MARK MCKENZIE

*** ******* ****** #** *****, NY **454 Mobile 718-***-**** ac1ohr@r.postjobfree.com

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

Certified CASAC professional with 13 years of substance abuse counseling experience. Self-motivated and deadline driven professional with exceptional presentation, communication and problem solving skills. Proven leadership abilities and is able to facilitate individual and group sessions. Able to provide aspects of social work advocacy as well as being an excellent advocate for consumers with the ability to motivate consumers to reach for self- improvement, Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and HRA STARS

EDUCATION

Hunter College, Silberman School of Social Work, New York, NY

Master’s Candidate, MSW expected graduation 2018

Monroe College, Bronx, NY 2012

Bachelor of Business Administration with concentration in Health Services Administration

Professional Affiliation: Member of Alpha Eta Honor Society for Allied Health Professionals

The Resource Training Center, New York, NY

350 Hour Curriculum NYS Office of Alcoholism & Substance Abuse

Education & Training Provider Certification # ED0113

CASAC T Certificate #22370 *Mar 2008* CASAC obtained *NOV 2014*

WORK EXPERIENCE

Start Treatment & Recovery Centers, Brooklyn, NY (6/15-Present)

Methadone Maintenance Counselor

Offers substance abuse counseling utilizing a harm reduction model coupled with motivational interviewing techniques to support patient's self-efficacy and provide patient's with alternatives to continued illicit use and abuse.

Counseled clients, individually and in group sessions to assist in overcoming illicit substance dependencies, adjusting to life, and making changes that facilitates the recovery process

Developed client treatment plans based on client self-reporting, research, clinical experience, and client histories

Reports client progress in STARS reports

Heritage Health & Housing Inc., Bronx, New York (1/14-5/2015)

Substance Abuse Specialist

Offers substance abuse counseling and medical referrals to DHS and HASA populations throughout the facilities entire population.

Develop restorative services/support plans with residents

Completed and maintained accurate records and reports regarding the patients' histories, progress and services provided

Developed client treatment plans based on research, clinical experience, and client histories

Reviewed records and conferred with other health professionals to evaluate individuals' mental and physical condition and to determine their suitability for participation in specific programs

Beth Israel Medical Center, New York, NY (10/08-01/10)

Substance Abuse Counselor/Internship

Counseled clients, individually and in group sessions to assist in overcoming dependencies, adjusting to life, and making changes that facilitates the recovery process

Completed and maintained accurate records and reports regarding the patients' histories, progress and services provided

Developed client treatment plans based on research, clinical experience, and client histories

Reviewed and evaluated clients' progress in relation to measurable goals described in client’s

treatment and care plans

Independence/Narco Freedom, Bronx, NY (2/08-06/08)

Substance Abuse Counselor /Internship

Intervened as an advocate for clients who were mandated to the program through the court system and accompanied them to court

Acted as a liaison between the clients and their probation/parole officers and discussed their progress

Verified and faxed toxicology reports to probation/parole offices

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