Professional Experienced Counselor
Resume:
John Cantrell
Simpson, IL **985
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OBJECTIVE
Work independently and with supervisors and co-workers to provide the best treatment modality for clients to achieve successful outcomes and continued recovery after treatment.
QUALIFICATION HIGHLIGHTS
Working knowledge of the 12-Core Competencies
Advanced interpersonal skills
Commitment to client needs
Strong communication skills
Personal and professional knowledge of addiction and its lifestyle
Personal and professional experience in overcoming recovery obstacles
Facilitates Seeking Safety Group (PTSD & SUD)
Facilitates Dialectic Behavioral Therapy Group (BPD & SUD)
Facilitates Mindfulness-Based CBT Groups
Facilitates 12-step Philosophy Groups
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor – Gateway Foundation – 2014 to present
Complete client assessment and treatment plans, develop discharge plans, conduct individual and group counseling sessions, document group discussion notes, maintain regular communications with client family members, probation officers, case workers and insurance providers, perform case management, client care monitoring, attend job specific training sessions, collect urine samples for drug testing, participate in staff operations meetings.
Recovery Coach – Haymarket Center Project Team – 2012 - 2014
Worked with high-risk clients during and after residential treatment in a 26-bed unit. Performed case management, facilitated individual and group counseling.
Case Aide – Haymarket Center Rapid Stabilization Program – 2011 – 2012
Oversaw clients daily activities, completed intakes/discharges, monitored medication, performed drug testing, documented chart compliance and maintained client logs, monitored emotional/mental and physical health of clients and provided appropriate referrals when needed.
John Cantrell con’t.
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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE CON’T.
House Manager – New Valentine Alano Club – 2009 – 2011
Oversaw day-to-day operations of Alano Club and 12-step meetings, was responsible for coordinating up to six recovering client daily activities including job searches, chores, family visits and 12-step maintenance. Reported to and received instructions from the Board of Directors.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Arts Psychology Major - 2015
Ashford University, San Diego, CA
Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC) – 2013
IAODAPCA – Chicago, IL
ACTIVE MEMBERSHIPS
Illinois Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Professional Certification Association (IAODAPCA)
Midwest Psychological Association
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