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**** ****** ****** #****, *********, Louisiana 70506 • Home: 337-***-**** • Cell: 337-***-**** • ac96a3@r.postjobfree.com

Individual who is open to new challenges and opportunities. Learns quickly and enjoys being part of a dynamic team. Hardworking and able to work long hours and motivated to get the job done with little direction.

Service-oriented

Takes direction well

Goal-oriented

Conflict resolution

Crisis Intervention

Strong interpersonal skills

Public speaking ability

Reliable

Mental Health

Rehabilitation

Counselor, 07/2019 to Current

Integrated Wellness Clinic – Lafayette, LA

Trained in substance abuse, co-occurring disorders and its effects and issues on mental health Worked collaboratively with other mental health professionals to provide consistent care and minimize diversion

Assessed patient behavior, moods and other responses to determine correct diagnosis and devise treatment plans

Applied array of different methodologies to assist patients with therapy Displayed sensitivity to cultural and linguistic needs of clients and families served Developed goal-oriented psychoeducational and activity therapy to improve clients' level of functioning

Conducted therapeutic individual and family therapy sessions Observed and monitored client behavior and responses to treatment Managed caseload of patients with substance dependence and co-occurring Axis I and Axis II disorders

Guided clients in effective therapeutic exercises integrated from Cognitive Behavior Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

Kept abreast of new and developing information in mental health field by regularly attending professional conferences and workshops

Consulted with and trained highly skilled mental health and medical staff Communicated closely with other counselors to devise programs and activities based on developmental and academic levels

Certified Addiction Counselor, 04/2019 to 06/2019

Woodlake Addiction Recovery/Acadiana Recovery Center – Lafayette, LA Provided counseling and support to clients with drug and alcohol abuse issues. Displayed sensitivity to cultural and linguistic needs of clients and families served. Facilitated group and individual therapy in outpatient setting. Guided clients in effective therapeutic exercises integrated from Cognitive Behavior Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT).

Completed required documentation in timely manner. Developed individual treatment goals based on history and diagnosis. Provided comprehensive case management services, including creating treatment plans and connecting clients and families to appropriate resources. Developed goal-oriented psychoeducational and activity therapy groups to improve clients' level of functioning.

Observed and monitored client behavior and responses to treatment. Facilitated smooth discharge by encouraging and reassuring clients throughout transitions. Clinical Assistant, 03/2019 to 04/2019

Woodlake Addiction Recovery/Acadiana Recovery Center – Lafayette, LA Aided in the everyday case management of counselor's caseloads. Interacted with customers professionally by phone, email or in-person to provide information and direct to desired staff members.

Kept physical files and digitized records organized for easy updating and retrieval by any team member with access.

Managed smooth processing of counselors paperwork to support office productivity. Answered and managed incoming and outgoing calls while recording accurate messages for distribution to office staff.

Office Manager, 08/2018 to 03/2019

Woodlake Addiction Recovery/Acadiana Recovery Center – Lafayette, LA Oversaw appointment scheduling and itinerary coordination for both clients and personnel. Handled all incoming business and client requests for information. Established efficient workflow processes, monitored daily productivity and implemented modifications to improve overall effectiveness of personnel and activities. Developed and implemented office management procedures, increasing training efficiency, team productivity and accuracy.

Solved problems timely and effectively, ensuring customer satisfaction. Analyzed and solved multi-faceted problems that effected executive leaders and business initiatives.

Increased team productivity by reorganizing office supplies and protocols. Mental Health Technician, 06/2017 to 08/2018

Acadiana Recovery Center/Woodlake Sober Living – Lafayette, LA Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress and concerns. Responded appropriately to the physical, emotional and developmental needs of patients. Performed clerical duties, such as word processing, data entry, answering phones and filing. Reported any unusual circumstances in the patients' condition or environment. Collects patient specimens and data.

Trained in substance abuse, co-occurring disorders, and the effect of employment and housing issues on mental health.

Substitute Teacher, 09/2014 to 05/2017

Getshamane Christian Academy – Lafayette, LA

Provided instructions, managed the classroom environment, and promoted student learning in the absence of the regular classroom teacher.

Implemented teacher lesson plans, assigned student class work and homework, and maintained classroom control and discipline.

