Substance Abuse Management

Jennifer Wilson, LSW, MSW, MAC, LCAC II, CSAC-A

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Woodbridge, VA 22193

703-***-**** cell

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EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS

George Mason University, Fairfax, VA Master’s Degree, Clinical Social Work, May 2013

George Mason University, Fairfax, VA; 4.00 GPA; Dean’s List; May 2011

Bachelor of Science in Social Work

Northern Virginia Community College, Alexandria, VA; Dean’s List; August 2003

124 Credits; Substance Abuse Counselor Certification

Master Addiction Counselor (MAC), Licensed Social Worker, Licensed Certified Addiction Counselor II, State Certified Psychiatric Technician, Candidate for LGSW, DC, or LCSW, Virginia,

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

I have over twenty years of experience in human services a strong communicator, experience with direct contact with adolescents and adults diagnosed with mental disorders such as schizophrenia, personality disorder, oppositional defiant disorders, ADHD, conduct disorder, PTSD, depressive disorder, bipolar in addition to co-occurring mental disorder and substance use disorders. I have a good understanding of cultural diversity issues an extensive experience as a group leader. I am qualified and experience with residential, intensive outpatient care, day treatment, and correctional facilities, methadone maintenance, detoxification treatment, as well as transitional housing, in addition experience in crisis communications, individual and group therapy by implementing evidence -based practices. I provide excellent leadership and teamwork skills, and work well in stressful situations.

CLINICAL EXPERIENCE

Comprehensive Treatment Center, Washington, DC February 2015-November 2015

Outpatient behavioral health program, employed as counselor. Responsibilities include services for adults diagnosed with co-occurring disorders and substance use disorders. Assess psychological and sociological background of clients to contribute to the appropriate treatment plan and monitor client’s progress. Conduct care coordination, treatment planning, psychotherapy group, client advocacy, crisis intervention and aftercare planning. Assess and conceptualize the unique needs and strength of clients with co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders. Provide individual therapy, group therapy, case management, and client centered consultation and crisis intervention.

Rainbow Center, Washington, DC July 2009- February 2010

Intensive outpatient substance abuse/mental health facility, Owner/ Program Director. Responsibilities include developing policies and procedures for program. Collaborated with community based organizations and government officials in the District of Columbia in order to secure funding for program. Responsible for writing Certificate of Need (CON) proposal establish a substance abuse program within the community. Act as liaison for the medical director and board members.

Good Hope Institute, Washington, DC January 2009- July 2009

Intensive outpatient treatment center, employed as a counselor. Responsibilities include services to adults diagnosed with co-occurring disorders and substance use disorders, provision of medication-assisted treatment with methadone for opioid dependent population in a weekly outpatient clinic, conducted weekly educational groups related to addiction and relapse prevention. Responsible for case management activities for clients, including initial assessment, outreach, linkage to and coordination with other service providers, client advocacy and aftercare treatment; risk assessment and crisis intervention; conducted screening interviews; made initial diagnosis; writes individual treatment plans; maintained records according to agency's policies and procedures. Provided crisis intervention and assessment for clients at high risk for suicide/homicide, clinical services; individual therapy, consultation and assistance to families, professional and community agencies; Attend and Adhere to all State, Federal and Program regulations and procedures regarding methadone treatment; develop contracts for problematic clients who continue using elicit drugs; writes clinical evaluations for judicial system. Conduct HIV prevention educational groups. Provided therapy, assessments and appropriate referrals for detoxification and residential rehabilitation, discharge planning and aftercare services, evaluated clients at high risk and potential need for hospitalization; implemented risk management plans, participated as a member of the multi-disciplinary team during weekly clinical staff meetings and professional development activities.

Woodbridge Methadone Center, Manassas, VA August 2008- Dec 2008

Fairfax Methadone Center, Annandale, VA October 2003-Feb 2004

Outpatient treatment center, employed as a Counselor. Responsibilities include provision of services to adults diagnosed with serious mental disabilities and substance use problems, case management services, risk assessment and crisis intervention, group therapy, assessment, diagnosis and coordination of services with other agencies, provision of medication assisted treatment with methadone for opioid dependent population in a weekly outpatient clinic; conducted weekly educational groups to addiction and relapse prevention. Conducted screening interviews; made initial diagnosis; developed and implemented individual treatment plans; maintained records according to agency's policies and procedures; prepared reports, provided clinical services including individual therapy, HIV prevention educational groups, discharge planning, appropriate referrals for detoxification and residential rehabilitation, and aftercare services. Member of and participated in weekly interdisciplinary team clinical staff meetings to provide clients progress, issues, updates and concerns in addition participated in professional development activities to enhance team building skills. Adhere to all State, Federal and Program regulations and procedures regarding methadone treatment; develop contract and referrals for problematic clients who continue using elicit drugs

Rainbow Center, Woodbridge, VA April 2007 – April 2008

Adult substance abuse treatment center (outpatient) Owner/ Executive Director. Responsibilities include writing policies and procedures, interacting with board members and attending meetings. Responsible for recruiting, interviewing and making recommendations for hiring personnel for the Rainbow Center; provided ongoing training to staff on evidence-based substance abuse clinical practice. Responsible for being a liaison for two licensed clinical social workers and two certified addiction counselors; monitoring the budget, managing the finances and managing generally day to day operations of the facility; presenting presentation to other agencies and groups defining goals, objectives and mission of the Rainbow Center program, provided direct supervision for two employees.

