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Resume:
Henry J. Picagli Jr. BA, CDCA
Hamilton, OH 45013
*******@*****.***
January 23, 2017
To Whom It May Concern,
I would like to introduce myself, my name is Henry Picagli, I have worked in the Chemical Dependency field for the last 8 years, the first 3.5 years had been as a counselor in a Women s Residential facility, the next 3 years as a counselor in a Men s Residential Facility, and the last 2 have been as an Assessment/Intake Counselor for a Residential/IOP facility. I have a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Psychology. I have a Chemical Dependency Counselor s Assistant Certificate from the state of Ohio. I have been an Exceptional Student Educator in the Palm Beach Public School System for 4 years, working with special needs students. In addition I have spent 25 years in the Food Service industry in positions from owner, Ma tre d, Food and Beverage Director, General Manager, Bartender and server.
My wife and I have six children from 22-30 years of age, our youngest is currently serving in the United States Marine Corps as a Sargent and stationed at Camp Lejeune. We are currently planning on relocating to the Jacksonville/Topsail area in the next 4-5 months. I would consider it an honor and privilege to serve in some capacity to help the men, women, and families who protect our country.
I would be an excellent choice for the position of Substance Abuse Counselor I am able to establish a trusting rapport with people quickly and excel at providing superior listening skill to benefit a community and identify individual needs and abilities. Thank you for your consideration.
Henry Picagli.
Henry Picagli
Professional Summary
1314 Cotswold Ln, Hamilton, OH 45013 Home:513-***-**** : ********@*****.***
Chemical Dependency Counselor specializing in Motivational Interviewing Technique and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Responsible, self-starter with excellent communication skills, and is dedicated to improving the well-being of clients.
Skill Highlights
• Addictions specialist
• Knowledge of the of Child Protective Services (CPS) programs
• PTSD group specialist
Superior communication skills
• Community resources specialist
• Able to coordinate multiple community resources for goal completion
Accomplishments
Effectively managed caseloads of more than six- eight (6-8) residential clients at any given time. Integrating state of the art techniques to treating Substance abuse. Effectively working with community resources to provide client-centered treatment for sustained recovery and success. Efficient in providing community referrals for successful completion of client goals. Proficient in current computer programs (Care-Logic and ASI) to aid in completion of assessment documents.
Professional Experience
Assessment Counselor
December 1, 2014 to present
Northland Intervention- Milford OH
My duties included initial contact with new Clients. Utilizing Care-logic computer assessment program to thoroughly explore the Client’s substance use history, use patterns, and lifestyle. Write a summative supporting statement outlining findings. Provide and complete services within the current acceptable State of Ohio guidelines
Chemical Dependency Counselor
Sojourner Recovery Services - Hamilton, 0 H
September 2012- June 2013- Women’s Residential Treatment
My daily duties included facilitated treatment groups, individual sessions, and family sessions. Daily documentation for group and individual sessions in a Women's Residential Treatment facility. Creating individual treatment plans based on individual client needs. Creating weekly and monthly staffing reports to provide information on client progress to meet company and State requirements. Work in a cohesive team environment to benefit clients’ individual needs. Ability to employ Cognitive Behavioral Therapy methods as well as Motivational Interviewing techniques. Knowledge and experience with Trauma Based therapy techniques working with a client base who have longstanding physical, emotional, and sexual traumas providing gender based curriculum.
Chemical Dependency Counselor
Sojourner Recovery Services - Hamilton, 0 H
June 2013- November 2014- Men’s Residential Treatment
My daily duties included facilitated treatment groups, daily documentation for group and individual sessions in a Men’s Residential Treatment facilities. Creating individual treatment plans based on client needs using measureable, attainable goals and client specific methods. Creating weekly and monthly staffing reports to provide information on client progress to meet company and State requirements. Work in a cohesive team environment to benefit clients’ individual needs. Ability to employ Cognitive Behavioral Therapy methods as well as Motivational Interviewing techniques. Knowledge and experience with Trauma Based therapy techniques working with a client base who have longstanding physical, emotional, and sexual traumas
Owner/Operator - June 2010 to September 2012
Artichoke Cafe - Dayton, OH
Planned and opened successful vegan restaurant in a mall food court setting. Provided the necessary
Henry Picagli, continued
training systems for food preparation, inventory/ordering protocol, employee/customer relations.
Chemical Dependency Counselor
Sojourner Recovery Services - Hamilton, OH
February2008 to June 2010- Men’s Treatment
My daily duties included facilitated treatment groups, individual sessions, and family sessions. Daily documentation for group and individual sessions in a Women's Residential Treatment facility. Creating individual treatment plans based on individual client needs. Creating weekly and monthly staffing reports to provide information on client progress to meet company and State requirements. Work in a cohesive team environment to benefit clients’ individual needs. Ability to employ Cognitive Behavioral Therapy methods as well as Motivational Interviewing techniques. Knowledge and experience with Trauma Based therapy techniques working with a client base who have longstanding physical, emotional, and sexual traumas.
ESENE Teacher
August 2003 to June 2007
Palm Beach Department of Education Palm Beach, Florida
I was responsible for ten Special Education students on a daily basis. My daily duties included collaborating closely with General Education Teacher in an integrated classroom setting. I was also responsible for creating Individual Education Plans designed to meet the necessary goals and objectives of the individual student. I was responsible for quarterly staffing to report the progress of students.
Education and Training
2001 Southern Connecticut State University, Bachelor of Arts: Psychology, New Haven, Connecticut, USA
CDCA, September 9, 2012 #080067 Chemical Dependency Counselor, Columbus. OH, USA
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