Substance Abuse Counselor

RITA PETERS

P.O.Box **** New York, N.Y. ***** Email: *****.******@*****.***

Daytime phone: 347-***-**** Evening phone: 929-***-**** PROFILE SUMMARY: Extensive leadership experience in the field of human services consistent with education, the ability to work administratively and/or in direct service.Over 20 years of experience working with drug-involved female offenders who come from low income, minority populations, also experienced in dealing with the Mental Ill modality.

EDUCATION:

2001-2003- Mercy College Dobbs Ferry, NY

Master of Arts

English ---Graduated Cum Laude

1992-1993 Mercy College Dobbs Ferry, NY

Bachelor of Science

Behavioral Science---Graduate Cum Laude, Dean’s List 1989-1992 Mercy College Dobbs Ferry, NY

Associate of Science

Liberal Arts

EXPERIENCE

Dec.2013-2018 West Midtown Medical Group New York, NY Substance Abuse Counselor-Head Counselor(Acting)

● Conduct client assessments and evaluations: develop and implement treatment plans for clients.

● Provide case management services for clients.

● Provide individual, group and family therapy, as necessary.

● Prepare, maintain and submit reports and clinical records as required.

● Participate in clinical staffing and team meetings.

● Make referrals and provide feedback to appropriate resource agencies.

● Provide crisis intervention when needed.

● Participate in staff developmental activities.

● Assist in training and education of other staff members, interns and students. 2012-2013 Argus Career Training Institute Bronx, NY Intake Coordinator

● Collaborate with court advocates connecting alternative to incarceration candidates to substance abuse treatment services

● Conduct intake interview and screening process (819 or 822)

● Input new intake information into company database and submit weekly reports 02/2012-07/2012 W.O.R.T.H-Women on the Rise Telling Her Story New York, NY Policy Specialist

● Lobbyist, Educator and Facilitator: bills that protect the rights of incarcerated/formerly incarcerated women, barriers that women face when reentering society, regaining custody of your children, knowing your rights on employment, housing barriers that exclude formerly incarcerated people from applying, and becoming an advocate in your community.

2004-2006 Mercy College Dobbs Ferry, NY

Adjunct Lecturer

● English/Writing in undergraduate curriculum

CERTIFICATES AND TRAINING

● Argus Career Training Institute, Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC -T)

● HIV/AIDS Certification

● Cultural Competency Training

● Proficient in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook)

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