Substance Abuse Mental Health

Kenneth Sutton

*** ********* *****, **********, ************, PA, 17063, 718-***-**** **********@*****.***

RELEVANT SKILLS

Group Dynamics, Group Facilitation, Communication Skills, Motivational Interviewing, DBT, CBT, REBT, Suicide Prevention, Group / Individual Counseling, Case Note Documentation, Interpersonal Skills, HIV / AIDS Advocacy, Housing Advocacy, Foster, Relationships, Program Coordination, MS Office, Internet Savvy, Organizational Skills.

PROFESSIONAL HISTORY

Philhaven - Mental and Behavioral Health 09/2013 – Present Substance Abuse Therapist: Completed and maintain accurate records or reports regarding the patients' histories and progress, services provided, or other required information. Develop client treatment plans based on research, clinical experience, and client histories. Participate in case conferences or staff meetings. Coordinate counseling efforts with mental health professionals or other health professionals, such as doctors, nurses, or social workers. Interviewed clients, reviewed records, and confer with other professionals to evaluate individuals' mental and physical condition to determine their suitability for participation in a specific program. Intervene as an advocate for clients or patients to resolve emergency problems in crisis situations. Provide clients or family members with information about addiction issues and about available services or programs, making appropriate referrals when necessary. Develop, implement, or evaluate public education, prevention, or health promotion programs, working in collaboration with organizations, institutions, or communities. Utilized Motivational Interviewing Therapy (MIT) Dialectic Behavior Therapy (DBT) and Stages of Change techniques to engage and provide treatment to consumers.

Resource for Human Development 05/2012 – 12/2012 Substance Abuse Specialist: Provided on-call, after-hour support to consumers as scheduled and provided face-to-face services in the consumer's home, in public places, wherever necessary. Made contact with consumer within 3 business days of receiving a referral. Utilize Motivational Enhancement Therapy (MET) and Stages of Change techniques to engage and provide treatment to consumers. Provide clinical treatment for mental health and substance abuse/dependence, incorporating recovery-based, person-centered treatment approaches and harm reduction strategies. Provide and coordinate substance abuse assessment, treatment planning, and service delivery tailored to the individual needs of consumers with dual disorders of mental illness and substance abuse. Assess the ongoing progress toward planned goals and objectives. Provide direct assistance with family of consumers in areas such as in-home family education

and relationship building. Assure continuity of care when consumer is in the hospital, jail, respite, etc.

The Fortune Society 11/2009 - 11/2011 Case Manager: Secure and maintain appropriate release of information for each client. Help client review all that has happened and all the assistance they have received. Identify any unmet urgent needs, and refer to proper resource. Enable clients to take responsibility for their recovery, acting as advocate and facilitator. Conduct home visits. Issue referrals based on clients need. Relay all information to Supervisor at regular briefings. Network with other agencies to stay informed about services and resources. Present individual cases to the Treatment Team Committee. Respect confidentiality at all times. Follow up with other agencies to assure that assistance/commitments have been met.

The Fortune Society 12/2008 - 11/2009 Treatment Services Counselor: Provided individual Counseling to previously incarcerated individuals to ensure they integrate into society and meet treatment objectives. Assist and develop treatment plans with individual clients. Prepare court reports for mandated clients.

Argus 4 Residential 04/2008 - 01/2009 Conduct Urinalysis, writing incident reports, participating case management conferences, handling petty-cash, logging data, data entry, conflict resolution, client assessments, medical feedbacks, clerical duties, group facilitation.

EDUCATION/TRAINING

Masters in Human Service with a Concentration in Clinical Counseling / Human Resources, Lincoln University, Philadelphia, P.A., May 6 2012

Bachelor of Science with a Concentration in Human Services / Counseling

Lincoln University, Philadelphia, P.A., May, 8 2010

08/2012 (NCI) Training: Workplace Violence Prevention and Behavior Management

05/12-Certification in Medication Administration Approved by N.C. Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Mental Health and Developmental.

01/24/11-Certficate of Completion for Identification and Reporting of Child Abuse and Neglect Training

09/30/11 CASAC - New York State Credentialed Alcohol and Substance Abuse Counselor - 22651

07/2010-Certification of Completion (Offender Workforce Development Specialist Training) Certified Curriculum provided by the National Institute of Corrections.

11/17/10-Certificate of Completion for Trauma Informed, Comprehensive Case Management for Homeless Families

12/09-Certification of Completion (Co-Occurring Disorders) Hunter College – School of Social work.

10/20/15- (CAADC) Certified Advance Alcohol and Drug Counselor, PA

01/15/13- Screening and Assessment

04/19/13-Certificate in Advanced De-Escalation Techniques

05/14/13-Certificate in Basic Pharmacology

07/21/13-(CAC-AD) Certified Associate Counselor – MD

07/21/13- (CCDC) Certified Chemical Dependency Counselor – MD

12/16/15- (LPC) License Professional Counselor, PA

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