Experience Certified .Net Counselor Mental Health

Albert Lewis

Email: *********@********.***

Address: **** **** ******

City: Montgomery

State: AL

Zip: 36108

Country: USA

Phone: 334-***-****

Skill Level: Entry

Salary Range: $12,000

Willing to Relocate

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ALBERT LEWIS

3251 Duff Street Phone: 334-***-****

Montgomery, AL 36108 Email: *********@********.***

ADDICTION COUNSELOR

Compassionate, Nationally Certified Counselor specializing in addiction. Utilizes the Rogerian style of person-centered therapy to show patients that they have the power to change their behaviors and their lives. Well-versed in the 12-step theory of addiction recovery and relapse prevention as well as in the disease concept of chemical addiction. Currently working toward a Ph.D. in Psychology as well as LPC licensure.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

Addiction Counseling

One-on-One Counseling

Group Counseling 12-Step Theory

Aftercare Plans

Patient Assessment Record Keeping

Presentations

Rogerian Style Counseling

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

STATE OF ALABAMA, DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS, BIBB COUNTY, AL 2000

DRUG COUNSELOR

Provided one-on-one and group counseling to patients with drug addictions. Acted as a subject matter expert on addiction as a disease; provided professional insight on the subject to assist both staff and patients. Assisted Corrections Department staff as required.

Implemented the 12-step method of recovery and relapse prevention.

Monitored and described the behavior and thought patterns of addicted clients.

Developed aftercare plans to prevent relapse and ensure that treatment remained effective.

LIGHTHOUSE COUNSELING CENTER 1997 to 1998

DRUG COUNSELOR INTERN

Utilized the 12-step method of recovery and relapse prevention in one-on-one and small group counseling sessions to assist patients with overcoming the disease of drug addiction.

Provided one-on-one counseling to address the special needs and problems of individual clients.

Compiled lessons and seminars on the behavior and mental state of patients with chemical dependence and addiction for presentations in a group setting.

MEADHAVEN ADDICTIVE DISEASE PROGRAM 1998

DRUG COUNSELOR INTERN

Collaborated with a staff of certified counselors and other mental health professionals to provide counseling and guidance to patients with drug addictions.

MONTGOMERY COMPREHENSIVE ALCOHOL/DRUG TREATMENT CENTER 1987 to 1991

PRIMARY COUNSELOR 1

Performed a 50-hour practicum before being hired as a full-time primary counselor providing counseling for patients with drug and alcohol addictions.

Introduced patients to the theory of chemical addiction as a disease and the 12-step method.

Utilized the Rogerian style of counseling to help empower patients to become agents of their own recovery process.

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Ph.D. Candidate, General Psychology, Minor in Addictions, Capella University, Minneapolis, MN, Expected: 2014

Associate of Applied Science, Alcohol and Drug Counseling, Gadsden State Community College, AL, 1992

Master of Science, Psychology, Troy University, Montgomery, AL, 1986

Bachelor of Science, Psychology, Troy University, Montgomery, AL, 1980

Internship Training, 300 Hours, Lighthouse Counseling Center and Meadhaven Addictive Disease Program

DISTINCTIONS

Nationial Certified Counselor, Board for Certified Counselor

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