Buster Perkins
Richmond, VA
***********@*****.*** - 804-***-****
Willing to relocate: Anywhere
Authorized to work in the US for any employer
WORK EXPERIENCE
Qualified Mental Health Professional
National Counseling Group, Inc - Richmond, VA - October 2015 to Present Program Coordinator
Lifestyle Solutions Org - Australia - September 2011 to August 2014 Responsibilities
Worked with adults in a residential setting
Provided support with budgeting/petty cash
Supervised staff and provided support as needed
Created employee schedules
Provided transportation to doctor’s appointment
Taught independent living skills
Alcohol and Drug Counselor
Council of Aboriginal Alcohol Program - Darwin NT - May 2011 to August 2011 Responsibilities
Conduct client screening and initial assessment for entry into the programs Support clients and their families on a one-on-one and small group basis to achieve their therapeutic goals Deliver appropriate rehabilitation programs
Evaluate client progress against therapeutic goals in programs, provide feedback to Management and maintain client records and case notes
Regularly liaise with other Alcohol and Drug Support Workers, Youth Support Workers and After Hours Support Workers to ensure a collaborative approach to supporting clients to achieve their goals Maintain an awareness of client’s needs and wellbeing at all times, including provision of information to after- hours team as required
Data entry and reporting as required
Day Treatment Counselor
Family Transitions - Richmond, VA - August 2009 to February 2010 Responsibilities
Provided direct day treatment and counseling services to identified youth and their families Modelled, developed and taught problem solving techniques Actively coordinated and planned discharge and after care plans with referring agency Attended and participated in orientation, in-service training and conferences as scheduled Provided linkages to community based services and support and provided advocacy and support for families to these services
Assisted in planning services
Volunteer Counselor
First Contractors - Richmond, VA - August 2007 to May 2008 Responsibilities
Mentoring clients and preparing them to mentally deal with real life situations through group and individual classroom sessions
Helping with Habitat for Humanity* project
Assisted clients in selling woodwork projects they had created during the work program EDUCATION
BA in Social Work
Virginia Union University - Richmond, VA
2005 to 2008