Michael Leftwich
Far Rockaway, NY 11691
Tele: 347-***-****
Email: ****************@*****.***
Summary: A highly motivated with ambition who continues to achieve levels of excellence in all phases of providing counseling services. With ability to quickly understand the needs of clients and develop solutions to those needs. Can effectively communicate with all levels of administration and with client backgrounds. Lastly, can change priorities quickly without loss of momentum or quality. Seeking to join an organization that demands excellence and rewards accomplishments.
Experience:
New York City Addiction Treatment Services
822-Outpatient Services
● October 2012 to Present Primary Counselor
Alternative to incarceration Behavioral Change, Anger Management, Sex Offender, Recover Skills, Early Recovery Group Counseling sessions. Comprehensive Psychosocial Evaluation, Treatment Plans, Treatment Plans Reviews. Group/Individual Progress Notes
Coordinated services, Referrals, and Discharges.
Canarsie Aware 822-Outpatient Inc.
● October 2011 to September 2012 Case Manager
● Comprehensive Psychosocial Evaluation, Treatment Plans, Treatment Plans Reviews. Group/Individual counseling sessions, Group/Individual Progress Notes, Coordinated services, Referrals, and Discharges.
Palladia Inc
● August 2011 to October 2011 Internship Substance Abuse
Intakes, Screenings, Locater, Post Discharges, and Assessments. Charting, Group Counseling Sessions, Group/Individual progress notes.
SCO Family of Services
● March 2008 to July 2009 Senior Cook
Manage daily duties of other employees, Prepare weekly work schedules, Time sheets, and Daily logs of on job performances. Coordinate services and orders with various companies. Maintained freshness of perishable foods, Rotated stock and dry goods. Manage all foods preparation to the client’s diet.
DayTop Village Inc.
● April 2007 to January 2008 Food Services
Help prepare over six hundred meals daily. Preparation for the next day meals, rotation of perishable food, Rotation of stock and dry foods. Made sure proper freezer and refrigerator temperatures are at proper levels and sanitation duties of kitchen.
Education:
Outreach Training Institute
April, 2011 to September 2011
350 Hour CASAC-Training Program, 9/2011
Employment Program for Recovered Alcoholics
Certificate, of Graduation 2/2011
Rockefeller College, University of Albany
Principal Techniques of Motivational Interviewing. 5/2011
Principal Techniques of Facilitating TAGS 5/2011.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Relapse Prevention: Integrating Tobacco Use 5/2011
Principal Techniques for Facilitating Tobacco Awareness Groups TAGS. 5/2011
New York State Office Of Children and Family
Mandated Reporter Training 5/2011
HIPAA (42 CFR) Training 8/8/2011
Motivational Interviewing Training 8/2011
Motivational Writing Training 8/2011
Certified in CPR, First Aid, AED Training 1/2009
Food Handlers NYS ID# 201*-******
Please accept this cover letter in-part to my Resume for future employment with your company
My ability with consistent achievements to excelling becoming the best at whatever I strive towards has given me the drive to pursue excellence in every project I take on. I enjoy helping others and working as a team. I have the ability to multi-task when having to take on other job duties when needed. I am certified in CPR, AED, and First Aid Training. With these personal characteristics, along with my knowledge, experience, and willingness to learn, I believe will make me an excellent candidate for the position I am applying for. Thank you for your time in advance in consideration in this matter.
Thank You
Michael Leftwich