Drug and alcohol/ behavioral health counselor
Resume:
Donna A. Woods **** S Constance ö Chicago, IL ****9
Cell: 773-***-**** Home: 773-***-**** **********@*****.***
Objective:
Seeking a position in the drug and alcohol case management field, which fosters growth, where I can apply my critical thinking, communication, practical skills and work with a diverse population of patients.
Work Experience:
04/16 – Present Mental Health/Chemical Dependency Counselor Presence St Joseph, Chicago, IL
Monitors patient condition and response to treatment and reports changes to Registered Nurse (RN)/Medical Doctor (MD) to assure optimal patient outcomes.
Offers psychiatric interventions based on assessed needs for patients with behavior related psychotic states, major depression, mood disorders, personality disorders, substance abuse, anxiety and dementia.
Participates in the development and implementation of therapeutic groups based on assessed needs of patient population.
Supports basic patient care and treatments that do not require licensure or advance training such as: basic Activities of Daily Living, ambulation per orders, assistance with complex care, vital signs and patient monitoring.
Performs technical procedures as needed and required by the team or patients assignment.
Monitors patients with special precautions, i.e. fall precautions, elopement, suicide precautions, seizure and other types of monitoring.
Performs patient rounds to assess status of patients and overall safety of the unit.
09/12- 04/16 Supervisor, Women’s Detox Haymarket Center, Chicago, IL
Assure quality of care by developing and interpreting company philosophies and standards of care; enforce adherence to all regulatory and state agencies; measure health outcomes against standards; make or recommend adjustments as necessary.
Ensure HIPAA compliance by maintaining client confidentiality and protecting confidential information (PHI).
Develops and maintains audit tool to hold staff accountable for established standards.
Assist with staff recruitment; ensure an orientation plan for new staff members, and provide timely feedback.
Evaluate counseling staff skill level and schedule in services/training as needed.
Schedule and assign counselors to admitting clients as well as coordinate daily group schedule.
Maintain performance standards of counseling staff by coaching, counseling, disciplinary actions, and completing annual performance evaluations.
In support of a healthy and successful experience, provide a compassionate environment to support clients and their families.
Maintain a cooperative relationship among health care teams by communicating information; responding to requests; building rapport; and participating in team problem-solving methods.
Act as liaison between the clinical and administrative functions to provide the highest quality care for each client on their assigned case load. Assists administration in providing quality programming in line with program mission and goals.
Work with the Clinical Director to assure appropriate utilization of the program and its resources in the best interest of each client.
Communicates and gains feedback from clients to assure that the clients are benefiting from treatment.
Assist counselors with setting up treatment plans for each client, in conjunction with the therapists.
Conduct process and educational groups for programming clients & detox clients when necessary.
Assists with community outreach projects, educational opportunities.
Complete necessary CEUs required to maintain clinical skill and knowledge.
04/10 – 09/12 Restorative Aid South Shore Rehabilitation and Care, Chicago, IL
(Transfer to sister facility)
Work alongside registered nurses as well as occupational and physical therapists, setting up necessary supplies and cleaning equipment and assisting as needed.
Assist with therapeutic exercises and occupational therapy.
Assist patients with active and passive range-of-motion exercises, and help them improve or maintain a certain level of mobility and other physical ability.
Document the participation of patients in scheduled therapy activities, their progress, and any difficulties.
Plan and coordinate activities to help patients improve.
Attend meetings to evaluate patient progress, and work with therapists and other nurses to consider further exercises and other therapeutic activities specific to each patient.
09/04 – 04/10 Restorative Aid Washington Heights Nursing Center, Chicago, IL
Work alongside registered nurses as well as occupational and physical therapists, setting up necessary supplies and cleaning equipment and assisting as needed.
Assist with therapeutic exercises and occupational therapy.
Assist patients with active and passive range-of-motion exercises, and help them improve or maintain a certain level of mobility and other physical ability.
Document the participation of patients in scheduled therapy activities, their progress, and any difficulties.
Plan and coordinate activities to help patients improve.
Attend meetings to evaluate patient progress, and work with therapists and other nurses to consider further exercises and other therapeutic activities specific to each patient.
Certified Nursing Assistant Washington Heights Nursing Center, Chicago, IL
Float to all units, as needed, performing nursing assistant patient care duties including: blood glucose monitoring, obtaining specimens, weights, and vital signs.
Hygiene care: bathing, toileting, grooming, dressing, hair, mouth, skin care.
Assist with feeding patients, mobility, and oral suctioning.
Assist nurse in prep for procedures, computerized chart documentation.
Maintain tidy patient rooms.
Perform care to patients whom can not care for themselves.
Provide emotional care and support when needed.
Other duties as assigned.
Certification:
Certified Drug and Alcohol Counselor (CADC)
Mentally Ill Substance Abuser (MISA) 1
Certified Nursing Assistant
In Training Adult College
Certified 63-01-01-045**
CPR Certified
Volunteer/ Service Work:
Alcoholics Anonymous selected speaker at Gateway Treatment Center, Roseland Hospital, Resurrection Recovery House for Women, Harvey 100 Club and Evans Avenue
Approved and Scheduled for a visit to Dwight Women’s Penitentiary
Active AA Sponsor
Education:
Chicago State University
Bachelor of Psychology
Kennedy King College
Associates Degree in Addiction Studies
References Available Upon Request
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