Substance Abuse Services

Wendell Harden, ** Lafayette Street, New York, NY 10013, 646-***-****

*******@*****.***

EXPERIENCE

Senior Counselor

• Managed a caseload of 25-30 adult clients in need of substance services.

• Managed a caseload of 12-15 adolescents in need of chemical dependency treatment or social services.

• Coordinated referral services for clients Inpatient and Outpatient Treatment Services for substance abuse.

• Conducted Intake, Bio-Psycho-Social, and Medical Assessments for prospective clients in need of substance

abuse treatment.

• Developed Initial Treatment Plans, Comprehensive Treatment Plans, Treatment Plan Reviews, and After Care

Plans.

• Participated in weekly Case Conference with Multi-interdisciplinary Treatment Team.

• Liaison for Criminal Justice client’s with Parole, Probation, Road To Recovery Program, Red Hook Criminal

Justice Center, and various Alterative to Incarceration Programs.

• Responsible for preparing weekly and monthly reports to legal mandates.

• Facilitated Individual and Group Counseling, Special Focus Groups, and Seminars.

• Supervised and trained Level I Counselors. Prepared work schedules for Clinical Staff and assigned clients to

caseloads.

Work with the Quality Assurance Team, adhering to OASAS regulations. Fully knowledgeable of the STARS

and AWARD Systems. I type 40-50 wpm.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Daytop Village Inc. Far Rockaway, NY 2013-2014

Educational Alliance New York, NY 2012-Present

New York City Rescue Mission New York, NY 2011-2012

VIP Community Services Bronx, NY 2010-2011

Damon House Brooklyn, NY 2008-2010

Samaritan Village Inc. Ellenville, NY 2003-2006

Daytop Village Inc. Parksville, NY 2000-2003

EDUCATION

September 13, 2008 CASAC #19806 Exp: July 12, 2015

January 31, 2009 ICADC& ICRC #116582 Exp: July 12, 2015

2013-Present Empire State College Metropolitan NYC

2000-2001 Daytop Village Inc. Internship

Wendell Harden

90 Lafayette Street

New York, NY 10013

Lower Eastside Community Center

80 Maiden Lane, 2nd Floor

New York, NY 10038

Attn: Human Resource Department

I would like to submit this cover letter to obtain an interview for the following position (s):

Substance Abuse Counselor., Intake Coordinator, or Case Manager. I have included a

resume for your review. In June 2015, I will receive my Bachelor of Arts in Community &

Human Services from Empire State College. I received my CASAC #19806 Certification by

the State of New York on September 13, 2008. I am also certified by the International

Certification & Reciprocity Consortium #116582. I have been cleared and currently

registered with the New York Justice Center.

I have extensive knowledge in the field of Substance Abuse Counseling. I have experience

working with adults, adolescents and families. I have worked collaboratively with primary

caregivers, school professionals, healthcare professionals and the Department of Homeless

Services to create service plans. I am an experience liaison for the Criminal Justice Clients

with New State Parole/Probation, and the Red Hook Criminal Justice Center. I pioneered

the first group of Road to Recovery Clients. In addition I have worked with the Change

Team of Daytop Village to promote Community as Method, prior to the closing of the

Rockaway Queens Re-Entry Unit.

In response to your request for myMy salary requirements, are an annual wage of

$4038,000 to $4847,000 would be a reasonable expectation, given my years of experience

and passion for the field.

I am confident my skills, my knowledge of substance abuse, experience with MMTP,

Inpatient/Outpatient Services, social services, homeless services, medical and mental health

services would make me an excellent addition to your team.

Thank you in advance for your time and consideration. All references will be furnished

upon request.

Sincerely,

Wendell Harden, CASAC

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