Acted as a role model for clients by exhibiting positive behaviors.

Lisa Thompson

***** ***** ******

La Quinta, CA 92253

Cell: 760-***-****

E-Mail: acwmh7@r.postjobfree.com

Professional Summary

Seasoned Chemical Dependency Counselor with demonstrated track record of successfully working with diverse client populations in one-on-one and group settings.

Personable and proactive Chemical Dependency Counselor focused on building positive rapport with a diverse range of clients.

Critical thinker who thrives under pressure.

Organized and energetic Residential Counselor with 7 years working with clients in milieu environments. Superior time management and interpersonal skills.

Skill Highlights

Addictions specialist

Superior communication skills

Solution-focused counseling

Exceptional problem solver

Dissociative disorders competency

Conflict resolution training

Certified Addictions Counselor (CAC)

Group behavior and dynamics

12 Steps programs

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Exceptional problem solver

Clinical documentation

Suicide risk assessments

Sound judgment

CPR certification

Compassionate

Accomplishments

Managed a caseload of more than 11 clients at any given time.

Promoted to Primary Counselor from assistant counselor after three months of promotion to assistant counselor.

Professional Experience

April 2010 to Current

Betty Ford Center Rancho Mirage, CA

Chemical Dependency Primary Counselor

Worked with countless number of clients with co-occurring disorders.

Conducted 1 crisis counseling sessions each week for individual patient's on my caseload.

Assessed and wrote treatment plans and weekly progress notes for each patient assigned to caseload.

Completed documentation for all patient.s attending group sessions.Facilitated a weekly discussion group about relationship issues for men and women.

Pursued ongoing education and training opportunities to further develop professional skills.

Communicated regularly with family members and significant others during the treatment process.

Conducted individual counseling sessions to address physical, mental, social and emotional problems caused by substance abuse.

Acted as a role model for patients' by exhibiting positive behaviors.

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April 2010 to Current

Betty Ford Center RanchoMirage, Ca

Counselor

Selected and compiled relevant information and resources for patient's to support them in overcoming mental and emotional problems.

Assessed and wrote treatment plans and weekly progress notes for each patient assigned to caseload.

Completed documentation for all patient's attending group sessions

Facilitated a weekly discussion group about relationship issues for men and women.

Communicated regularly with family members and significant others during the treatment process.Conducted individual counseling sessions to address physical, mental, social and emotional problems caused by substance abuse.

Education and Training

California Coast University Santa Ana, CA

Bachelor of Science Psychology

I am over half way finished with my Bachelor's degree.

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