Lee Brown
*** ***** *. ****** ***. A*, Lake Worth, FL 33460
********@*****.*** 561-***-****
Qualifications Profile
Dynamic counseling and case management professional with almost 20 years of extensive working experience in various types of substance treatment modality.
•Proven capacity in dispensing leadership duties pertinent to a more productive execution of treatment programs.
•Demonstrate solid management and interpersonal communication skills in addressing issues within organizations and establishing mutually beneficial relationships with patients.
•Well-versed in all aspects of facilitating case management, counseling programs, and adult education.
•Proficient in dispensing administrative duties necessary for conducting efficient staff supervision and program management and development.
•Possesses extensive academic preparation in the field of sociology and substance abuse counseling.
Education and Training
Bachelor of Science in Sociology – State University of New York College at Oneonta, Oneonta, NY, 2004
Associate/Applied Science in Alcohol and Substance Abuse Counseling – Sullivan County Community College, Loch Sheldrake, NY, 1997
Professional Experience
Royal Life Centers- Royal Detox Pahokee FL
Therapist- March 2016-Present
Provided educations and therapeutic groups to individuals in a residential detox setting
Sunrise Detox, Lake Worth, FL
Counselor, July, 2013 – 2016
Direct all aspects of training and development for staff at new facilities as part of the Travelling Development Team.
Key Achievements:
•Earned distinction for efficiency in accomplishing training objectives within designated period of time.
•Commended for excellent work in supervising staff and monitoring their professional development in congruence with organizational objectives.
•Developed excellence in the field of counseling services.
South Bay Correctional Facility, South Bay, FL
Counselor, April, 2013 – July 2013
Responsible for providing assistance to inmate education programs by monitoring adult education classes.
McPike ATC, Utica, NY
Counselor, May, 2010 – March, 2013
Responsible for managing concepts and making documented reports to insurance companies and other legal and referral agencies.
Key Achievements:
•Successfully garnered multiple awards for excellent services to clients and co-workers.
Phoenix House Foundation, South Kortright, NY Counselor, June, 2009 – June, 2010
Responsible for supervising both clinical and non-clinical staff to ensure smooth operations of a 100-plus bed therapeutic community in collaboration with legal and other referral agencies.
Otsego County Chemical Dependencies Clinic, Oneonta, NY Case Management, September, 1999 – June, 2009
Performed individual and group counseling in regular and intensive outpatient settings
Key Achievements:
•Played a key role in developing effective treatment plans for patients with individual needs.
•Commended for successfully ensuring compliance of clients with legal mandates in collaboration with probation and parole departments.
•Earned distinction for excellence in job performance and commitment to the organization as proven by nearly a decade of faithful service.
The Recovery Center, Monticello, NY
Community Residence Counselor, June, 1996 – September, 1999
Responsible for treatment planning, orienting clients on Self-Help Recovery programs, and transporting them to and from various appointments, self-help meetings, and recreational outings
Key Achievements:
•Commended for outstanding work in spearheading the Adolescent Treatment Program and Intensive Outpatient Program.
•Made crucial contributions in the planning and execution of client transition to sober living environment though the sober housing program.
A.O. Fox Memorial Hospital, Oneonta, NY
Shipping and Receiving Clerk, June, 1981 – June, 1995
Responsible for ensuring timely distribution of all medical supplies and overseeing warehouse activities
Facilitated proper shipping procedures and delivery protocols
Supervised multiple warehouse staff and ensured their timely deliveries of time-critical supplies.