Steven Forsyth

St. Louis, MO ***** 314-***-****/314-***-****

ac1rsj@r.postjobfree.com

Certified Behavioral/Mental Health Counselor

20+ years of experience in counseling adults with multiple mental health issues

Exceptionally compassionate and articulate behavioral counselor, with strong expertise in managing addiction, chemical dependency, and developmentally disabled adults. Competently provides medication-assisted recovery, while providing counseling and group therapy. Extensive involvement working within homeless communities, missions, and centers, with success motivating and educating homeless individuals toward self-sustainment. Years of experience in direct contact professional care working with developmentally disabled adult clients. Bilingual (Spanish), with strong technical aptitude and the ability to collaborate with other professionals in seeking the best possible treatment for clients.

Highlights of Expertise

Individual & Group Counseling

JCAHO, CARF certifications

HIPPA - Affordable Care Act (ACA)

Addictions & Chemical Dependency

Developing Treatment Plans

Treatment Intake & Evaluation

Education

Master of Science, Addiction Counseling

Capella University, Minneapolis, MN - 2016

Bachelor of Arts, Spanish

University of Missouri, Columbia, MO

Chemical Dependency Counseling

University of Miami, Miami, FL

Professional Experience

Easter Seals Midwest, St. Louis, MO

Community Services Specialist, January 2012 – Present

Provide consistent, quality programming and direct support for the physical, health and behavioral needs of developmentally disabled adult clients. Document detailed behavioral data throughout shift and complete reports, service documentation and other required paperwork in an accurate and timely manner.

Train new employees in crisis intervention and managing client behaviors.

Manage difficult-to-handle clients to help them transition to less staff supervision.

Community Choice, Inc., St. Louis, MO

Direct Contact Professional, January 2008 - December 2011

Delivered home-based support to clients with psychiatric disabilities including assisting with household chores, personal hygiene, and recreational activities. Administered medication to patients in accordance to their specific medication schedules.

Trained other Direct Contact Professionals in crisis management and de-escalation.

Center for Life Solutions, St. Louis, MO

Counselor, January 2007 - January 2008

Hired as a Counselor for the Eastern District of Missouri’s Federal Aftercare Program for chemically dependent, court mandated program for adults with chemical dependency. Mentored 8-10 troubled adults and supported needs by providing daily one on one counseling services to over 50 clients.

Supervised individual client urinalyses and chemical patch changes in a sensitive and compassionate manner to minimize client discomfiture.

Joyce Meyer Ministries/St. Louis Dream Center Church,

Resident Counselor, January 2004 - December 2006

Supported the Men’s Substance Abuse Program by providing substance abuse counseling to dependent patients as a live-in house counselor. Participated in community outreach excursions in Spanish-speaking neighborhoods.

Taught English as a Second Language to transferred employees from NYC Ministry branch.

Additional Experience:

Resident Intern, St. Louis Dream Center Church

Resident Group Leader, The Starting Place, Pompano Beach, FL

Mental Health Counselor, Florida Medical Center Hospital, Ft. Lauderdale, FL

Healthcare for the Homeless, Sunshine Mission/St. Patrick’s Center, St. Louis, MO

Counselor, Center for Life Solutions

Licensure, Credentials & Professional Memberships

Credentials

Certified Associate Addictions Professional, (CAAP) #636a, Florida Certification

Provisional Licensed Professional Counselor in Missouri

Medication Assisted Recovery Specialist #8511

Advanced Mandt Training Certification

CPR/First Aid Certification

Missouri Department of Mental Health Medication Aide I License #27270

Missouri Class E Driver’s License

Professional & Community Involvement

American Counseling Association, member

American Psychological Association, member

Missouri American Counseling Association, member

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