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.

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