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Home: 916-***-****• Cell: 916-***-**** • ac0jal@r.postjobfree.com SOCIAL WORKER • SUBSTANCE ABUSE COUNSELOR • PROGRAM COORDINATOR Objective: To become a member of a team that will value my over 15 years of human service experience to consistently empower and engage positive change in the lives of the clients we would service PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Sierra Vista Hospital • Sacramento CA, 95823 • 2012-present A mental health skilled nursing facility

Certified Substance Abuse Counselor

Consult and evaluate patients on various units for substance abuse disorders, Encourage individual treatment and outpatient discharge plans recommendations, Collaborate with case management, nursing, mental techs, therapeutic activity and psychiatry, Facilitate educational groups to address problem behaviors associated with substance use and co-occurring disorders, Apply mindfulness relapse prevention, cognitive behavior modification therapies. Efficient multitasking in a fast- pace critical care environment

Accomplishments

Educated on understanding psychosis to maintain a safe environment

Updated training on how to identify suicidal and homicidal risk factors

Obtained needed supervision hours to qualify for advancement as a Certified Alcohol and Drug counselor Saint John’s Program for Real Change • Sacramento, CA, 95826• 2012-2017 A vocational program for homeless women and children Intake Coordinator/Intern Case Manager/Senior Clinician Initial and ongoing intake, case management, and therapeutic assessments, Implemented and facilitated social skills educational, and client-centered process groups, Applied motivational, trauma -informed, evidence-based theoretical perspective, Promoted key concepts of individual recovery including hope, person empowerment, respect, social connection, self-determination and responsibility, Attended one on one and peer focused internship group in accordance with licensure supervision

Accomplishments

Consistent collaboration with CPS and STARS lead to intake increase by 20-25 percent

Developed various intake formatted documents to improve efficiency

Field Instructor for several University of Southern California post and under grad social work students

Access to various county databases, such as Homeless Management Information System (HMIS) and Sacramento County Department of Human Assistance Cal Win

Developed and Facilitated weekly leadership trainings for “Sister of Change” client volunteer program Crestwood Wellness and Recovery Center • Redding CA, 96002 • 2012-2012 A mental health skilled nursing facility

Mental Health Tech

Documented patients conditions and encouraged participation in therapeutic and recreational activities, Evaluated and modified client-centered treatment plans in collaboration with Service Coordinator, Co-monitored medication administered to reassure compliance, Adapted to respond to crisis

Accomplishments

• Continually trained on suicidal, homicidal risk assessments, crisis intervention, psychosis, and clients confidentiality rights

• Re-educated on how to engage and support clients during psychosis

• Developed working relationships

Sacramento Job Corps Health and Wellness • Sacramento CA 95832 • 2006-2010 A federally funded vocational and academic program for youth Trainee Employment Assistant Program Coordinator

Examined drug and alcohol abuse effects on mental health. Ongoing collaboration with Health and Wellness staff, Assumed responsibility for motivating and implementing client-centered orientation and treatment plans, Organized and conducted educational group sessions, Educated community on the negative impact of substance abuse in the workplace place to inspire prevention, Facilitated monthly, quarterly and new hire in-service trainings, Attended weekly pre-arrival multidisciplinary meetings

Accomplishments

Awarded “Employee of the Quarter” by Center Director

Obtained program assessment rating of 8.5 on scale 1-9 by Department of Labor consultant

Awarded “You make a Difference” and “Recognition” for participating in the Lean Six Sigma process to improve Departmental service efficiency

University Dialysis Incorporated • Sacramento CA 95814 • 2004-2005 A dialysis clinic in collaboration with UC of Davis Health Systems Medical Social Worker

Provided clinical services and case management to patients coping with chronic health conditions and grief and loss issues, Developed and sustained effective working relationships with multidisciplinary team, Recognized reliable assessment tools to address specific needs of a diverse population, Demonstrated knowledge of chronic and acute diseases with ability to communicate the impact to patients and their families, Recommended hospice referrals if needed, and performed home visits, Maintained a variety of complex and confidential files in accordance to federal and state guidelines Accomplishments

