Certified Substance Abuse Counselor II
Resume:
Billie Lynch
Hollydale, CA 90280
***********@*****.***
Cell: 562-***-****
! OBJECTIVE:
A highly dynamic and skilled professional with in-depth knowledge of Substance Abuse Case
Management, seeking a respective career with my obtained organizational and professional expertise in a
renowned organization with potential for growth.
! WORK EXPERIENCE:
COUNSELOR/GROUP 06//14 - Present
FACILITATOR
Clare Foundation, Santa Monica, CA
• Develop and formulate client treatment plans based upon clients' history using counseling treatment
techniques, review and evaluate clients' progress in relation to measurable goals described in
treatment and care plans, and modify treatment plans to comply with changes in client status
• Counsel clients and patients, individually and in group sessions, to assist in overcoming
dependencies, adjusting to life, and making changes
• Complete and maintain accurate records and reports regarding patient histories and progress,
services provided, and other required information
• Provide documentation and progress notes along with accident and incident reports, discharge plans and
Summaries
• Approved to drive facility vehicles to transport clients to social outings and escort/transport individuals to
appointments outside facility
• Maintains documentation of all counseling sessions, substance abuse services, and alternative services.
• Supervises program participants with medication compliance and drug screening as needed . Dispensed, charted and
monitored medications..
• Provides crisis intervention and facilitates conflict resolution among the program participants.
• Develops and maintains skills through seminars, workshops or other forms of related training/education.
• Participates in all team and staff meetings, community meetings and supervision/consultation.
• Trained on Evolv software for Electronic Health Records.
Currently
GROUP FACILITATOR
Little House, Inc., Bellflower, CA
• Currently volunteering time as a group facilitator 2-4 groups weekly
P.M. COUNSELOR
Studio 12 - Private Drug & Alcohol Rehab/Detox, Valley Village, California 03/12 - 01/13
• Counsel clients and patients, individually and in group sessions, to assist in overcoming
dependencies, adjusting to life, and making changes
• Complete and maintain accurate records and reports regarding patient histories and progress,
services provided, and other required information
• Develop client treatment plans based upon client history and modify treatment plans to comply
with changes in client status
• Review and evaluate clients' progress in relation to measurable goals described in treatment and
care plans
• Intervene as advocate for clients or patients to resolve emergency problems in crisis situations
• Provide clients or family members with information about addiction issues and available services
and programs, making appropriate referrals when necessary. Counsel family members to assist
them in understanding, dealing with, and supporting clients with substance abuse issues
• Coordinate counseling efforts with mental health professionals and other healthcare providers such as
doctors, nurses, social workers, and participate in case conferences and staff meetings
CASE MANAGER/COUNSELOR
Little House Inc., Bellflower, California 01/11 - 12/11
• Interview clients, review records, and confer with other professionals to evaluate individuals
mental and physical condition, and to determine their suitability for participation in program
• Maintain accurate records and reports regarding clients' histories and progress, services provided,
and other required information
• Formulate client treatment plans based upon clients' history using counseling treatment
techniques, review and evaluate clients' progress in relation to measurable goals described in
treatment and care plans, and modify treatment plans to comply with changes in client status
• Counsel clients and patients, individually and in group sessions, to assist in overcoming
dependencies, adjusting to life, and making changes
• Offer clients or family members information about addiction issues and available services and
programs, making appropriate referrals when necessary, and prepare legal documents for clients'
to present in court as needed
• Manage counseling efforts with mental health professionals and other healthcare providers such as
doctors, nurses, social workers, and participate in case conferences and staff meetings
INTERN/VOLUNTEER
First House, Costa Mesa, California 02/09 to 12/10
• Operate telephone switchboard to answer, screen, or forward calls, providing information, and
taking messages. Greet persons entering establishment, determine nature and purpose of visit, and
direct or escort them to specific destinations
• Perform administrative support tasks, such as filing, scheduling appointments, and over the
Phone assessments as needed _
PROCESSING MANAGER/UNDERWRITER
Bristol Home Loans, Carson, California 10/00 - 11/08
• Approve loans within specified limits and submit complete packages to Investors for approval
Analyze applicants' financial status, credit, and property evaluations to determine feasibility of
granting loans.
• Obtain and compile copies of loan applicants' credit histories, corporate financial statements, and
other financial information
• Review and update credit and loan files
• Review loan agreements to ensure that they are complete and accurate according to policy
• Compute payment schedules
• Submit applications to credit analysts for verification and recommendation
• Processing all loans from start to funding
• Ability to run LP, DU, and AUS automated systems, lock rates, order docs and fund online
! EDUCATION
Covered California
• Certified Enrollment Counselor, Cert.No. 100*******
California Association of Addiction Recovery Resources, Sacramento, California
•CADC – II CA Aii2451214
• CPR, First Aid and AED Certified
• Currently TB Cleared
• PSI Seminars
• 500 Hour Drug Program
• Non-Residential Drug Treatment
o Family Systems
o Interpersonal Relationships
o Coping Skills
• Women in Recovery - 20 hours of Training
• Residential Drug Program - Cognitive Skills
• Phase II – Detection and Treatment Resources
• Employable Skills – 6 Week Course
• Parenting - 11 Week Course
o Workshop - Domestic Violence
o Workshop - Setting Goals for Yourself and Your Children
Los Cerritos Board of Realtors, Bellflower, California
• Certificates in Ethics, Proof & Conducts, and Agency Relationships
Pius X High School, Downey, California
• High School Diploma
! STRENGTHS:
• Compassionate, patient, empathetic, knowledgeable, and motivated to making positive
contributions to treatment facilities and individuals seeking therapy
• Extensive active listening skills with an analytical approach to gain insight into the patient's
problem
• Clear understanding of the dynamics of addiction and adhere to the 12 core functions of substance
abuse counseling
• Provides counseling and case management services, as well as processes new client intakes and
assessments; performed biopsychosocial assessments, conducted individual, family, and group
sessions along with educational lectures
• Excellent problem and sensitivity skills, self-control, and stress tolerance.
• Assisted patients with their social and familial lives while
maintaining appropriate boundaries.
• Impeccable record, filing and administrative functions
• Communication Proficiency
• Time Management and thoroughness
• Technical Capability
• Clear knowledge of HIPAA rules and regulations
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