Substance Abuse Counselor

Sonia N. Kaid

**** ***** ****** ***. ********, NY 11230

(Cell): 347-***-**** (Email): *********@*****.***

Objective:

To obtain a position in the Substance Abuse/Human Services field where I may continue to best utilize my wide range of experience and to continue to grow and develop as a professional.

Education:

1999-2000 HOSTOS Community College- Psychology: Obtained Credits

1994-1995 Argus Community (ACT I) - Substance Abuse Counseling for CASAC Hours

CASAC Eligible

1994 GED

Employment:

2006-2014 Albert Einstein-MMTP- Substance Abuse Counselor

2002-2006 Special Care New Vision Detoxification Unit- Senior Intake Coordinator

2001-2002 Project GreenHope Services for Women- Substance Abuse Counselor

1999-2001 BASICS Inc. - Services for Men- Director of Administrative Services

1998-1999 Argus IV- Assistant Director

1994-1998 PROMESA Inc. – Counselor/Unit Supervisor

Qualification

Managed a caseload of 25-70 of clients/patients

Conducted individual counseling sessions and group counseling

Documented progress notes, treatment plans, Health Home, weekly/monthly STARS reports

Familiar with benefit eligibility (Medicaid/Medicare/HMO’s)

Screened and assessed prospective patients for admission

Attended daily meetings with Medical Providers regarding patients admissions/discharge planning

Contacted referral agencies daily to prepare proper discharge planning/aftercare services

Assistant Director for Residential Program for Men- assisted Director with daily functions of the facility

Skills

English and Spanish

Computer Skills- Microsoft Word

Type 30-40 words per minute

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