Substance Abuse Treatment

Objective To be able to secure a position as a clinical Substance Abuse Counselor in a setting where I am able to utilize my knowledge and skills to promote empowerment and grow as a counselor.

Experience Night Counselor July 2005-Present Phoenix House Bronx, NY§ Responsible for performing surveillance of premises and resident activity.§ Provide accurate and up-to-date documentation and record keeping.§ Perform random drug urinalysis and testing of residents.§ Record all pertinent activities or incidents in activity reports.§ Monitor the patients’ intake of medication.§ Provide counseling and supervision.§ Make constant security runs and bed checks.Substance Abuse CounselorMarch 2005–December2012 St. Barnabas Hospital Bronx, NY§ Conducts individual counseling sessions, opened and closed groups, family and conjoint counseling sessions.§ Presents educational information to patients and significant others.§ Functions as part of an inter-disciplinary team. Ensure referrals to aftercare at treatment modalities of such as determined by the needs of the patient. § Write timely, clear, accurate concise progress notes, areas of conflict short term, long term treatment planning and psychosocial history, and etc. § Accurately assess new patients.§ Conduct small group activities.§ Maintain and enhance professional growth and development through in-services, seminars, workshops, professional affiliations, etc.§ Provide timely progress reports to referring agencies.§ Understands the Diversion Prevention Plan for the Methadone Substance Abuse Treatment Program and Medically Managed Detoxification Unit.

Substance Abuse CounselorFebruary 2003 - February 2005 Tri-Center Program Bronx, NY§ Responsible for monthly reports§ Monitors patients’ substance abuse through urine toxicology, weekly progress note formulation of initial treatment plan and renewal treatment plan.§ Case load of approximately 26 clients § Facilitated groups and individual therapy session, utilize gorsky relapse prevention and emotional behavior therapy.

Education Current holder of CASAC/T Currently pursuing CASAC Certified HIV Test Counselor Proficient in Spanish and English