LAURA S JOHNSON
Memphis, TN *8118
Phone 901-***-****
Email: ********@*****.***
Objective
To obtain a responsible position where my skills and knowledge will have valuable application
Experience
Catholic Charities/Dozier House Treatment Facility (10/2012-Current)
Memphis, TN
Provide safe environment for dual-diagnosed residents. Monitor facility for safety and quality assurance. Make decisions on as-needed basis when necessary. Perform duties as assigned according to Policies and Procedures.
Foundation Associates (2004-2010)
Memphis, TN
Residential Manager (Promotion 2007)
Residential Counselor
Provided safety and care for dual-diagnosed consumers. Facilitated groups, observed and documented daily behaviors, transported clients to Twelve-step meetings and other outside curriculum to enhance the treatment process, provided 1:1 attention when needed, consulted therapist and/or treatment team, and made team aware of any information necessary for support of the consumer. Areas of responsibilities also included but were not limited to: various reports, budgeting of household finances, and preparation for state inspections. Various trainings attended including Cognitive Behavioral Training, Motivational interviewing, HIV/AIDS Training, and Health Care Training with focus on HIPPA/Confidentiality.
Project WIT (2000 – 2003)
Memphis, TN
Monitor/Counselor
Documented daily journals for each client, provided 1:1 counseling for clients, collaborated with clients to develop treatment plans, made referrals to community resources, scheduled and provided transportation and met with probation officers to provide information on clients progress or lack of progress while adhering to HIPPA and confidentiality policies.
Synergy Foundation (1997-2000)
Memphis, TN
Rehabilitation Technician
Assisted Counselors with Intake Monitored daily schedule, accompanied residents to
community events, monitored building and grounds. Facilitated groups and performed
duties as assigned.
Education:
Argosy University (expected graduation 2013) Psychology Major with minor in Counseling Southwest Community College (1995) Certification in Substance Abuse Counseling
Calvary Street Ministry /Homeless Case Manager Internship (1995)
Memphis Urban League Computer Training Center (1991)
Memphis Vocational Technical School (1988) Office Procedures
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