Substance Abuse, Case Manager, Mental Health, children and adolescent

KRISTEN L. BOONE

***** ***** ***** ****. *********, NC 28216

Phone: 704-***-****

E-mail: *******************@*****.***

EDUCATION

Elon University, Elon, NC May 2008

Bachelor of Arts, Psychology

Winthrop University, Rock Hill, SC

May 2013

Masters of Education, Clinical Mental Health Counseling

SKILLS AND CERTIFICATIONS

. Licensed Professional Counselor Associate

. National Certified Counselor

. Registered with North Carolina Substance Abuse Professional Practice

Board- Intern status

WORK EXPERIENCE

Doves Nest, Charlotte Rescue Mission

November 2013-Present

Substance Abuse Counselor

. Provide individual counseling

. Conduct group counseling sessions daily

. Document client progress via electronic database

. Assist with after-care planning

. Provide case management daily

. Teach pyscho-education classes weekly

Turning Point Family Services, Charlotte, NC

January 2012-November 2013

Lead QP (Case Manager) IIH

. Provided Intensive In home services to children (ages 4-18)

. Implemented behavioral interventions and strategies

. Linking to community resources

. Participated in Person Centered Planning

. Crisis Management and stabilization

. Completed necessary documentation including PCP's, crisis plans

and NCTOPPS interviews

Charlotte Rescue Mission, Charlotte, NC April

2011-January 2012

Substance Abuse Counselor

. Provided individual counseling

. Conducted group counseling sessions daily

. Provided group notes and progress notes in Quicdoc weekly

. Created treatment plans for clients

. Assisted with after-care planning

. Provided case management daily

Charlotte Rescue Mission, Charlotte, NC

August 2008-April 2011

Outcome Measures & Reporting Coordinator

. Gathered relevant data from required areas for monthly report

. Calculated any statistical information required

. Contacted clients who complete program at specified intervals for

follow-ups

. Assisted with pre and post testing in specified areas with clients

entered and completed the program

Charlotte Rescue Mission, Charlotte, NC October

2009- April 2011

Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor

. Provided case management for clients

. Conducted pre-screening interviews with interested & appropriate

clients within 10 days of completion date

. Conducted group sessions once a week

. Provided individual counseling as necessary

. Provided group notes and progress notes in Quicdoc weekly

. Provided discharge summaries and recommendations upon client discharge

. Provided guidance with school registration and Pell grant

America Reads, Elon, NC

October 2005-May 2009

Tutor

. Instructed elementary school students in grammar, pronunciation, and

reading comprehension

. Served as mentor for students, helping them to grow and develop their

academic skills

VOLUNTEER/ INTERNSHIP EXPERIENCE

With Friends, Gastonia NC

Aug 2011-Dec 2011

Counselor in training/Practicum Student

. Provided individual counseling to teens at a Youth Shelter

. Provided Group counseling sessions

. Educated clients on anger management and social skills

Crossroads Sexual Assault and Resource Center, Elon, NC

September 2007-May 2008

Community Educator

. Participated in a 40 hour crisis intervention training

. Worked on initiatives to educate the community about sexual assault

. Provided my time at local fundraiser events

Burlington Park and Recreation, Burlington, NC

March 2006-May 2006

Youth Soccer Coach

. Served as a coach for a co-ed kindergarten soccer team

. Helped kids develop teamwork and cooperation skills.

CONTINUING EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

. Substance Abuse Treatment: Special needs of woman, Appreciating Gender

Differences in Treatment and Recovery from Chemical Dependency, The

Female Brain: Women, Relationships, and Recovery, Addiction

Professionals of North Carolina Fall Conference 2011

. Member of the American Counseling Association

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