Chemical Dependency Counseling
Resume:
Michelle Fortini
Certified Substance Abuse Counselor
Butler, PA 16001
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I am a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor with over twelve years experience seeking a position within a great Company I can grow with. I ambitiously achieved the opportunity to obtain a position as The Assistant Director within a treatment facility at the start of my career. I have extensive training, I'm highly qualified, dedicated and have what it takes to succeed. I'm a dedicated professional with 12 years of management within the Counseling Field. I feel through my knowledge and experience I have a lot to offer and am very ambitious in doing so. I am a leader and also a tram player. I know if given the opportunity I could become an asset to your team and Company. Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Work Experience
Counselor
Turning Point Services, Inc. - Franklin, PA
March 2019 to Present
I ran Clinical Morning Meetings for all the Counselors. Assigned Client caseloads to Counselors, Updated the daily Precerts and daily Client Counselor Ratios. I performed groups, sat in with the Executive Director to interview candidates for Counseling positions. Initiated changes and made great progress in transitioning the program into a structured environment. I also provided for outside resources to provide the Clients with the literature and rescources they needed to succeed in working their daily program. I created a library and donated books. Trained Counselors in the Celerity System, Managed and followed up with Counselors to ensure they were performing their daily job requirements. Oversaw new admissions and discharges, updated spreadsheets daily. Communicated with my team and helped with any issues that they may have had. Handled difficult Clients for the Counselors and provided updated informative progress notes. Handled Crisis Situations and took Initiative in solving problems and resolving conflict. Created new ways to improve the quality of Treatment. Provided new therapeutic techniques and managed all Clients concerns. I assisted the Executive Director directly in all daily job duties and responsibilities. I went above and beyond in what was asked of me. I am a positive, ambitious and very goal oriented Professional who has great passion in helping others. I am a leader and am great at motivating others while providing positive reinforcement and encouragement. Substance Abuse Counselor
Davis Archway - Butler, PA
December 2018 to January 2019
Supported and counseled clients with drug and alcohol addiction. Conducted individual and group therapy sessions within an inpatient treatment facility for men in addiction.
Created and reviewed master treatment and discharge plans for each client. Documented all clients information including service plans, treatment reports and progress notes. Evaluated patients to determine potential need to transfer to specialized inpatient mental health facilities.
Performed life skills, lecture, team building, peer encounter and relapse prevention groups. Case consults.
Insurance reviews
Coordinated with multiple outside agencies in compliance with probation, parole, drug court and insurance regulations.
Handled and processed new admissions.
Nursing Assistant - Per Diem
Don Services - New Castle, PA
July 2016 to January 2019
Performed excellent in home health care services to a broad spectrum of clients Arrange medication and reminded patients to take each according to the correct scheduled times. Prepared healthy meals to meet nutritional needs.
Gave showers and bed baths, performed clients daily ADL's. Trained and skilled in the safety of transferring clients. Trained In CPR.
Qualified to perform First Aide.
Home Maker
Self Employed - Ridgway, PA
February 2013 to April 2016
Took care of my mother during the duration of her illness and last days of her life. Intake Coordinator
Salvation Army Harbor Light - Pittsburgh, PA
May 2008 to March 2013
Performed all intakes and assessments in an inpatient rehabilitation setting for male clients. Assured safety of the Facility by processing and completing full back ground checks on all clients prior to admission.
Coordinated with multiple outside agencies on a daily basis. Performed daily groups.
Case management.
Completed all Intake notes, progress notes and charting Assistant Director
Miracle House Recovery Centers - Ventura, CA
January 2002 to January 2013
Assisted Program Director by overseeing all supervision of both staff and clients within an inpatient facility for women in addiction
Facilitated staff meetings to ensure and closely monitor treatment plans, group performance and overall client progress.
Handled all intake procedures and paperwork.
Coordinated with multiple outside agencies through compliance of probation, parole and insurance regulations.
Monitored all daily medication distribution.
Developed treatment plans and goal objectives for each individual client. Performed individual counseling sessions.
Supervising Substance Abuse Counselor
Action Family Counseling - Santa Paula, CA
February 2003 to March 2005
Supported and counseled clients with drug and alcohol in an inpatient facility for teenagers with addiction and behavioral issues
Supervision of all staff
Individual counseling sessions
Group therapy
Referred clients to other programs and community agencies to enhance treatment processes Developed comprehensive treatment plans that focused on accurate diagnosis and behavioral treatment of problems.
Created individualized discharge planning
Education
None in License and Certification
California Medical and Technical College - Riverside, CA 2001
Skills
Case management. (10+ years), documentation (10+ years), DSM (10+ years), goal oriented (10+ years), therapy (10+ years), Case Management, Counseling, Management, Mental Health, Microsoft Office, problem solving, 12 (10+ years)
Awards
Honors Graduate
December 2001
Graduated top of my class with a 4.1+ GPA
Community Leader, Volunteer Catholic Charities in Butler PA May 2017
I was nominated and chosen to be in the Calendar, Poster and Newspaper for Catholic Charities in Butler for setting a great example as a Single Successful Mother who contributed to the community. I sat with reporters, had my picture taken, as well as compliments of how nice I kept my home and pictures of my home were also taken and my story was shared to inspire other Single Mother's that they can do what they set out to do in life and truly succeed. Validictorian
November 2001
I graduated top of my class with honors. I made the graduation speech and am very proud of how hard I worked to make this happen
Certifications/Licenses
Certified Substance Abuse Counselor
CAADE California Certification Board
RW0220
CPI Crisis Prevention Institute Inc.
Crisis Intervention Training
Certified Through the California Board of Alcohol and Drug Counseling Additional Information
SKILLS:
Case Management, Clinical Documentation, Developing Innovative Treatment Plans and Objectives, Crisis Intervention,
Extensive DSM-IV knowledge, Detail and Goal Oriented, Intensive Individual and Group Counseling, Case Consultation, Biopsychosocial Assessments, Admissions, Discharge Planning, Counselor
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