substance Abuse Counselor

• Responsible for the supervision of CASAC interns

JNS Counseling Services, Inc. Brooklyn, NY 05/2008-10/2008

Clinical Director

• Responsible of oversight of clinical and administrative staff for an 822 OASAS clinic

• In charge of reviewing and auditing patient records in accordance with OASAS Regulations

• Development of referral sources and networking with other substance abuse administrators

NYANA/NYC Dept of Probation New York, NY 05/2007-05/2008

Substance Abuse Counselor

• Responsible for the assessment and referrals for probationers challenged by substance abuse

• Coordination and follow up of treatment referrals

• On site counseling for probationers and family members

• In service trainings for probation officers on substance abuse and criminal behavior

Mount Vernon Open Door Mt Vernon, NY

Senior Counselor 03/2003-05/2007

Counselor 06/1997-08/03

• Responsible for supervision of day program

New York Presbyterian Hospital New York, NY 08/2002-03/2003

Senior Counselor

• Responsible for supervising evening adult program and adolescent treatment services on an outpatient basis

• Substance abuse education for the STAR program on site

St Luke’s Roosevelt Hospital (Smithers) New York, NY 09/1996-06/1997

CASAC Internship

EDUCATION

John Jay College of Criminal Justice New York, NY Present

101.1 Credits towards Bachelor of Science in Forensic Psychology

New York State CASAC Credential 2012

Medical Lab Techniques Certification

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