Counselor

TAMECOLE T. MILLINGTON

*** ******* ****, ***. *** • Summerville, SC 29485 • *********@*****.*** • 843-***-****

PROFILE: Graduate degree student in Addiction Counseling combined with experience in counseling and

military service in personnel management.

QUALIFICATION: • Genuine care and concern for the economically and socially underserved.

• High level of energy and ability to manage a challenging caseload.

• Strong advocate of teamwork, performance excellence and continuous improvement.

• Proficient in Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook; Carelogic.

EDUCATION: CAPELLA UNIVERSITY, Minneapolis, MN

Pursuing a Master of Science in Addiction Counseling

PACE UNIVERSITY, New York, NY

Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice

EXPERIENCE: CHARLESTON CENTER (DAODAS), Charleston, SC

A substance abuse prevention, intervention, and treatment center

RECOVERY ASSISTANT, Full-time 05/13 – 07/14

• Aided in the initial reception of clients

• Assisted with the explanation of intake paperwork and procedures

• Served as assistant case manager to aid counselors and nurses with scheduled transport

• Oriented new clients to their peers and service team members

PALMETTO BEHAVIORAL HEALTH, Summerville, SC A

therapeutic treatment facility for adolescent with psychiatric disorders

01/12 ̶ 04/13

MENTAL HEALTH TECH, Part-time

• Provided direct care to patients with psychiatric disorders and addictive disease disorders

• Taught daily living skills.

• Monitored and re-directed patients to support the maintenance of a therapeutic milieu.

RECOVERY NETWORK OF PROGRAMS, Bridgeport, CT A

medically monitored substance abuse residential detoxification program

10/10 ̶ 05/11

COUNSELOR, Part-time

• Conducted screening, intake orientation, and assessment of clients regarding substance abuse

• Implemented therapeutic treatment, crisis intervention, and case management.

• Prepared and maintained records on assigned caseload and issues reports.

STAR, INC., Norwalk, CT A non-

profit agency providing care to mentally disabled clients

08/09 ̶ 10/10

RESIDENTIAL INSTRUCTOR, Full-time

• Transported individuals to appointments, day programs, jobs, and other community outing.

• Provided instruction in self-help skills, social skills, and community orientation.

• Supported individuals in making informed decisions and becoming self-advocates.

• Accountable for the administration and documentation of all medications and treatments.

COMMUNITY RESIDENCE INC., Stratford, CT

A juvenile facility assisting clients with behavior problems

09/08 ̶ 03/09

COUNSELOR, Part-time

• Provided individual counseling and small group facilitation.

• Taught activities of daily living, self-esteem, goal setting, and behavior modification.

• Served as a role model, mentor, and personal coach to minimize ricivity rates.

MILITARY: UNITED STATES ARMY RESERVES, Fort Jackson, SC

08/94 ̶ Present

PLATOON SERGEANT OC/T, Training

VOLUNTEER: LOWCOUNTRY AIDS SERVICES, Charleston, SC

• Assist with HIV testing and counseling at hosted events

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