Buster Perkins

Richmond, VA

acyhvz@r.postjobfree.com - 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

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