Telisha N. Allen
**** ******** *****, ****** *******, GA 30127* 770-***-***** *********@*****.***
Post University: Masters Human Services / Clinical Counseling (currently enrolled)
Bachelors of Arts: Sociology/ Social work (2003)
Experience:
Cobb/Douglas Community Services Board
Community and Social Services Technician 12/12-Present
Provided behavioral health assistance in the form of group facilitation, crisis intervention and
treatment planning. Current applicant with NAMA. Completed over 40 hours of Essential Learning
related to gender specific intervention and substance abuse.
• Provide gender specific services to adult substance abuse population
• Provide crisis intervention and management to residential facility participants
• Update MICP in accordance with CARF and APS
• Update treatment plans to identify and correlate with treatment goals
• Provide cognitive behavioral techniques to address cognitive distortions
• Facilitate substance abuse related groups to include Gorski Relapse Prevention, matrix
model relapse prevention and co-occurring disorders .
• Facilitate pyscho-educational groups to include Anger Management and Codependency
The Center for Family Resources
Short term Housing Case manager 09/09-09/11
Provided comprehensive case management services in order to assist homeless families develop
residential stability
• Assisted clients in setting goals, identifying and accessing needs
• Provided crisis management to all emergency needs of clients
• Provided basic assessments upon intake
• Monitored the implementation of supportive services by outsourced services providers
• Assisted in treatment team meetings
• Conducted weekly individual counseling
Girls Incorporated
Outreach Facilitator 08/08-09/09
Facilitated programs to school aged children and adults in the Cobb County area concerning public
health issues
• Facilitated outreach programs to local area schools
• Served as agency representative at local community collaborative
• Served on Latina Initiative team to ensure all demographics were represented
Lexington/Richland Alcohol and Drug Council 01/08-08/08
Case manager/Adolescent Counselor, CACP
Served as case manager for adolescents lacking life skill development. Assist youths by conducting
individual and group counseling. Work with at-risk youth currently on probation or preparing to leave
a youth correctional facility. Current Candidate for Addictions Counseling Certification
• Conducted staffings with appropriate staff members and juvenile justice departments
• Provided accurate substance abuse diagnosing using DSM IV Manual
• Completed assessments and develop individual treatment plans
• Conducted individual counseling sessions using various methods of therapy
• Provided crisis management