Management Substance Abuse
Resume:
Teresa A. Garza
Tumwater, WA **501
acouvd@r.postjobfree.com
CLINICAL PROFESSIONAL
My work experience has given me specialized knowledge in working with diverse groups; including the development of appropriate treatment that is aligned with Washington State laws. For eleven years, I have worked as a chemical dependency professional and have had a vast amount of experience working in a fast paced environment. Providing appropriate care for clients with long-range of disabilities, biomedical issues and both congenital and learning disabilities. I have consistently I have demonstrated tact and diplomacy in interactions with co-workers and clients and experience in maintaining a high degree of confidentiality.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Chemical Dependency Professional, Northwest Resources Outpatient Treatment for Substance Abuse, Olympia, WA, June 2nd, 2014 to Present
•Facilitate individual and group sessions to counsel clients to help them cope with drug abuse, addiction and behavioral problem.
•Proficient knowledge of ASAM Criteria (PPC-2R).
•Monitor, evaluate and record patient progress against the objectives of treatment.
•Review client files for accuracy and compliance with state and federal law.
•Modify treatment depending upon the status and progress of the patient.
•Refer patients to community resources for treatment and rehabilitation.
•Plan and conduct programs to educate clients to assist and overcome social difficulties, improve health, establish and educate relapse prevention as needed.
•Maintain confidentiality of patient record and reports.
•Experience in Community Reinforcement Approach and Motivational Interviewing.
Chemical Dependency Professional, Sundown M Ranch Intensive Inpatient Treatment for Substance Abuse, Yakima, WA, October 2003 to December 2013.
•Provide case management services for patients, proficient knowledge of alcohol and drug assessments, treatment plans, progress notes, discharge summary that require in-house treatment.
•Provide updated presentations to employees, ordained ministers from the community and residence, including their families.
•Active member of Quality Assurance group, providing updated organization documents.
•Organize treatment projects that focus on problem solving skills and creative thinking.
•Work closely with case managers from a variety of insurance companies.
•Deliver informative updates on patient status with probation officers, child protective services case managers, attorneys, family recovery court, drug court and other referents involved.
•Refer residents to other programs and community agencies to enhance treatment processes.
•Consult with psychiatrists about resident’s medication issues with medicine compliance and efficacy of medications.
•Represent leadership skills improving the safety and health through updated presentations to employees, ordained ministers from the community and residence, including their families clients.
•Train intern counselors how not to practice or deliver services beyond the scope of their licensure.
•Assist resident’s anger management techniques, relaxation skills, impulse control, social skills, emotional coping skills and functional living skills.
•Organize and conduct family therapy sessions.
•Organize treatment projects that focused on problem solving skills and creative thinking.
•Deliver informative update educational lectures.
•Strong computer and telephone skills.
•Facilitate nicotine cessation group therapy sessions.
House Manager,Sundown M Ranch Intensive Inpatient Treatment for Substance Abuse, Yakima, WA, July 2003 to October 2003.
•Conduct orientation of new residents.
•Screen belongings and conduct drug/alcohol tests on residents.
•Monitor resident activities and report them to staff and supervisor.
•Enforce house rules. Examples: curfew, participation in 12-step meetings and house groups, house chores, and passes.
•Facilitate resident transportation.
•Follow emergency procedure in the event of an emergency.
•Report any needed house maintenance to staff.
Counselor Intern Trainee, Barth Clinic Outpatient Treatment Services,
Yakima WA, February 2002 to June 2002
•Management of resident files.
•Educate clients about chemical dependency.
•Assist clients to gain insight into their self-defeating relationship with mood-altering chemicals.
•Experience working with adults, experience leading groups.
•Act as mediator between patients, relatives, medical staff, and outside agencies.
•Track patient progress and dispensation of treatment services.
•Work under general supervision.
•Preparation of legal documents such as DUI Assessments, provide residents confirmation letters and discharge summary with District and Superior Courts, Child Protective Services, Probation Officers and Parole Officers.
House Manger, Sundown M Ranch Intensive Inpatient Treatment for Substance Abuse, Yakima, WA, May 2001 to December 2001
•Conduct orientation of new residents.
•Screen belongings and conduct drug/alcohol tests on residents.
•Monitor resident activities and report them to staff and supervisor.
•Enforce house rules. Examples: curfew, participation in 12-step meetings and house groups, house chores, and passes.
•Facilitate resident transportation.
•Follow emergency procedure in the event of an emergency.
•Report any needed house maintenance to staff.
Secretary, Sundown M Ranch Intensive Inpatient Treatment for Substance Abuse, Yakima, WA, May 2001 to December 2001
•Experience using desktop computers, copier, and fax machine.
•Handles all patient care data entry and performs receptionist duties as required.
•Establishes, maintains and closes patient charts in an orderly manner.
•Proficient computer skills.
•Experience multi-line telephone system; sorted and distributed mail.
•Utilize organizational skills and ability to handle multiple tasks.
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
•Yakima Valley Community College – Graduate with General Educational Development.
•Yakima Valley Community College– Graduate with Associates in Science: Chemical Dependency 2011.
•Grand Canyon University- Pursuing Bachelor Business Applied Management- February, 2012 to anticipated graduation date, January 3rd, 2015.
REFERENCES
Dave Burkett, Chief Counselor, Sundown M Ranch, Selah WA 98942
Phone: 509-***-****
Jim Barth, Administrator, Barth Clinic, Yakima, WA
Phone: 509-***-****
Brad Hendrickson, Deputy Secretary of the Senate, Olympia WA
Fredrick Montgomery, MD Psychiatrist, Medical Director for Sundown M Ranch
2280 SR 821, Yakima WA 98901
Ed Mosshart M.A., L.M.H.C., M.A.C., Seattle, WA
Phone: 206-***-****
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