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OBJECTIVE: Experienced Substance Abuse Counselor with a commitment to
servicing the needs of others seeking advancement in the Human Services
field utilizing my excellent communication skills and strong educational
background.
EDUCATION
Grand Canyon University-Online Program, Phoenix, AZ
Masters in Professional Counseling
January 2012- August 2013
Masters in Addictions Counseling
February 2010-January 2012
York College of Pennsylvania, York, PA
September 2005- May 2009
Bachelor of Science, Psychology
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Addictions Counselor, Pyramid Healthcare, York, PA
March 2012-Present
. Conducting drug and alcohol assessments providing treatment
recommendations
. Facilitating groups, individual therapy, and family sessions that
discuss recovery goals, relapse prevention, communications skills,
building support systems, enhancing self-esteem, legal issues,
. Providing case management and coordination of care between other
treatment facilities.
. Developing individualized treatment plans based on the clients
assessed level of care
Head Junior Varsity Field Hockey Coach, Northeastern High School,
Manchester, PA August 2013-present
Assistant Varsity Softball Coach, Northeastern High School, Manchester, PA
September 2014-present
Head Varsity Softball Coach, Colombia High School, Colombia, PA
Dec 2011- May-2013
Assistant Varsity Field Hockey Coach, Central York High School, York, PA
August 2005- Nov. 2009
. Display positive leadership skills as a mediator, mentor and a
teacher.
. Attend every practice and game to provide stability to the team
. Teaching athletes required skills to better themselves at softball and
field hockey
. Provide academic support and assist athletes with furthering their
education
Health/Nutrition Assistant, Community Progress Counsel-Head Start/Early
Head Start, York, PA August 2009- March 2012
. Coordinated and facilitated health screens for over 600 children ages
0-5 years
. Utilized electronic data system to input client's results of health
screens
. Monitored failed screenings by clients and coordinated care with
family advocate
. Taught CPR & First Aid and AED as well Pediatric First Aid to Head
Start employees
Direct Care Consultant, Penn-Mar, Glenrock, PA
May 2007- August 2009
. Assisted individuals with intellectual developmental disorders (IDD)
by providing life skills, self-efficient awareness, social skills,
. Aided individuals with daily activities i.e. hygiene, cooking,
cleaning, and community involvement
. Administered medications, accompany
Consumers to doctor's appointments, and take them to and from work.
ACTIVITIES AND LEADERSHIP
Penn State & Pyramid Healthcare Inc., Supervisor/Manager Certification
Program September 2013-present
Varsity Softball player, York College of Pennsylvania
September 2005 - May 2008
Member, Psychology Club, York College of Pennsylvania.
September 2007 - May 2009
Community Service/Volunteer Work: Presentation on Addiction Education to
Residents St. Joseph Medical Center, Reading PA
Habitat for Humanity Spring 2007, York, PA; Christmas in the Community,
Winters 2005-2008, York PA
CPR/First Aid/AED certified with the American Red Cross
May 2007-present
SKILLS AND INTERESTS
Personal skills: sociable and communicative, professional, mediator,
creative, responsible, and compassionate
REFERENCES ATTACHED
REFERENCE LIST
REFERENCE RELATIONSHIP
YEARS KNOWN
SHERRY KNOUSE CURRENT SUPERVISOR
11 MONTHS
Clinical Supervisor Sherry is currently my direct
supervisor overseeing
Pyramid Healthcare my clinical paperwork and
participating in
104 Davies Drive monthly supervisions. I work
directly with
York, PA 17402 Sherry on a daily basis. She assists
my on mastering
Phone: 717-***-**** ext 4222 my documentation, and
making suggestions for
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treatment plans,
DAP note writing styles, case
consultations, etc.
KIMBERLY HALL PREVIOUS SUPERVISOR
Quality Improvement Coordinator Kimberly was my direct supervisor
for 2.5 years EIGHT
Family First Health We worked together at Community
Progress Council
116 South George St. facilitating health screens for
600 or more children ages
York, PA 17401 0-5 years. We also tracked the follow
up on any infant
Phone: 717-***-**** or toddler with a failed initial
screen. Together, we
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records utilizing a computerized
based data system.
DAVID MARSH CURRENT SUPERVISOR
Owner of m2sports, Inc I have been working with David as
a member of TEN
2636 Huntfield Drive the Board of Directors for his
company m2sports, Inc.
York, PA 17404 We have conducted many showcases, skill
camps,
717-***-**** and coached traveling teams for
female athletes, mainly
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currently coaching the
Northeastern Varsity Field Hockey girls
together.
SANDY SHEDLOCK PREVIOUS SUPERVISOR
3310 Sycamore Rd Sandy was the program director and my
direct supervisor TWO
Dover, PA 17315 at Pyramid Healthcare for 2 years. She
supervised all of my work with
717-***-**** weekly meetings discussing specific
cases, reviewing treatment
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KAREN SMITH COLLEAGUE
Utilization Review Karen and I have been working
together since TWO
Pyramid Healthcare March of 2012. She is involved with
the coordination
104 Davies Drive of care for all clients requesting
services at Pyramid
York, PA 17402 Healthcare. I work with her on a daily
basis for the best
717-***-**** ext 4214 care of my client case load.
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