Substance Abuse Human Resources

Whitley E. Grant

**** **** ***** **** ***** Telephone: 919-***-****

Apartment #301 Email: *******.*******@*****.***

Charlotte,NC 28216

Career Objective:

Seeking an entry level position in higher education that encompasses the holistic student en- gagement.

Education:

North Carolina Central University-Durham, NC December 2014 Masters of Arts in Mental Health Counseling

Cum Laude

North Carolina Central University-Durham, NC December 2010 Bachelor of Arts of Elementary Education

Concentration: Social Sciences

Magna Cum Laude

Professional Experience:

LPCA/LCASA April-Current

Substance Abuse Counselor

ACTT Team

Family Innovations, LLC Charlotte, NC

• Completes Comprehensive Clinical Assessments

• Provides individual therapy using cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing

• facilitates weekly substance abuse group

• facilitates weekly psychosocial rehabilitation group

• Crisis respondent

• Completes substance abuse assessments and provides diagnosis

• collaborates with community resources including but not limited to con- sumer’s family, friends, social workers. probation officers

• referral to substance abuse treatment facility

• Completes individualized treatment plan tailored to specific client need Licensed Clinical Addiction Specialist February-April Contractor

OneCare Behavioral Health Systems Wake Forest, NC

• Completes diagnostic assessments for clients

• Completes comprehensive clinical assessments for clients

• Makes appropriate referral to community resources

• Enter clinical notes into electronic medical records Alcohol and Other Drug Intern/ August - December 2014 Counseling Center Intern

North Carolina Central University Durham, NC

• Provided substance abuse assessments and individual counseling using cognitive behavioral therapy, solution focused therapy, and feminist therapy

• Facilitated short term group counseling

• Entered clinical notes into electronic medical records

• Prepared individualized treatment plans for clients.

• Prepared treatment plans for group facilitation.

• Created progress notes for clients in group and individual sessions.

• Collaborated with team for program planning and facilitation

• Prepared and facilitated classroom presentations.

• Advised college peer education group

• Collaborated with counseling center to provide outreach program- ming in various areas of the campus

Practicum May-July 2014

First Step Services, LLC Raleigh, NC

• Provided substance abuse assessments and individual counseling

• Co-facilitated short term group counseling

• Entered counseling notes onto electronic filing system

• Prepared treatment plans for clients.

• Prepared treatment plans for group facilitation.

• Entered progress notes for clients in group sessions.

• Used Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Gestalt Therapy, and Person Centered Planning techniques and treatment to maximize client’s

counseling experience and progress

Graduate Assistant January 2013-May 2014

North Carolina Central University

Counselor Education Department Durham, NC

• Worked with the Department Chair to assist in the academic, pro- grammatic and office management of the department

• Provided general assistance to faculty;

• Assisted and/or conducted research projects as determined by de- partment faculty

• Supported faculty research by collaborating, entering and analyzing data under faculty supervision;

• Provided library and internet searches/research;

• Provided general administrative assistance;

• Assisted in writing, e.g. accreditation and other report writing;

• Helped faculty with course preparations;

• Worked collaboratively with other Graduate Assistants;

• Assisted in open house presentation

President April 2014 - Present

Chi Sigma Iota Honor Society Nu Chi Chi Chapter

• Exerted leadership in achievement to further the development of the CSI Chapter

• Exerted leadership in achievement of the purposes of the CSI chap- ter.

• Presided at all Chapter meetings and Executive Committee. Pro- vided Executive Committee and membership (via chapter and/or CSI Exemplar) with valuable information.

• Assured that the Executive Committee actively participated in es- tablishing and achieving annual goals.

Human Resources Assistant May 2011-October 2012

Health-link of America, Inc. Wake Forest, NC

Human Resources Assistant

• Explained company personnel policies, benefits, and procedures to employees and/or job applicants.

• Processed, verified, and maintained documentation relating to per- sonnel activities such as staffing, recruitment, training, grievances, performance evaluations, and classifications.

• Established and maintained relationship with hiring managers to stay abreast of current and future hiring and business needs.

• Interviewed applicants to obtain information on work history, train- ing, education, and job skills.

• Maintained current knowledge of Equal Employment Opportunity

(EEO) and affirmative action guidelines and laws, such as the

Americans with Disabilities Act.

President April 2010-December 2010

Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Alpha Lambda Chapter North Carolina Central University Durham, NC

• Developed and facilitated meetings and programs for up to 35 members

• Monitored administrative processes and guidelines for the organization to maintain com- pliance on national level

• Create boards and flyers for chapter programs

• Receive, record, and authorize requests for disbursements in accordance with sorority policies and procedures.

• Train members in techniques and skills for job requirements

Professional Affiliations

Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. 2008-Present

Golden Key Honor Society 2009-Present

Omicron Delta Kappa National Leadership Honor Society 2010-Present Chi Sigma Iota 2013-Present

Counseling and International Honor Society

Southern Association of Counselor Educators 2014-Present American Counseling Association 2014-Present

License Professional Association of North Carolina 2014-Present American College Personnel Association 2014-Present North Carolina College Personnel Association 2014-Present Licensure

License Clinical Addiction Specialist-Associate LCAS-21272

License Professional Counselor- Associate A11565 Certifications

NCI 2015

CPR/First Aid 2015

Motivational Interviewing 2015

ACTT Service Defition Training 2015

CCA Training-Cardinal Innovations 2015

Grants

(October, 2014) Proposal: Preparing Counselors of Color in Training for Diverse Cultural Contexts: Exploring the Experiences and Education of Students of Color

in Counseling Program.

Volunteer Experience

Durham Food Bank Jan 2015

Emerging Leaders Forum Feb 2015

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