Certified Substance Abuse Counselor(I) - QP
Resume:
LORNA SIMMONS, CSACI
ac0bgc@r.postjobfree.com 919-***-**** 2067 White Pond Court, Apex, NC 27523
SUBSTANCE ABUSE COUNSELING QP & MSW CANDIDATE
Professional Summary: A Certified Substance Abuse Counseling Intern - Qualified Professional and MSW student with 4 years consumer support, advocacy, and case management experience in a variety of social services settings while working with diverse populations combined with 10+ years o f corporate experience providing for a broad, cross-functional spectrum of expertise.
KEY SKILLS
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Behavioral Health Group Counseling
Crisis Intervention Motivational Interviewing MATRIX Model Strengths-Based Therapy
Person-Centered Therapy Acceptance & Commitment Therapy
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE & ACHIEVEMENTS
CE TRAINING WORKSHOPS, Raleigh, NC 2017 to Present
Owner and Lead Facilitator
Develop and facilitate training workshops designed to meet continuing education hours for the purpose of certification/recertification in the mental health/substance abuse field.
Ensure training workshops are designed, structured, and delivered in a standardized manner and in compliance with NCSAPPB regulations.
Quickly achieve positive recognition in the professional community regarding course material/design, and delivery method.
HEALING TRANSITIONS, Raleigh, NC 2016 to 2017
Support Specialist and Case Manager (Intern)
Establish trust and rapport with the participants of the residential program while developing on-going recovery plans and providing necessary support to develop and attain goals of independent, recovered living.
Use motivational interviewing techniques to ensure positive human regard is communicated along with a strengths-based approach to problem-solving and challenge identification.
Provide homeless women who utilized the emergency overnight shelter for over thirty consecutive days with case management.
Act as liaison for Healing Transitions within the Homeless Initiatives Community.
Develop behavioral health improvement course materials and lead psychoeducational group sessions.
CLARITY CLINICAL COUNSELOR - ADJUNCT INSTRUCTOR, Raleigh, NC 2017 to 2017
Adjunct Instructor's Assistant
Grade assignments and formal research papers, providing student feedback while maintaining standards of professional ethics.
Provide students with guidance and technical assistance on course materials and referring them to appropriate support for research needs and writing skills improvement.
Work with students who struggled with academic writing proficiency raising grade point average from
86.5% to 91%.
LORNA SIMMONS ac0bgc@r.postjobfree.com 919-***-****
SULLIVAN MANAGEMENT, LLC, Columbia, SC 2010 to 2013
Senior Director of Support Operations
Recruit and hire Top Talent.
Provide Human Resource Support to employees, management, and owner.
Ensure policy compliance with federal and state laws/regulations.
Lead quarterly training courses for General Managers, Managers, and staff.
Work with District Managers to identify areas of opportunity and create a plan for improvement with specific goals, measurements, and timelines.
Reduce management turnover by 7% by introducing an evaluation, development, and reward system.
LIFELINK CHILD AND FAMILY SERVICES, Bradenton, FL 1999 to 2002
Social Worker and Family Advocate
Complete initial assessment of families' needs to identify and plan support to address issues.
Conduct regular in-home meetings/inspections with individuals and families to ensure they receive the support necessary to progress and achieve desired outcomes.
Lead a 19-week educational class to help build physical and emotional caring abilities through a range of practical activities.
Provide one-on-one counseling with parents.
Maintain accurate and up-to-date administration and caseload records, including progress notes and reports on all interactions.
Provide crisis intervention support and referrals.
Maintain the highest group parenting participation rate within the organization which led to reduced incidences of DCFS involvement.
EDUCATION & TRAINING
MSW Candidate, Widener University, Chester, PA (Expected September, 2019)
Clinical Trauma Focus
Bachelor of Arts, Human Development, Eckerd College, St. Petersburg, FL (1999)
High Honors Graduate
CERTIFIED SUBSTANCE ABUSE COUNSELOR (I) Wake Tech Community College, President's List
CERTIFIED CLINICAL TRAUMA PROFESSIONAL (C) International Association of Trauma Professionals
PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
National Association of Social Workers (NASW)
North Carolina Substance Abuse Professional Practice Board (NCSAPPB)
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