Licensed Clinical Addiction Specialist.
Driven, motivated, and personable recent graduate with a Master’s degree in Mental Health-Rehabilitation counseling, and a Certificate in Behavioral Addictions. Undertook professional internships performing intake assessments, counseling, leading group therapy, building job readiness skills, and case managing. Over two years-experience in a mental health facility as a Certified Nursing Assistant. Quick-learner, able to provide innovative solutions to meet client needs with poise and professionalism.
Areas of Expertise
Intake Interviews
Training & Development
DSM & ASAM Classification
Data Analysis
Current CPR Training
Relationship Building
One-On-One Counselling
Case Management
Job Readiness Skills
Education & Credentials
Licensed Clinical Addictions Specialist – Associate. LCAS-22905
Certified Nursing Assistant - No. 380404
Master of Science in Mental Health -Rehabilitation North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, Greensboro, NC, 2016
Certificate in Rehabilitation Counseling and Behavioral Addictions North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, Greensboro, NC, 2016
Master of Library and Information Studies University of North Carolina, Greensboro, NC
Professional Affiliations
National Rehabilitation Counseling Association, USA
Experience Highlights
GOODWILL INDUSTRIES OF CENTRAL NORTH CAROLINA INC., Greensboro, NC
Graduate Student Internship, 5/2015 - 11/2015
Demonstrated strong aptitude for counseling clients with mental disabilities in an empathetic manner both in intake and for initial interviews to gather information to determine plans, level of case management required, and fiscal monitoring.
Performed in-depth analysis of information from interviews, and medical records, in collaboration with other professions, to determine clients' abilities, needs, and eligibility for services.
Strong skills in clinical assessment and treatment planning, evaluating client’s mental social and emotional ability to obtain competitive employment or continued education.
NORTH CAROLINA DIVISION OF VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION SERVICES, Greensboro, NC.
Graduate Student Practicum, 08/27/2013 -12/06/2013
Delivered a range of high-quality services to individuals returning to work after undergoing mental health rehabilitation as part of research-based study focusing on mental health.
Provided results-driven career counseling services including developing job seeking skills, assessing vocational interests, and creating individual action plans for returning to work.
Ability to oversee case management process such as connecting clients with referrals to community programs and other service providers, while accurately documenting progress and writing case notes.