Teresa Ginebra

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305-***-**** Travelers Rest, SC 29690

ab9wl8@r.postjobfree.com

PROFESSIONAL SKILLS

More than 10 years of experience in outcome-based case management,

evaluation, counseling, and advocacy for at-risk populations . Spoken

fluency in English and Spanish . Knowledge of principles, methods, and

procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of physical and

mental disabilities and addiction recovery . Strong client interpersonal

communication skills, including conflict resolution, crisis intervention,

problem-solving, and career guidance . Facilitation of training workshops

and support groups

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Drug Court Case Manager,

2010-2012

South Florida Behavioral Health Network, Inc. Miami, FL, Miami-Dade County

Drug Court

. Managed a caseload of 35-55 adult female felony offenders mandated to

drug court

. Conduct intake-screening, assessment interviews (GAIN-I) and referrals

for clients

. Engage support systems as part of the treatment process in relation to

client's treatment plan

. Collaborate with treatment staff and legal team regarding ongoing

adjustment and care of each client

. Maintain contact with clients outside of court venue, to include home

visits and treatment centers

. Monitor and report overall treatment compliance and participation

regarding client to the court

Case Manager

2008-2010

Douglas Gardens Community Mental Health Center, Miami Beach, FL

. Provided comprehensive case management to 45-55 seriously and

persistently mentally ill adults

. Conducted case-management assessments for treatment plans based on client

information, history

. Develop and monitor treatment and service plans, based on knowledge of

available resources

. Respond to client emergency/crisis situations in professional

therapeutically indicated manner

. Visit clients' homes, workplaces, in-patient medical facilities, shelters

to ensure safety, compliance

Substance Abuse Counselor,

2007-2008

Community Education Centers, Inc. (CEC) Civigenics, Inc., Florida City, FL

. Managed caseload of 25 assigned male inmates, conducting individual and

group counseling sessions

. Maintained clinical documentation in accordance with department, state

and federal standards

. Presented the educational and other pedagogical components of the program

in a classroom setting

. Developed individual treatment plans and evaluated overall progress of

clients

. Participated in weekly clinical staff meetings and educational

conferences on chemical dependence

Vocational Case Manager / Diagnostic Evaluator,

2005-2006

Federation Employment and Guidance Services, Inc., (FEGS) WeCare Program,

New York, N.Y.

. Managed caseload of Welfare-to-Work participants, assessing personal

situations, capabilities, vocational strengths, and obstacles to

employment, facilitating transition to employment

. Developed, reviewed, and made recommendations for individual treatment

and employment plans

. Administered psycho-social, physical, and cognitive abilities exams to

clients in classroom setting

. Monitored, evaluated, and recorded client progress according to

measurable goals in treatment plan

Case Manager / Substance Abuse Counselor,

2002-2005

New Providence Women's Shelter, Project Renewal, Inc., New York, N.Y.

. Managed caseload of 15-30 chemically dependent, homeless women with

mental health disorders

. Facilitated twice-weekly individual counseling sessions and weekly

relapse-prevention groups, discussing domestic abuse, addiction,

homelessness, hopelessness and other obstacles to success

. Participated in weekly clinical case conferences with medical /

psychiatric staff

. Completed HRA 2000 applications and bio-psychosocial, providing

appropriate housing referrals

. Utilized crisis intervention skills in order to assist client towards

achieving objectives

Substance Abuse Counselor,

1998-2002

Transitional Treatment Program, Project Return Foundation, Inc., New York,

N.Y.

. Managed a caseload of 17-25 mandated male parolees/residents, devising

individual treatment plans

. Coordinated and provided individual and group counseling on a weekly

basis

. Developed curriculum and social policy for specialized and relapse-

prevention groups

. Mediated probation stipulations and concerns between clients and parole

officers

EDUCATION /TRAINING

Bachelor's Degree of Professional Studies in Human Services, Metropolitan

College of New York, New York, N.Y.

2002

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