Substance Abuse Specialist

Derrick Clinton Fowler, MS, CRC, QP, LCAS-A

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OBJECTIVE

To provide evidence-based therapeutic interventions to individuals with substance use disorders

EDUCATION

University of North Carolina at Chapel-Hill

Substance Abuse Certification awarded school from the of social work May 2014

Winston-SalemStateUniversity (WSSU)

Master of Science in Rehabilitation Counseling Dec. 2011

The University of North Carolina at Greensboro (UNCG)

Bachelor of Arts in Biology May 2006

SUBSTANCE ABUSE SPECIALIST

Easter Seals UCP of North Carolina & Virginia Yanceyville, NC Jan. 2014- Present

Conduct comprehensive substance abuse assessments

Facilitate the Person Centered Planning process for individualized treatment

Utilize motivational interviewing techniques in working with individuals in earlier stages

of change

Facilitate cognitive behavioral based group therapy and provision of individual

therapeutic sessions in home, office, and community settings

Provides psychosocial rehabilitative interventions and case coordination

CASE MANAGER/COUNSELOR

Residential Treatment Services of Alamance (RTSA) Burlington, NC June 2012- Jan. 2013

Accept referrals for waiting list and assign clients on list to admission into the program

Oversee Person Centered Plan documentation and treatment authorizations

Screen and assist clients eligible for Medicaid

Refer and assist with Shelter Plus and Graham Housing Authority

Serve as staff liaison to Residential Council

Schedule referrals and appointments with VA, Public Health, DSS, Open Door Clinic

Manage transition and discharge by requesting extensions, coordinate transportation,

complete referrals to other facilities, i.e. ADACT

SUBSTANCE ABUSE CASE MANAGER/COUNSELOR (Intern)

Treatment Works Reidsville and Yanceyville, NC May 2013- Jan. 2014

Provide services to consumers who identify as substance abusers or potential users

Implement the 12 Core functions; explain in a manner easily understood by consumers

Create age and gender appropriate psycho-educational programs presented in group and

individual sessions

Accurately complete required intake forms, reports, and other relevant documentation

Comply with all confidentiality laws, ethical regulations, and professional best practices

HONORS AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Registered with NC Substance Abuse Professional Practice Board; LCAS-A licensure

Certified Prime For Life DWI instructor, completed April 15, 2015

Fowler, D.C., Betters, C. (2010) Adjustment Disorder: Considerations for the Workers’

Compensation System. Rehabilitation Professional Journal. Published December, 31

2010

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