Substance Abuse Counselor

EDWARD J. SHELTON

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NYC, NY, 10031

646-***-****

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OBJECTIVE : I am seeking employment in an area where my experience and

skills as a Substance Abuse counselor will be challenged.

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

ODESSY HOUSE

New York, NY

Primary Counselor

06/2013-3/2014

. Responsible for a caseload of 12 clients

. Maintained clients charts

. Facilitated groups and seminars

. Conduct psychosocial assessment reports & Developed Treatment Plans

. Generated Monthly court reports for clients

. Advised individually and in group therapy sessions to promote healthy

lifestyles

.

PHASE PIGGY BACK

New York, NY Primary

Counselor

05-2010/10-2011

. Oversaw caseload of 15 clients

. Maintained client charts

. Facilitated Cognitive Intervention and Relapse Prevention courses

. Conduct psychosocial assessment reports & Developed Treatment Plans

. Individual, Group and Court letter writing

PROJECT RENEWAL FARM

Garrison, NY

Assistant Farm Manager

02-2006/04-2010

. Facilitated Job Readiness Groups

. Planted and Harvested organic vegetables

. Set up Green Markets

. Sold plants and vegetables at Green Market

. Counseled when needed

PIBLY RESIDENTAL

Bronx, NY

Senior Counselor

07-2003/11-2005

. Managed a staff of 4

. Treatment planning/weekly notes

. Taught personnel living skills

. Taught Medication management/education

EDUCATION:

Bronx, NY

Argus Counseling Training (ACT 1)

05/2002 CASAC-T

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