Mental Health Substance Abuse

RONALD PHILLIPS

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OBJECTIVE

To work as a substance abuse counselor in a rehabilitation center and treat patients battling with drugs, alcohol, tobacco and other substance addiction.

SUMMARY OF SKILLS

Georgia CAC certification, MATS certification, Red Cross Certification

Knowledge of substance abuse disorders, treatment methods, therapeutic procedures

Excellent communication, writing, interpersonal, oral and record keeping skills

Ability to conduct counseling individually and in group settings

WORK EXPERIENCE

Morehouse School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA

Community Health Educator

May 2016 – present

Providing assistance in the recruitment and retention of research study participants in assigned program and or research project.

Provides outreach and care management support to participants; educate participants of available community resources.

Advocate and support the development of problem solving skills; provide instructions in basic health care procedures.

Cornell Scott Hill Health Center, New Haven, CT

Medicated Assisted Treatment Specialist/Case Manager

March 2013-May 2016

Provide crisis intervention and prevention, intensive case management, including mental health counseling and health education and advocacy to a specified population.

Assist clinical professionals providing cost-effective housing and mental health services.

Facilitate Psycho-education groups. Maintain client confidentiality to ensure agency, state and HIPPA laws are followed.

Collaborated with care management team to identify client/patient needs for advocacy in the area of accessing health and behavioral health systems and services, entitlements and community resources.

Liberation Programs, Inc.

Addiction and Mental Health Clinician

June 2010- May 2013

Ensure clients achieve recovery, gain self-sufficiency and improve physical and emotional health. Guide and coordinate treatment plans to clients with substance abuse and mental health disorders.

Consult with medical staff specialists and doctors regarding adequate treatment plans in an effort to identify and execute appropriate treatment interventions.

Responsible for facilitating weekly IOP (Intensive Outpatient Program) and documenting services provided by the agency as well as Interaction with client’s parole and probation officers.

Horizons of Regional Network of Programs, Bridgeport, CT

Substance Abuse Residential Counselor

June 2008-June 2010

Responsible for overseeing and conducting screenings, intake, orientation and assessment of clients for 30-day intensive residential program. Implement counseling, case management and crisis intervention to assist clients in overcoming mental health and substance abuse disorders.

Consult with medical staff specialist and doctors regarding treatment plans along with the ability to amend treatment plans as directed. Daily monitoring and logging data of medications received by clients.

Facilitate Therapeutic Substance Abuse and Trauma groups with clients. Provide individual sessions Treatment Planning and options for after care programs. Implement Evidence Based practices for mental health and substance abuse clientele.

Multicultural Ambulatory Addiction Services, (M.A.A.S), New Haven, CT

Substance Abuse Clinician

December 2003-June 2008

Facilitate and lead substance abuse therapy groups for men diverted from corrections. Provide evidenced-based substance abuse treatment for men and women.

Administer treatment plans, perform triages and maintain accurate and confidential records and conducted individual counseling sessions and psycho-educational groups.

Experience with the 12 core functions including physiological, psychological social and economic effects of drug dependence.

Administer the needs among substance abuse clients, HIV/AIDs clients and those with co-occurring disorders and co-infected individuals. Assist the physicians to manage clients receiving Buprenorphine and Methadone treatment.

EDUCATION

Gateway College, New Haven, CT

Certification Addiction Counselor

MATS, Medical Assisted Treatment Specialist

Red Cross HIV/AIDS certified instructor, CPR, Hepatitis C trained

REFERENCES UPON REQUEST

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