Medical Service
Resume:
Sara Chaney, CADC II
Sequatchie, TN 37374
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CERTIFICATIONS: Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor II (CADC II)
Certificate Number: 515 Expires: 2/01/2015
EDUCATION: Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice, May 1980
Valdosta State University, Valdosta, GA
EXPERIENCE: Northeast Alabama Treatment Center, Stevenson, AL
Substance Abuse Counselor April 2014 - Present
. Specialize in opiate addiction and treatment
. Manage a caseload of approximately 40 adult patients
. Meet with 3 - 5 patients per day for individual sessions
. Conduct about 10 psychoeducational groups per month
. Obtain randomized urine drug screens
. Develop approximately 5 individualized treatment plans
per month
. Conduct intake assessments 1 day each week for new
patients
. Serve as the Safety Coordinator and conduct safety
drills quarterly
Volunteer Treatment Center, Chattanooga, TN
Substance Abuse Counselor August 2011 - April 2014
. Specialize in opiate addiction and treatment
. Manage a caseload of approximately 70 patients
. Meet with 5 - 10 patients per day for individual
sessions
. Conduct up to 5 psychoeducational groups per month
. Obtain randomized drug screens
. Develop approximately 20 individualized treatment plans
per month
. Conduct intake assessments 2 days per month
Spectrum Healthcare, Valdosta, GA
Substance Abuse Counselor September 2008 - July 2011
. Manage a caseload of approximately 24 inmates
. Facilitate 4 psychoeducational groups per week
. Complete inmate assessments weekly
. Develop individualized treatment plans and updates as
needed
. Attend daily dorm meetings for implementation of the 12
step program
. Facilitate Problem Solving meetings weekly
OTHER
EXPERIENCE: Grace Hospice, Valdosta, GA
Community Service Rep February 2006 - February 2008
Oddyssey Healthcare, Valdosta, GA
Community Service Rep March 2003 - February 2006
Barnes Healthcare, Valdosta, GA
Marketing Representative March 1999 - March 2003
South Georgia Medical Center, Valdosta, GA
Medical Social Worker May 1998 - March 1999
ABC Home Health, Valdosta, GA
Intake Coordinator February 1992 - February 1998
South Georgia Medical Center, Valdosta, GA
Director of Social Services May 1983 - February 1992
SKILLS:
. Extensive knowledge of addiction; specializing in opiate
dependence
. Knowledge and implementation of the 12 core functions
. Knowledge and use of 12 steps in recovery
. Experienced in developing relapse prevention plans
. Experienced in developing detailed treatment plans and
SNAP
. Experienced in developing discharge plans
. Experienced in coordination of care and referral
processes
. Work well in team settings
. Work well under pressure or in crisis situations
. Adapt well to change
. Prior supervisory experience
. Structured and time efficient
. Knowledge of medical practices and terminology
*REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST*
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