Harrison House, Annandale, VA June 2004-April 2007

Harrison House of Virginia a residential/outpatient substance abuse treatment facility for impaired professional adults diagnosed with co occurring disorder and substance use disorders, employed as a Certified Substance Abuse Counselor. Responsibilities include clinical assessments, treatment, and crisis intervention and case management activities for clients, including outreach and client advocacy. Facilitated psychotherapy groups, educational and relapse prevention groups, women's groups, and individual counseling. Conducted initial screenings interviews for appropriateness of program, made initial diagnosis and treatment recommendations; developed treatment plans, documentation, maintained records according to agency's policies and procedures; participated in weekly clinical staff meetings and provided ongoing case management for clients and families. Provided evidence-based practice such as motivational interviewing (MI), stages of change and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). Administered scored and interpreted Substance Use Scale, Drug Abuse Screening, Alcohol and Drug Screen; provided discharge planning and coordination of care with community agencies to provide continuum of care. Maintained contact with probation officers with written reports; collaborated with the criminal justice system by providing assessments, coordination of services to individuals involved with the criminal justice system.

SUPERVISED CLINICAL INTERNSHIP EXPERIENCE

Prince William County CSB, Manassas, VA August 2012-May 2013

Mental health substance abuse program provides services for adults diagnosed with serious mental disabilities and substance use problems. Responsibilities include treatment, assessment and diagnosis, co-facilitated /facilitated stages of change men’s group therapy, individual assessment and diagnosis, discharge planning and aftercare services when needed; received weekly supervision to work on skills and discuss clients diagnosis. Responsibilities include provision of medication-assisted treatment with Suboxone for opioid dependent population weekly. Evaluated risk and potential need for hospitalization; provided evidence based clinical substance abuse practice; made diagnosis with utilizing the DSM-IV-TR and developed and implemented individual treatment plans; maintain records according to agency’s policies and procedures; Maintained contact with probation officer with verbal and written reports on clients progress and discharge status. Act as a liaison for clients to ensure good communication with the clinic doctor and to promote continuity care. Advocated on the macro level by attend the General Assembly in Richmond VA, and the Supreme Court in Washington DC, to identify opportunities to change how our state treats “offenders” and disadvantaged individual.

Volunteers of America, Arlington, VA August 2011- May 2012

Early Recovery Residential Program provides services for adults diagnosed with co-occurring substance use disorders. Responsibilities include initial bio psychosocial assessment, initial diagnosis utilizing the DSM-IV-TR, treatment plan, individual therapy, facilitated art therapy group; evidence based educational substance abuse groups; completed progress, case notes, intakes and discharge summary; facilitated process group sessions, implemented cognitive behavioral and motivational interviewing approaches. Received weekly supervision, worked on competencies, skills and client’s diagnosis. Member of a multidisciplinary team, attend and actively participated in weekly clinical staff meeting and supervision to enhance professional skills.

Friends of Guest House, Alexandria, VA August 2010-May 2011

Guest House provides housing and services for female ex-felons diagnosed with mental disabilities and substance use problems who are reintegrating back into the community. Responsibilities include organizing a voting rights forum invited delegates, NAACP President and other government officials who attended. Advocated for ex-felons voting rights on the macro level by attending the General Assembly in Richmond VA. Responsibilities include crisis intervention, co-facilitate groups and case management activities, assist with client’s intake and discharge process; utilized available resources to empower ex-felons meet their personal, social and health needs. In addition to developing an entrepreneur curriculum; provided individual therapy with clients and family members, documentation of client’s progress, participated in staff meetings.

Affiliations/Accomplishments

National Association of Alcoholism and Drug Counselors (NAADAC), National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP),National Association of Social Workers (NASW), National Action Network (NAN),Social Action Linking Together (SALT) advocacy organization, Virginia CURE advocacy organization for Virginia criminal justice

I am an Advocate and Community Activist for restoring voting rights for offenders

Volunteer Experiences

Full Armour Ministries, Inc., Outreach Minister, Washington, DC. 1992- 2012. Distribute clothes, food, shelter and job referrals to homeless men and women; provide appropriate assistances for individuals who deal with mental illness and co-occurring substance use disorders. Pray and provide encouragement to homeless individuals. Bailey’s Crossroads Shelter, Homeless shelter Falls Church, VA, 1997-1998. Empathic listener for individuals in crisis; provided job referrals and transportation for job interviews; assisted in resume writing, bible study groups. Provide professional clothes for residents seeking employment. House of Ruth, Women’s Shelter, Washington, DC, 1993-1994, provided an atmosphere of support among the women, provided job referrals. S.O.M.E., So Others May Eat, Soup Kitchen Washington, DC., 1993-1994. Served food, empathetic listener, distributed clothes; provided homeless individuals with employment and appropriate referral services. DC Village Nursing Home, Washington, DC, 1992-closed, provided support and encouragement to patients, participated and assisted patients in art and pet therapy group sessions. Read books to Dementia patients weekly to help stimulate their mind.

Electronic Records experience: Credible, ICAM, ECW, Avatar, WITS, Psyconsult, Welligent

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