Areas of Specialty Co--Occurring Disorders
Resume:
LAVERNE HAIRSTON, MBA, CASAC T
Bronx, NY 10456
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PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY:
MBA and CASAC t, with fifteen years’ experience and training in medical social services, adult outpatient & residential drug
treatment, in addition to having experience in mental health, HIV/AIDS, methadone maintenance, individual counseling and
group therapy. Valid driver’s license experience utilizing the following systems: AIRS, AWARDS, AVATAR, CARES/CAIRES.
Areas of • Co--Occurring
Specialty
Disorders
Addictive Disorders
Veterans •
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Methadone Maintenance
Pain Management •
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Housing Placement
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Individual/Group Therapy Intake and Assessments
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Treatment Planning Infectious Diseases
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WORK EXPERIENCE
Bowery Residence Committee New York, New York 2014-Present
Community Technician
• Responsible, for monitoring a residential program for chemically addicted - mentally ill homeless men
• Conduct rounds of the facility to ensure that it is safe and orderly
• Perform crisis intervention when needed. Maintain written documentation
• Serve meals. Keep track of unit supplies
• Escort clients and assist them with ADLs
• Help to maintain an orderly and clean facility
• Provide emergency first aid/CPR assistance when needed
• Awards & Cares System
St. Joseph’s Medical Services Harrison, New York 2010- 2014
Addiction Counselor/Methadone Maintenance
• Upheld confidentiality of patient records;
• Guided clients to develop coping strategies;
• Developed and implemented treatment plans based on client centered treatment;
• Assessed the physical, mental and emotional condition of clients; Conducted assessments and intakes.
• Provided substance abuse individual and group counseling
• Participated in team and interdisciplinary meetings
• Utilized the CARES system
Aids Related Community Services, Hawthorne, New York 2008- 2009
Clinical Supervisor
• Conducted HIV rapid testing and pre/ post -test counseling;
• Organized intake and HIV, behavioral and mental health risk assessments;
• Supervised the daily operation of the health and wellness program within the seven county Mid-Hudson valley region
methadone clinics.
• Tracked and monitored deliverables to ensure the program goals were met
• Developed and implemented education and training for staff and clients
• Compiled program statistics and reports in accordance with OASAS and AIRS reporting system mandates
The Doe Fund, New York, New York 2004- 2008
Senior Case Manager
• Conducted home visits to ensure the stability of residents
• Retained property management
• Documented resident contact and maintained resident confidential case records
• Compiled program statistics and reports in accordance with HASA mandates
• Decreased the amount of long term stayers within Single Room Occupancy
• Reviewed and executed resident leases
EDUCATION
Master of Business Administration 2007
American Intercontinental University, Hoffman Est. IL
Bachelor of Arts 2005
College of New Rochelle, Bronx, New York
CASAC Trainee 2000
Argus Community Training School, Bronx, New York
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