Obtained an above average job performance evaluation

Recognized as Social Worker of the month by the National Kidney Foundation

Facilitated sustainable working relationship

Preferred Family Healthcare • Saint Louis, Missouri 63118 • 2002-2004 A detoxification and inpatient substance abuse treatment facility Associate Substance Abuse Counselor/Residential Coordinator Motivated and referred previous detoxification clients to in-patient treatment, Operated from a strength based orientation in dealings with client, staff, and outside supportive services, Collaborated with state and government agencies to improve regulatory compliance, Made transparent operational and operational procedures to encourage sustainable capacity building, Administered departmental budget and submitted payroll to meet program’s financial objectives, Provided drug and alcohol counseling and crisis intervention services to clients, staff, families, Managed and supervised staff of up to 12 rehabilitation technicians

Accomplishments

Constructed a more sustainable detox program in collaboration with facility RN and Clinical Director.

Received above average job performance evaluation in the areas of dependability, professionalism, judgment and decision making by Agency Director

Established supportive sustainable working community relationships MERS GOODWILL INDUSTRIES • Saint Louis, Missouri 63103 • 2001-2002 A vocational rehabilitation organization for the disabled Clean Start Program Practicum Student/Job Coach

Organized program orientation, self-help workshops, and facilitated group counseling sessions, Assisted clients in preparing resumes, practicing interview skills, and completing applications, Coordinated special programs and services under the directions of the Director of Clinical Services and the Clean Start staff, Accompanied clients on the job training as needed Accomplishments

Selected by the professor to participate in the MERS Goodwill practicum program

The MERS Clinical Director approved proposal to develop and initiate a 10-week stress reduction workshop to support transitioning former female offenders participating in their half-way house program. 2

RELATED PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

October 2016, CBT-Components, Applications and Interventions, Part I & II, presenter Dr. Susan Barron, LCSW September 2016, Managing Dual Relationships and Maintaining Professional Boundaries, presenter Dr. Susan Barron September 2016, Community Service Options and Protocol, presenter Danny Moore, Esq February 2015, CPI Nonviolence Crisis Intervention Training January 2015, attended training on “The Interpersonal Neurobiology of Addiction,” presented by Jon Daily, LCSW, CADC II, Clinical Director of Recovery Happens.

October 2014, attended training on, “SUD Treatment: Considerations for Boys and Men of Color, A regional training event, Funded by The California Department of Health Care Services, presented by ONTRACK Program Resources, Inc. 2012-2014, Developer and Facilitator of weekly leadership training for “Sister of Change” a mentor volunteer program, Funded by Saint John’s Program for Real Change.

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January 2011, participated in Webcast, “Guide People toward Change: Spirit of Motivational Interviewing,” sponsored by SAMSHA, hosted by Homelessness Resource Center (HRC) January 2011, participated Webcast, “Creating a Culture of Supervision,” sponsored by Third Sector New England, www.tsne.org

June 2010, Prevention 101, attended workshop, “Community Prevention Initiative,” funded by the California Department of Alcohol and Drug Programs Sacramento, CA

October 2009, attended CAADAC & CFAAP Conference “Moving Beyond Tolerance: Creating a Multiculturally Competent Addiction Workforce, Sacramento, CA

September 2006, “Healthy Women, Health Lives Conference, Sacramento, CA EDUCATION

Achieved Graduate Level educational credits toward a Leadership degree, Saint Mary’s College of California, Moraga, California, 2006

Masters, Social Work, Washington University, Saint Louis, Missouri, 2002 Bachelors, Psychology, St Mary-of-the Woods College, Saint Mary-of-the Woods, Indiana, 1999 Certified Nursing Aide/GED, St. Louis Job Corps, Saint Louis, Missouri, 1984 REGRISTRATION/CERTIFICATE/INSURANCE/MEMBERSHIP

Associate Social Worker, (ASW) Registered with Board of Behavioral Sciences of California #ASW30608 Certified Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselor (CADC II) through California Association of Alcoholism Drug Abuse Counselors,

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Certificate of Course Completion, Introduction to Field Instruction, October 1, 2013 Healthcare Provider Service Organization Purchasing Group, Certificate of Insurance, Liability Insurance, 6/28/16-06/28/17 American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) Member #84732619 CPR Certificate of Completion, sponsored by American Red Cross, 3/11/2015 CPI, Nonviolent Crisis Intervention, Issued 2/18/15 NPI #179*******, Assigned on November 18, 2011

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