Substance Abuse Counselor
Resume:
Michael W. Torres
Covina, CA 91723
*************@*****.***
CAREER OBJECTIVE
I am seeking a responsible and challenging position working with a dynamic
team of Recovery Specialists in any of the following capacities: SUBSTANCE
ABUSE COUNSELOR / CASE MANAGER / COMMUNITY OUTREACH PREVENTION SPECIALIST
or a similar position where I can utilize my knowledge and skills that I
have obtained through education and experience.
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
2010-2011 Intercoast Colleges
West Covina, CA
Certificate of Completion Drug and Alcohol Studies Program
. 900 Hours of Education and Training / Didactic and
Clinical
. Certified Substance Abuse Counselor CATC
. Certified Domestic Violence Instructor
. Knowledge of Code of Ethics, Scope of Practice, and Code
of Conduct
. Competency and Understanding of the Importance of
Reports and Record Keeping
. Working Knowledge of 12 Step Philosophy
WORK EXPERIENCE
2009-Current Motivational Systems Intl.
La Puente, CA
Program Manager
< Direct Supervision of DEJ PC 1000 Drug Diversion Program
< Direct Supervision of AB109 Clients
< Instruct Anger Management, Parenting and Youth Drug and
Alcohol Classes
< Group and One on One Counseling
< Intakes, Assessments, Court Mandated Progress Reports
< Treatment Planning
< Urine Analysis
< Charting, Reports and Record Keeping
< Community Outreach
2010-2011 Pasadena Recovery Center
Pasadena, CA
Intern
< Facilitate Groups
< Case Management
< Treatment Planning
< Reports and Record Keeping
< Patient Interaction
2004-2007 Ronin Marketing
Claremont, CA
Sales Representative
. Sales Manager
. Trainer
. Customer Service
1996-2003 Service Promotions
Hemet, CA
Sales Representative
. Trainer
. Customer Service Representative
1989-1996 Service Plus Advertising Costa
Mesa, CA
Sales Manager
. Customer Service
. Sales Manager
. Increased Sales Percentages
1987-1989 Service Advertising
San Diego, CA
Sales Representative
1985-1987 Royal Crown Beverage Company El
Monte, CA
Merchandiser
PROFESSIONAL SKILLS
. Proficient in Microsoft Office Word/Excel/PowerPoint
. Facilitator
. Essentials of Alcohol and Drug Counseling
. Working Knowledge of the 12 Core Functions and 46 Global
Criteria
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