To Whom It May Concern:

This letter is to express my interest in a position within your

organization. Based on my skills in communication and writing, I am

confident that I would be a great addition to your team. I have been

involved working in the Human Service field over 12 years. I believe in

what I do make a difference.

You will find a copy of my resume for your review. I look forward hearing

from you to possible discuss an opportunity of employment with you.

Thank you in advance for your time and consideration in reviewing my

resume.

Respectfully

Lisa Lesesne, MHS

LISA LESESNE

957 Carver Street

Philadelphia, Pa. 19124

215-***-****

Summary

To obtain a challenging position with a progressive organization that is

willing to recognize and reward initiative, hard work and significant

contribution with opportunities for career growth and advancement.

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EMPLOYMENT

Northwest Human Services, Philadelphia, PA, January 2010 - present

Counselor: Supervise and facilitate individual, group, provided quality

assurance in all aspect of care in an inpatient setting for methadone

maintenances program, maintain regular communication with probation

officers/parole offices, and FIR case managers, oversee the development of

treatment transition plan, updates and complete paperwork at timely manner.

Assist program manager and clinical supervisor with daily functions of

program activity as needed, conduct weekly staff meeting, crisis

interventions.

Riverside Care, Philadelphia, PA, March 2010- December 2010

Part-time Counselor: Supervise and facilitate individual and group

counseling sessions, consult with social agencies, courts, and managed care

organizations in planning to meet the needs of clients and assist in

utilizing city resources for the clients that attend the

Intensive/Outpatient Program

Northwest Human Services, Philadelphia, PA, March 2009 -January 2010

Orientation Specialist: Oversee orientation with new clients entering

methadone maintenance/drug free program. Complete bio-psychosocial history

and initial aftercare plans. Provide information for community services to

clients that are in need of services. Attend weekly staff meetings and

participate in continuous quality improvement subcommittee.

Riverside Care, Philadelphia, PA, October 2008 - March 2009

Counselor: Supervise and facilitate individual and group therapy to clients

in the forensic system. Prepare and compete Forensic Intensive Recovery

monthly reports, complete psychosocial assessments. Comprehensive, and

update treatment plans. Attend weekly staff meetings and supervision. Check

Medical Assistant eligibilities.

EMPLOYMENT cont'd

NHS of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA, July 2007 - October 2008

Counselor: Supervise and facilitate individual sessions, group therapy, and

family psychotherapy to clients in Intensive Outpatient Methadone

Maintenance Program. Complete monthly PCPC reviews, develop and update

master treatment plans. Complete treatment update assessment and case

conference notes. Attend weekly staff meetings and implement and document

monthly peer

review. Prepare weekly reports for court mandated clients, and complete all

paperwork as require for case records. Maintain monthly peer review

statistics.

Kirkbride Treatment Center, Philadelphia, PA, June 2003 - July 2007

Therapist: Maintain coordinated system of patient progress notes; conduct

weekly individual sessions, weekly primary therapy group, and weekly

addiction education groups. Maintain treatment plans and updates; attend

daily staff meeting and weekly supervision. Complete PCPC evaluations.

Supervises the

Methadone Maintenances unit for women, to ensure procedures and policy are

govern develop and implement documents for the unit.

Program and Counseling, Norristown, PA, September 2002 - January 2003

Case Manager/Care Coordinator Supervisor: Evaluate appropriately placement

for clients that meet the eligibility for inpatient treatment services.

Oversee the follow-up care and coordinating aftercare plans. Supervise a

team of three case managers, reviewing funding sources in order for client

care to be provided for. Conduct weekly supervision and monthly staff

meetings. Meet monthly with the county office, for all policy and procedure

changes.

Correctional Medical Services, Wilmington, DE, April 2000 -September 2002

Counselor: Maintain coordinated system of clients charts; progress notes

case consultations and monthly summaries. Provide case management

services; work directly with probation and parole offices to clients in the

boot camps segment to ensure compliances. Conduct weekly primary group and

monthly individual sessions. Conduct relapse prevention educational

seminars.

Genesis II, Philadelphia, PA, April 1992 - September 1995

Counselor/Intake Coordinator

Maintain coordinated system of clients' progress notes. Provide case

management and other social services. Conduct individual monthly sessions

and weekly group session. Conduct educational seminars and provide relapse

prevention workshops. Screen clients for possible admission to program.

Attend weekly staff meetings, and case consultations. Work directly with

probation and parole department.

Computer literate in the following areas; Word Perfect, Microsoft Office

and Email. PCPC certified.

EDUCATION

Lincoln University, Philadelphia, PA., August 2000 - May 2003

Master of Human Services

NationalSchool of Health Technology, Philadelphia, PA, September 1980 -

March 1982

Associate of Applied Science in Business

PROFESSIONAL TRAINING

PeerLeadershipAcademy, Philadelphia, PA, September 2009 - January 2010

Certificate of Completion

VOLUNTEER SERVICE

Parent Teacher Association, RandolphCareerAcademy, Philadelphia, PA

President, September 2008 - June 2009

PeerLeadershipAcademy, Philadelphia, PA

Chair/Coordinator for MLK Day of Service, February 2011

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Windows, Word, Word Perfect, Email

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