Completed daily report or evaluation to communicate any pertinent information resulting from the day's events.

Environmental Service Worker, 06/2015 to 12/2015

University Hospital and Clinics – Lafayette, LA.

Accepted accountability for all assigned building keys, master keys and access cards. Maintained sanitary residents' and program rooms.

Used chemicals and other cleaning equipment in a proper, safe and responsible manner. Verified that all storage areas and carts were clean and organized. Transported cleaning products and equipment to and from the utility rooms. Home Health Care, 11/2014 to 12/2015

Alternative Home Care – Lafayette, LA

Responded appropriately to the physical, emotional and developmental needs of patients. Obtained information about clients' medical history, drug history, complaints and allergies. Helped patients move in and out of beds, baths, wheelchairs and automobiles. Scheduled and accompanied clients to medical appointments. Maintained a clean, healthy and safe environment.

Followed safe lifting techniques and individual resident lifting instructions. Documents objective data and routine aspects of patient care. Reported any unusual circumstances in the patients' condition or environment. Helped residents programming goals and increase their independence. Performed direct patient care aimed at increasing comfort, psycho, social and spiritual well-being by providing assistance with personal hygiene, physical comfort, nutrition, elimination, prevention of skin breakdown, rehabilitation and safety.

Certified Addiction Counselor, 11/2011 to 09/2012

Acadiana Cares – Lafayette, LA

Trained in substance abuse, co-occurring disorders, and the effect of employment and housing issues on mental health.

Observed and monitored client behavior and responses to treatment. Conducted therapeutic individual and family therapy sessions. Directed family-centered, strengths-based, culturally competent and individualized intakes and assessments.

Provided comprehensive case management services, including creating treatment plans and connecting clients and families to appropriate resources. Displayed sensitivity to the cultural and linguistic needs of the clients and families served. Guided clients in effective therapeutic exercises integrated from Cognitive Behavior Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT).

Certified Addiction Counselor, 04/2010 to 11/2010

Acadiana Outreach Center – Lafayette, LA.

Trained in substance abuse, co-occurring disorders, and the effect of employment and housing issues on mental health.

Performed initial screening of potential clients by obtaining medical history, psychological history, substance abuse history, and family history, etc.

Conducts orientation in the various phases of the program, provided comprehensive disorder assessments of referrals utilizing standard assessment tools. Creates treatment plans, identifies problems, goals, objectives and methods for achieving desired outcomes.

Education

Directed, monitored, and facilities group and individual mandatory counseling sessions. Handled crisis intervention, assessed and respond to acute emotional and/or physical distress. Researched, compiled, and provides current educational training in the area of addiction and addiction treatment, psychosocial issues, etc., through formal and informal methods. Maintained daily records of all counseling sessions, progress notes, conversations, recommendations, treatment, etc., and prepared discharge summaries, status reports, and related summaries.

Consulted with treatment team to assess client's progress. Social Service Counselor 1, 04/2007 to 04/2010

Acadiana Recovery Center – Lafayette, LA

Trained in substance abuse, co-occurring disorders, and the effect of employment and housing issues on mental health.

Performed initial screening of potential clients by obtaining medical history, psychological history, substance abuse history, and family history, etc.

Conducts orientation in the various phases of the program, provided comprehensive disorder assessments of referrals utilizing standard assessment tools. Creates treatment plans, identifies problems, goals, objectives and methods for achieving desired outcomes.

Directed, monitored, and facilities group and individual mandatory counseling sessions. Handled crisis intervention, assessed and respond to acute emotional and/or physical distress. Researched, compiled, and provides current educational training in the area of addiction and addiction treatment, psychosocial issues, etc., through formal and informal methods. Maintained daily records of all counseling sessions, progress notes, conversations, recommendations, treatment, etc., and prepared discharge summaries, status reports, and related summaries.

Tracked participant phase advancement.

Consulted with treatment team to assess client's progress. Bachelor: Business and Health Care Services

University of Phoenix - Phoenix, AZ.

Business and Health Care Services

Masters: Business Administration

University of Phoenix - Phoenix, AZ.

Sixty-four Credit Hour in Mental Health Counseling -Capella References

Capella University - Minneapolis, MN

References available upon request.

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