Addiction Counselor/Therapist

Connie T. Moore, MHS, CRADC MISA I

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Douglasville, Georgia 30134

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EDUCATION

Robert Morris College Associates in Applied 1998

Governor State University Bachelor of Arts 2004

Governor State University Master in Health Sciences 2007

LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS

International Certified Registered Alcohol & Drug Counselor (ICRADC)

Mentally Ill Substance Abuse Counselor I (MISA I)

Domestic Violence 40 Hour Training

IC&RC Board Member: Georgia /Illinois

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

I began working in the field of Behavioral Health in 1981. Since then, I have broadened my experience with Substance Abuse, Recovery Community Housing management. I am also experienced with supervisory skills that include clinical supervisions, clinical evaluations, and clinical trainings of staff. I have strong written and oral skills, excellent organization skills, computer literacy in Word, Excel Spreadsheets, Vista and PowerPoints. I am knowledgeable and competent in the 12 Core Functions, ASAM Placement criteria, patient/resident/ client motivational interviewing, multidisciplinary team player, familiar and adhere to IAODAPCA/IBC/ADACBGA Confidentiality and Code of Ethics along with HIPPA rules and guidelines. I also manage and facilitate didactic and therapeutic groups with skill and excellence.

Work Experience

Ridgeview Institute Smyrna Georgia

Case Therapist 8/2012-present

Maintains a caseload of 10-14 patients with addictive disorders. Engaged in treatment planning following a medically monitored detoxification for stabilization to engage in daily treatment. Facilitated groups daily by providing addiction education also facilitated family therapy sessions with a therapeutic alliance. Case management duties also included corresponding with referring agencies daily interactions with assigned physicians and psychiatrists. I also engaged in multidisciplinary team meetings twice daily. One per week provided an addiction education lecture to patients in auditorium.

Habilitative Systems, Inc. Chicago, Illinois

Women’s Transitional Housing Manager 2/2011- 7/2012

As program manager of a women’s transitional housing program, I was responsible for the day to day management of all elves of operations. Also provided direct supervision to staff, scheduling, and annual performance appraisals of all residential staff members to ensure that assigned staff were provided education and training suitable for direct care treatment, case management services, educational and other rehabilitative services . Managed budget to accommodate housing necessities.

Family Guidance Center, Inc. Chicago, Illinois

Program Manager 8/2007-2/2011

Assisted the Director of programs in the management of the daily operations of the clinical teams of the IOP, OP, and Aftercare services by reviewing 30,60,and 90 day treatment plans and continued stays, clinical supervision reviews, completed client intake assessment, provided trainings to counselors on various topics. Job responsibilities also included individual and group substance abuse counseling, and case management.

Cathedral Shelter 1/2003-1/2007

Supportive Housing Case Manager Chicago, Illinois

Engaged in screening process for potential tenants, provided random drug testing, developed and implemented individualized success plans, monthly unit inspections, liaison between tenants and management, collaborated with the Department of Human Services in Chicago Illinois at the city and state level, imported/exported monthly and annual reports, individual and group counseling, supervised visits with Department of Children and Family Services.

Genesis House Chicago, Illinois

Program Manager 07/1999- 1/2003

Developed individualized treatment plans from assessments, located community resources to accommodate the needs of substance abusing women with maladaptive behaviors and criminal justice issues. Assisted in the placement of continued care purposes, case management of 15-20 women, represented agency in the Cook County Jail and in court for mandating to program, collaborated with state officials including DCFS, probation and Parole officers. Mandating lasted 6-18 months.

Illinois Dept. Developmental Disabilities Park Forest, Il Mental Health technician III 9/1981- 7-1989

Implemented basic living training skills to developmentally disabled individual in a residential setting. Duties included cooking, transporting, appointments, housekeeping and daily documentation.

Below are clinical trainings that I provide, many of which have been approved for CEU’s.

Prescription Addiction

Pain Management

Childhood Trauma and Addiction

Recovery Concepts for Adults in the Criminal Justice System

Substance Abuse treatment for adolescents with co-occurring disorders

Substance Abuse Treatment and Drug Courts

Self-Esteem Workshop Series for Women

Trauma and the Addicted Male

The following trainings were researched, developed and facilitated by myself:

WORKSHOP PRESENTATIONS

Self- Esteem Workshop Series for Women

Substance Abuse Treatment for Persons Living with HIV/AIDS

Childhood Trauma and Addiction

Prescription Drug Addiction

Pain Management for Recovering Individuals

Domestic Violence and Addiction

The Dual Diagnosed Client

Professional Affiliations

Governor State University Addiction Studies Alumni Member

Governor State University Alumni Member

IAODAPCA (IC&RC) Since 1998

Illinois Alcohol & Other Drugs of Abuse Professional Certification Association

ADACBGA (IC&RC) Since 2012

Alcohol and Drug Abuse certification Board of Georgia

International Certification & Registered Counselor Board

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