Rosalie Parsons

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

City: Little Hocking

State: OH

Zip: 45742

Country: USA

Phone: 740-***-****

Skill Level: Experienced

Salary Range: $35,000

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Educational Background:

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Rosalie M Parsons

29742 Houston Road Phone: 740-***-****

Little Hocking, Ohio 45742 Cell: 740-***-****

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Professional Summary

Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor (LCDC III, Ohio) / Alcohol and Drug Counselor (ADC, WV) focused on building positive rapport with a diverse range of clients who are struggling with addiction, while motivating them to develop healthy coping mechanisms. Adept at facilitating both individual and group therapy sessions to help participants overcome obstacles.Trained in addictive, behavioral and psychological issues, with extensive knowledge of diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation. Strong background in the social services and criminal justice fields, with an in-depth knowledge of the court system. Personable, proactive, critical thinker who is detail-oriented with superior time management and interpersonal skills.

Passionate about continuing education through seminars, training programs, and research.

Core Qualifications

* Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor * Level of Service/Case Management Inventory

(LCDC III (Ohio) (LS/CMI) trainer/user

* Alcohol and Drug Counselor (ADC, WV) * Biopsychosocial assessments

* DSM-IV knowledge * Court procedures familiarity

Experience

Chemical Dependency Case Manager/Counselor, 10/2008 - Current

Mid-Ohio Valley Day Report Center - Parkersburg, WV

* Assessed and wrote treatment plans and progress notes for each client assigned to caseload.

* Referred clients to outside social service providers to address psychiatric and personal issues not offered by this agency.

* Built positive rapport with law enforcement officers, court officials and community service agencies.

* Diagnosed clients using DSM-IV criteria.

* Trained new hires on the Community Corrections Information System (CCIS), general use of the Level of Service/Case Management Inventory (LS/CMI), and Case Management procedures.

* Conducted individual counseling sessions to address physical, mental, social and emotional problems caused by substance abuse.

* Pursued ongoing education and training opportunities to further develop professional skills.

* Selected and recommended new instructional materials for use in the Theft Prevention Program.

* Attained LS/CMI Trainer certification.

* Attained Alcohol and Drug Counselor (ADC) Certification.

* Attained license in Ohio: LCDC III (Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor III)

Chemical Dependency Counselor, 01/2008 - 03/2008

SEPTA Correctional Facility

* Completed documentation for all clients attending group sessions.

* Assessed and wrote treatment plans and weekly progress notes for each client assigned to caseload.

* Administered discipline appropriately and set limits for behavior.

* Diagnosed clients using DSM-IV criteria.

* Developed case files and treatment plans under the supervision of the facility's clinical psychologist.

* Pursued ongoing education and training opportunities to further develop professional skills.

Chemical Dependency Counselor: Juveniles, 06/2006 - 11/2006

Southern Ohio Solutions, Inc. - Marietta, Ohio

* Administered discipline appropriately and set limits for behavior.

* Implemented therapeutic plans for each child and recorded child's progress in case file.

* Built positive rapport with law enforcement officers, court officials and community service agencies.

* Communicated regularly with family members during the treatment process.

* Referred family members to outside support options to help them cope during times of increased stress.

* Communicated with local agencies, schools, and courts regarding client involvement and attendance in programs.

* Attained Chemical Dependency Counselor Assistant (CDCA) certification.

Case Manager I, 05/2005 - 06/2006

Westbrook Health Services, Inc

* Interviewed and assessed new clients as added to caseload.

* Diagnosed clients using DSM-IV criteria.

* Worked with clients with co-occurring disorders.

* Referred clients to outside social service providers to address psychiatric and personal issues.

* Completed documentation for all clients on caseload.

Education

March, 2004 Ohio University - Athens, OH

Bachelor of Science Communication Studies: Organizational Communication

Coursework in Psychology, Sociology, Criminal Justice, Statistics, Interpersonal Communication, and Conflict

Management.

Academic Achievements:

* Gamma Pi Delta, Non-traditional Lifetime Achievement

* Outstanding Student Honor Society, Lifetime Achievement

* Selected to present an undergraduate dissertation to the Organization for Communication, and Gender, 2003

March, 2002 Washington State Community College - Marietta, OH

Associate of Arts Liberal Arts

Coursework in Business Writing, Psychology (entry level), and Microeconomics.

Accomplishments

* Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor (LCDC III), Ohio

Expires: September 30, 2013

* Alcohol and Drug Counselor (ADC), WV Expires: September 30, 2013

* Level of Service/Case Management Inventory (LS/CMI) User Trainer Expires: April 6, 2013.

* Chemical Dependency Counselor Assistant (CDCA), 2006 - 2012

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