Nicholas Wilson

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Valhalla, N Y *0595

(914) 299–1195

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SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS:

Responsible, caring and dedicated individual with several years of work experience and has made a career change into the field of mental health. Committed to working with individuals with disabilities and substance abuse issues. I have excellent interpersonal skills, ability to work with a diverse population, open to new challenges and able to speak Spanish to some degree. I have intermediate Knowledge of MS Word, Excel, Power Point and excellent keyboarding abilities. As a life time learner I’m presently studying for Master Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy to enhance my knowledge in mental health counseling.

EDUATION:

Lehman College/CUNY, Bronx, NY Sept 2000 to June2005

Bachelor of Social Work June 5, 2005

Post Graduate Center for Mental Health, New York, NY June 2008 to June 2011

Certificate in Analytical Group and individual Psychotherapy

CERTIFICATIONS:

CASAC Certification # 20354

HIV Counseling Certificate July 2003

COMMUNITY SERVICE: Cultural Renaissance for Economic Revitalization June 2000 to Sept 2005 Volunteer, with some paid time during the Spring Breaks

Project Renaissance, Mt Vernon, NY

Assistant substance abuse counselor (Internship) Sept 2004 to June 2005

Performed initial interviews with clients

Assessed clients biological history

Developed a treatment plan for clients and provided a follow-up

Wrote process recordings and group notes for discussion and follow-up

Facilitated individual and group counseling sessions

Career Consultants, New York, NY July 2005 to August 2005

Job Developer/Job Coach

Developed job opportunities for individual with substance abuse and physical disabilities

Responsible for ensuring individuals were identified and matched with appropriate job opportunities

CRER- Case Management: Cultural Renaissance for Economic Revitalization June 2005 to Sept 2006

Facilitated individual and group sessions.

Advocated for client’s benefits.

Documented individual and group notes

Wrote treatment plans and provided an integrated program of therapy.

SCAN- Supportive Children’s Advocacy Network. Case management 2006 to Dec 2008

Made home visits to assess the home for the safety and well-being for the safety of the children.

Made school visits to assess the progress of the children; such as, attendance, cleanliness, and over all progress in school.

Advocated for the parents to obtain community services, such as; Public Assistance, SSI, and all necessities to afford the client the well-being.

RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE: AWARDS, WELLIGENT, LAB CORP, STARS AND FINGER IMAGING.

Phoenix House Academy as Substance Abuse Counselor May 2013 to Feb 2015

Wrote treatment plans for clients and updated accordingly.

Wrote progress notes according to client’s progress or lack there-of.

Facilitated individual sessions with clients.

Facilitated group sessions on substance abuse, anger management, using motivational therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, brief therapy, and group processing.

J-CAP- Just Caring About People

Facilitated seminars.

Encounter groups sessions.

Anger management.

CBT and Motivational Therapy.

Sancia Wrote treatment plans for clients and updated accordingly. Apr 11, 2016 to Jan 20, 2017

Wrote progress notes according to client’s progress of lack there-of.

Facilitated integrated program of therapy with clients.

Facilitated adolescent and adult group sessions, Intakes, Discharge, Motivational Therapy, CBT, and group processing.

Toxicology processing

Present presentations on cognitive behavior and self-psychology. Ensure compliance with OASAS regulations. Conduct interdisciplinary meetings for case review as required by agency.

Facilitate group and individual session using CBT and Motivational Therapy.

Conduct monthly chart reviews to ensure compliance.

Ensure client compliance with all program rules and regulations.

Provide case management and advocacy services to an assigned caseload.

Participate in monitoring the therapeutic environment to ensure that the behavioral guidelines are followed, a therapeutic milieu is maintained and interpersonal relationships remain positive.

Participate in assessment screenings to determine client needs/preferences; formulates and implements treatment, transition and discharge /continuing care planning collaboratively with individual clients.

Facilitates the re-socialization process of clients by serving as a role model. Provides role modeling regarding ethical and professional conduct.

Complies with 42 CFR confidentiality and HIPPAA privacy and security regulations.

Works cooperatively with other staff as a member of the interdisciplinary team.

Functions as a liaison/advocate to client’s families and other agencies as needed.

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