Substance Abuse Counselor
Resume:
PATRICIA WORTHY
***-** **** ***., ***** Meadows N.Y. 11365
*********@*****.***
SUBSTANCE ABUSE COUNSELOR
Energetic and versatile Substance Abuse Counselor credited with years of experience leveraging research-
based intervention and prevention strategies to successfully counsel people with mental illness and
addiction. Exceptional cross-functional communications agility combined with proven ability to provide
individual and group substance abuse counseling forge community partnerships to execute deft case
management, and effectively implement and oversee complex projects. Highly accomplished in directing
psycho-educational, cognitive behavioral and interpersonal process groups for high-risk youth and adults
with addictions. Lauded for demonstrated wellness quality services of prevention/ intervention efficacy.
Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor; Credential # 119328.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Case Management ● Substance Abuse Counseling ● Cognitive Behavioral Therapy ● Prevention
Evidenced Base Practices ● Psycho-Educational Therapy ● Treatment Planning ● Crisis Intervention
Interpersonal Process Groups
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
JOB CORPS ACADEMY, DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, Brooklyn, NY
PT _Substance Abuse Counselor, Training Employment Assistance Program, May 2009 – Present
Leverage theory-based prevention and intervention practices to facilitate students aged 17-24 in
developing appropriate health and wellness practices that will enable them to obtain and maintain
employment. Bolster student efforts to abstain from substance use and maintain good standing during
probationary periods by generating key tools to support drug-free behavioral development. Direct
substance abuse group counseling sessions for students who test positive on their entry toxicology
assessments.
Key Accomplishments:
Facilitate psycho-educational, cognitive behavioral and interpersonal process groups.
Facilitate a monthly prevention class that focuses on drug and alcohol prevention, conflict resolution
management, bullying, and sexual harassment.
Outreach Development Corporation, A community –Based Juvenile Diversion Residential
Drug Treatment Queens, NY
Per Diem Counselor_ Nov. 2012 to Present
Assist staff with residents who are struggling substance use through a proven self help model, utilizes
positive peer interaction, organized work setting, vocational/life skills preparation and individual
introspect on to encourage adolescents to develop the knowledge, skills preparation /self-esteem they
need to live alcohol/drug free.
Key Accomplishments:
Assist staff with clinical services
co-facilitate group counseling sessions
random drug screens
crisis intervention
New Horizon Counseling Center, Continuing Day Treatment Program Queens, NY
PT Case Manager, Aug. 2013 to Present
Facilitate group interaction, rehabilitation and case mgmt. support and therapeutic recreation activities to
the chronically mentally ill.
Key Accomplishments:
assist staff with clinical services
symptom management
medication education
treatment planning
TEMPOSITIONS HEALTH CARE PERMANENT AND TEMPORARY STAFFING, New York, NY
Child Care Worker (Per Diem), Administration for Children Services, Jul. 2008 – Apr. 2009
Charged with processing new clients and teaching daily living skills like laundry and grooming to
adolescents. Monitored social interactions among children to isolate problem behaviors and teach
interpersonal skills. Escorted clients to court, school, and medical appointments. Utilized theories to
deploy compensatory strategies for problem behaviors associated with Attention Deficit Disorder.
Key Accomplishments:
Successfully deescalated crises and taught daily living and social skills.
Utilized therapeutic interventions to teach anger management and emotion regulation tools.
THE CHILD CENTER OF NEW YORK, Queens, NY
Intensive Case Manager, Jan. 2007 – May 2008
Provided intensive home-based family therapy for high-risk adolescents on probation in Queens County.
Met with clients and family members 2-3 times each week. Executed functional behavioral assessments,
problem identification, intervention, and progress assessments.
Key Accomplishments:
Empowered caregivers by equipping them with the communication skills and resources required to
independently address the needs of high-risk youth.
Galvanized the abilities of youth to cope with difficult family issues, negative peers, low school
performance, bullying, and high-risk community problems.
Wrote reports to inform relevant court officials of the progress of the child and family.
BRIDGE BACK TO LIFE CENTER, New York, NY
CASAC-T Trainee, Sept. 2005 – Dec. 2007
Conducted group-counseling sessions to initiate collective conversations on addiction and engage clients
through a bio-psychosocial and spiritual framework.
Key Accomplishments:
Implemented group interventions to catalyze the holistic development of each individual by addressing
psychological problems, spiritual emptiness, health, education, pharmacological supports, and
intensive case management services.
PROJECT RENEWAL, New York, NY
Case Manager, Oct. 2003 – Sept. 2005
Provided long term supportive therapy for dual-diagnosed, homeless, male residents living with mental
illness and a history of substance abuse. Conducted individual and group counseling in substance use and
misuse to residents with an emphasis on relapse prevention. Referred residents who relapsed to drug
treatment detoxification and to 28-day rehabilitation. Collaborated with the onsite psychiatrist to
maintain updated psychiatric evaluations and medical histories for all patients. Facilitated weekly clinical
team meetings.
Key Accomplishments:
Coordinated the HRA housing application process for shelter residents preparing for supportive housing
placements.
Prepared comprehensive bio-psycho-social reports and evaluations.
Energized weekly clinical team meetings and assisted with record keeping.
NEW YORK CITY DEPARTMENT OF PROBATION, Brooklyn, NY
Probation Officer, Aug. 1992 – Sept. 2003
Employed evidence based practices to develop a comprehensive case management plan that assessed the
risks and criminogenic needs of each offender. Harnessed training in motivational interviewing, social
learning, and structured interviewing techniques to engage in correctional strategies. Counseled offenders
in dealing with a variety of problems including issues pertaining to drugs, alcohol, abuse, finances,
relationships, employment, education and the law.
Key Accomplishments:
Collaborated with relevant court officials to implement interventions and preventive measures designed
to foster pro-social behavior in defendants.
Facilitated and co-facilitated groups in the areas of employment, drug abuse, relationships, anger
management, emotion regulation, and a pre-employment workshop.
Completed home visits and established professional relationships with community organizations,
treatment providers and members of the criminal justice system.
ELMHURST HOSPITAL, Elmhurst, NY
Rehabilitation Counselor, Sept. 1990 – Sept. 1992
Conducted individual and group counseling for adults registered in the outpatient mental hygiene clinic at
Elmhurst hospital. Provided rehabilitative case management services to clients with paranoid
schizophrenia, bi-polar disorder, and obsessive-compulsive disorder. Generated treatment plans and wrote
individual and group progress reports.
EDUCATION
Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor; Credential # 119328
Long Island University, Brooklyn Campus NY, Master of Science, Counseling in Human Development and
Leadership, 2002
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