Mental Health Support

DEREK DINKLER

**** *** ******, ***. *** Metairie, LA 70002 252-***-**** ************@**.***

Professional Summary

Committed Substance Abuse Counselor offering expertise in promoting recovery, relapse prevention, and client education. Well-versed in empirically researched therapeutic theories with passion for client advocacy and contribution to development of support resources. Excellent ability to communicate with clients and family members to educate and advocate for recovery. Proven success in assisting with interventions and coordinating outreach efforts to foster community enrichment and awareness.

Skill Highlights

Principles of recovery

Treatment plan development

Behavioral assessment

Client education and advocacy

Intervention expertise

File and records management

Outreach coordination

Program management

Prevention techniques

Client support resources

Professional Experience

Counseling and Mentoring

Coordinate counseling efforts with mental health professionals or other health professionals, such as doctors, nurses, or social workers.

Modify treatment plans to comply with changes in client status.

Complete and maintain accurate records of patient histories and progress and services provided.

Counsel clients individually or in group sessions to assist in addressing dependencies, adjusting to life, or implementing new habits.

Education and Advocacy

Intervene as an advocate for clients or patients to resolve emergency problems in crisis situations.

Served as guest speaker for high school students and family members in support of Saving Lives Task Force,

Spearheaded program to bring AA meetings to correctional facilities, offering inmates resources to facilitate recovery and reintegration into society.

Treatment and Prevention

Review and evaluate client progress in relation to measurable goals described in treatment and care plans.

Counsel family members to assist in understanding, communicating, and supporting clients.

Confer with family members and client support system to discuss treatment planning and progress.

Community Enrichment

Coordinated events and donation to foster charitable giving and program support.

Contributed to Dare Coalition Against Substance Abuse hot line.

Participated in and facilitated organization of 5k race for fundraising and awareness.

Sponsored 50+ new AA members over the course of 13 years of program participation.

Work History

Master’s Program Practicum, Bridge House, New Orleans, LA, May 15, 2019

Operating Partner, Dirty Dick’s Crab House, Avon and Nags Head, NC, 2000- 2017

Vice President Custom Conventions, New Orleans, LA, 1993-1999

Consultant Grove Isle Club, Coconut Grove, FL, 1991-1993

Owner/Operator, Palm Bay Club, Miami, FL, 1984 - 1991

Volunteer Charitable Giving Coordinator, Saving Lives Task Force, Outer Banks NC, 2006-20117

Education and Training

Master of Science: Addiction Counseling, Grand Canyon University, Phoenix, AZ, 2019

Practicum: Bridge House, New Orleans, LA, 70125

Bachelor of Science: Liberal Arts, Rollins College, Winter Park, Florida 1968-1972

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